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Child Care in Our Community: A Conversation with a Local Director and Founder of Big Wonder Child Care, Celeste Finn By Audrey Clark Child care is one of the most pressing concerns facing families in Summit-University and across the nation. To better understand local challenges, recent safety and financial disruptions, and what our community can do about them, we reached out to Celeste Finn, founder and director of Big Wonder Child Care, a nonprofit child care center. Celeste shared her insights and perspectives, touching on everything from the daily realities of running a child care center to the broader policy fights shaping the future of early childhood education in Minnesota.
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Something New on Selby: Rondo Exchange is Open
If you’ve traveled down Selby recently, you may have noticed something new at 856 Selby Avenue. Rondo Exchange officially opened on March 21, 2026, bringing a new small business and community space into the neighborhood. For the past two years, the Rondo Community Land Trust has been developing this space, building out 2,800 square feet at the corner of Selby and Victoria to support local entrepreneurs. The result is Rondo Exchange, a small business incubator that brings together retail, creative work, and community space under one roof.
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Rondo Exchange Grand Opening!
Rondo Exchange is a new community-owned small business incubator developed by Rondo Community Land Trust. This space was designed to support creative entrepreneurs with affordable commercial space, structured technical assistance, shared services, and visibility within a collaborative retail environment. But more importantly, it represents something bigger. For decades, Rondo was a thriving Black commercial district built by entrepreneurs who served and sustained the community. While much of that economic ecosystem was disrupted, the spirit of innovation and cultural leadership never disappeared. Rondo Exchange is part of a broader effort to restore that economic and cultural presence along Selby Avenue.
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Welcoming Restaurant Aubergine to the neighborhood!
Opening soon: Restaurant Aubergine at 525 Selby Ave.
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Upcoming Community Events
August 2025 Community Events To add your community event to this list, please email jens@summit-university.org.
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The Story of 861 Selby: A Legacy Still Unfolding
By Felicia Perry, Economic Development Manager, Rondo Community Land Trust A few weeks ago, I ran into Dr. Aretta-Rie Johnson at Golden Thyme Restaurant. We exchanged greetings, and shortly after, we scheduled a one-on-one meeting so I could learn more about her work and explore how I might support her through my role at Rondo Community Land Trust. What she shared with me about the building at 861 Selby Avenue—its history, its purpose, and her family’s legacy—has stayed with me.
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