Last week, a (hopefully) well-intentioned white artist tried to aid in healing tensions between police and Black people with a mural. It did not go well.“I did a thing…” the artist’s Instagram post starts off. And a thing it was. The mural, painted on the at Nicollet and Lake Street, featured a Black civilian and white police officer hugging it out, all while a Black person captures the moment on their camera phone. The artist, Christina Marie , posted an image of her work, which has been both referred to as titled Reconciliation or Love Your Enemy, on Instagram. It was not well...…Last week, a (hopefully) well-intentioned white artist tried to aid in healing tensions between police and Black people with a mural. It did not go well.“I did a thing…” the artist’s Instagram post starts off. And a thing it was. The mural, painted on the at Nicollet and Lake Street, featured a Black civilian and white police officer hugging it out, all while a Black person captures the moment on their camera phone. The artist, Christina Marie , posted an image of her work, which has been both referred to as titled Reconciliation or Love Your Enemy, on Instagram. It was not well...WW…

“You know it's what you crave,” the Craiglist announcement teases. Yes, those craving a unique storefront, co-work space, or artists’ studio can satisfy that urge, as the White Castle on 33rd and Lyndale will soon become available to rent.This majestic, prefabricated White Castle was built in 1936 to introduce the Twin Cities to 5-cent sliders. Its first location was on Washington Avenue in the Stadium Village neighborhood. Then, in 1950, the building jumped over to 329 Central Ave. SE., where it shilled its onion-y goodness for over 30 years. But in 1983, White Castle opened a...…“You know it's what you crave,” the Craiglist announcement teases. Yes, those craving a unique storefront, co-work space, or artists’ studio can satisfy that urge, as the White Castle on 33rd and Lyndale will soon become available to rent.This majestic, prefabricated White Castle was built in 1936 to introduce the Twin Cities to 5-cent sliders. Its first location was on Washington Avenue in the Stadium Village neighborhood. Then, in 1950, the building jumped over to 329 Central Ave. SE., where it shilled its onion-y goodness for over 30 years. But in 1983, White Castle opened a...WW…

In the age of coronavirus, Twin Cities restaurants have already taken a major hit, with recent closings including t and just last week. Now, it’s time for a spate of bad news from the arts community.Yesterday, Walker Art Center sent out a release confirming that the modern art museum would be reopening on July 16. But the time they spent closed has already taken its toll, as layoffs, reduced programming, and reduced hours will be necessary to keep things going.“I am sad to have to share that as of July 1, we will be laying off a total of 15 part-time staff between the Walker shop and...…In the age of coronavirus, Twin Cities restaurants have already taken a major hit, with recent closings including t and just last week. Now, it’s time for a spate of bad news from the arts community.Yesterday, Walker Art Center sent out a release confirming that the modern art museum would be reopening on July 16. But the time they spent closed has already taken its toll, as layoffs, reduced programming, and reduced hours will be necessary to keep things going.“I am sad to have to share that as of July 1, we will be laying off a total of 15 part-time staff between the Walker shop and...WW…

In 2018, self-proclaimed “Tiger King” Joe Maldonado-Passage wanted to expand his animal empire. So he purchased 28 gray wolves from Fur-Ever Wild.Run by Terri Petter, Fur-Ever Wild was a located in Eureka Township, near outer-ring suburbs like Lakeville and Farmington. People would pay for access to cute, docile wolf pups, coyotes, and other wild animals. But once those animals reached a certain age, they would be killed for their fur. In 2017, a federal lawsuit was filed against Fur-Ever Wild and Petter by the Lockwood Animal Rescue Center and the  citing violations of the...…In 2018, self-proclaimed “Tiger King” Joe Maldonado-Passage wanted to expand his animal empire. So he purchased 28 gray wolves from Fur-Ever Wild.Run by Terri Petter, Fur-Ever Wild was a located in Eureka Township, near outer-ring suburbs like Lakeville and Farmington. People would pay for access to cute, docile wolf pups, coyotes, and other wild animals. But once those animals reached a certain age, they would be killed for their fur. In 2017, a federal lawsuit was filed against Fur-Ever Wild and Petter by the Lockwood Animal Rescue Center and the  citing violations of the...WW…