 The Eastern European immigrants, particularly the Poles with whom Northeast is most often associated, had a profound influence on the cultural life of Minneapolis.The Polish presence in "Nordeast" remains strong, including the names of local businesses that still bear the mark of the area's Eastern European population such as Sikora's Polish Market, Kramarczuk's Deli, Siwek Lumber and Surdyk's Liquors.The Adam Mickiewicz Polish Saturday School holds classes during the school year at Holy Cross Church.