In Business section from the 6/25/25 Northeaster
Items of Note 6/25/25
Items of Note section from the 6/25/25 Northeaster
Editorial: A step backward, a march forward
In the weeks leading up to the nationwide “No Kings” protests, organizers were cognizant of the contrast they would be cutting. On one hand, crowds taking to the streets; on the other, a military parade in Washington, D.C. They couldn’t have been expected to account for a third story: the 2:00 a.m. attacks on State Representative Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.
“The milfoil … came back with a vengeance” Lake associations fight against ecological issues
Three lakes in Columbia Heights are facing challenges, and neighborhood lake associations may be part of the solutions.
Community gathers for 96th anniversary of parade
The Celebrate Northeast Parade was held on Tuesday, June 17. Central Avenue was shut down to regular traffic, allowing people, floats and marchings bands to fill the road.
Bike Rodeo rolls into Logan Park: Young riders learn basic maintenance, safety and riding skills
Ramp jumping, hairpin turns and obstacle courses were all part of the action at this year’s Bike Rodeo, held on Saturday, June 14, at Logan Park.
2025 Columbia Heights Jamboree!
Columbia Heights Jamboree schedule, events and outstanding citizens.
Francis A. Gross Golf Course turns 100
A hundred years ago, Minneapolis unveiled its newest golf venue, tucked into the rolling southern hills of St. Anthony Village — the Armour Golf Course. Never heard of it? In 1947, the Minneapolis Park Board changed the course’s name from Armour, the meat-packing company that donated the land in 1925, to Francis A. Gross Golf Club. Gross was a long-time Park Board commissioner.
Edison students debut mural at Eastside Food Co-op
Eastside Food Co-op’s Central Avenue building, already wrapped in murals, has two new artistic offerings thanks to a cooperative effort between artists and Edison High School students.
Area schools compete in state championships
Students from Columbia Heights, DeLaSalle (DLS), Edison and St. Anthony Village convened in St. Michael-Albertville (STMA) for the Minnesota State High School League Championships, June 10-12. In track and field, individuals, rather than entire teams, qualify for state. As a result, 72 different schools participated over two days in the Class AA portion of the three-day championships.