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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Rising controversy about the official name of Lake Bde Maka Ska or Lake Calhoun divides the city.

Local lake name sparks controversy

Ben Sanford May 9, 2019

Large controversy surrounds the name of Bde Maka Ska, with some thinking it should go back to its name as of late 2017, Lake Calhoun. The President of the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, Brad Bourn,...

Minneapolis 2040 Plan passes vote

Minneapolis 2040 Plan passes vote

Ethan Meisler December 23, 2018

According to Paul Mogush, manager of community planning for the city of Minneapolis and manager of Minneapolis 2040, the Minneapolis 2040 Plan has been revised and officially passed the final City Council...

The view of the Minneapolis skyline from Lake of the Isles during the sunrise.

Staff Editorial: Minneapolis 2040 Plan will improve St. Louis Park

December 19, 2018

The Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan will allow for the production of new higher density living conditions throughout the city. The plan’s zoning changes are the primary action that alter the city,...

Customers can drink coffee with cats at the Cafe Meow on Hennepin Ave. Cafe Meow is the first cat cafe in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis’ first cat cafe opens

Emma Kempf March 16, 2018

For Minneapolis city goers who enjoy a quality cup of coffee and cats, the Cafe Meow offers them both. The Cafe Meow occupies two separate rooms, one for coffee and one for cats, on Hennepin and 24th...

STEP-UP is a program that finds internships for Minneapolis residents. STEP-UP is currently taking applications for students interested in participating for the program during the coming summer. All applications are due Feb 16.

STEP-UP open to applicants for summer internships

Izzy Leviton February 11, 2018

According to Kelsey Massey, Youth Services Associate for STEP-UP and alumni of the program, STEP-UP is a program that pairs applicants with paid internships for the summer.    “STEP-UP as a whole...

Birds-eye view of the Hennepin County Recovery Center located in Minneapolis. Target Field is located near the center.

Senior begins internship through STEP-UP

Nicole Sanford January 17, 2018

When talking about her experience as an intern at Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, senior Kenya Brooks said she gained professional skills that will prove valuable in the future. “I’ve learned how...

Partial photo of Minneapolis skyline taken Dec. 16. Minneapolis plans to take tangible steps in becoming a sanctuary city.

Minneapolis passes sanctuary city ordinance

Mimi Fhima and Annabella Strathman December 20, 2017

An ordinance passed by the Minneapolis City Council Dec. 13 gives protection to undocumented immigrants seeking to report a crime. If they are willing to cooperate in the investigation, this will grant...

A car parks near the electric car charger at the Goodwill on Hwy 100. The City of Minneapolis is considering changing their official vehicles from gas to electricity powered.

Minneapolis should not switch to electric government cars

Tennam Gyaldatsang November 8, 2017

According to the Star Tribune, the city of Minneapolis may be making the change to electric cars in their government fleet. The city believes that having a fleet of electric cars would save money on...

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is set to reopen on June 3.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to reopen early June

D’aviyan Robinson May 23, 2017

After hearing about the changes made to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, junior Veda Cole said she anticipates visiting for the first time since it closed for renovations in 2015. “I’m excited about...

Twin Cities prepares for film festival

Twin Cities prepares for film festival

Sam Orloff April 16, 2016

The upcoming Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival offers students affordable opportunities to enjoy worldwide cinema, according to film festival director Eric Wilson. “(The festival) is...

Paintings adorn the second floor hallway at the Museum of Russian Art.

Russian culture thrives in Minneapolis

Mimi Fhima October 9, 2015

Visitors who enter the Museum of Russian Art find the Spanish-style building holds examples of Russian culture and history, according to museum volunteer Matt Esler. From the outside, the museum may look...

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