Brewing and Its Discontents - Prohibition in Minneapolis
In 1850, a man in his late 20s named John Orth arrived in the frontier town of St. Anthony. Born from a contested territory between...
The Nature of Loss: Transforming Grief Into Beauty with Earth Art Mandalas
Internationally renowned earth artist Day Schildkret of @morningaltars brought his nature-based practice to Lakewood last summer to help...
Star Tribune: Ron Gjerde Retiring After Lifetime at Lakewood
On December 25, 2018, the Star Tribune published a wonderful article by James Walsh about former Lakewood president Ron Gjerde, Jr....
Nearly 50 Years at Lakewood: Q&A with Retiring President Ron Gjerde, Jr.
On January 1, 2019, Lakewood’s president, Ronald Gjerde, Jr. retired from his long-standing role. He will stay on as a board trustee for...
Sweet Treats: Minnesota’s Candy Making Empires
This time of year, many of us have sweets on the mind — luckily, in Minnesota, there’s been no shortage of candy makers! As of 2013,...
Ask Our Gardener: How Does Lakewood Prepare for Winter?
Fall is a busy time for Lakewood! We talked to Paul Aarestad, Lakewood's Buildings & Grounds Director, to learn more about what he and...
From Oaks to Elms: Lakewood's Trees and the Garden Cemetery
One of the most beautiful collections of trees in Minneapolis can be found at Lakewood Cemetery. Lakewood’s first trees were a stand of...
Labor and Integration: Anthony Cassius
In today's blog, we take a close look at one of Minneapolis’s most influential labor organizers. Anthony Brutus Cassius helped form...
Robert "Fish" Jones Entertainment Empire, Pt. 2
As the Great Minnesota Get-Together continues, we’re looking at the Minnesotans who helped shape our state’s entertainment and amusement...
Robert “Fish” Jones’ Entertainment Empire, Pt. 1
It’s August, and we’re getting ready for the Great Minnesota Get-Together! This month, we’re looking at the Minnesotans who helped shape...
