Neighborhoods | Southwest Connector

204-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Yellow Tree Construction Services has been hired by Hall Sweeney Properties to construct a new 204-unit apartment building at 3536 Nicollet Avenue S. “Our general superintendent responsible for … more

4/20/22

BMNA meets in person again

Starting in March the Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association resumed meeting in person. They purchased streaming equipment that will allow them to interact with neighbors and presenters remotely while … more

4/20/22

Tesha Christensen of Southwest Connector

Rebuilding Local Journalism talk April 27

“Rebuilding Local Journalism” is the topic of the April 27 LHENA Talks series. This talk will focus on how local journalism is being rebuilt in Minneapolis. Christensen will talk about … more

4/20/22

BOCCE BALL COURTS

In 2018, a group of Linden Hill residents who were fans of the splendid Italian game of bocce decided that Linden Hills Park at 42nd and Xerxes Ave. in southwest Minneapolis would be an ideal site … more

4/5/22

FULTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

Applications are due by April 15 for the Fulton Neighborhood Association (FNA) Small Grants Program. Grants are available for $500-$2,500 for projects that align with FNA’s youth education and … more

By Andrew Degerstrom | 4/5/22

Curious about solar energy?

Have you been solar curious, but not known how to make it work for you? Then join the Tangletown Neighborhood Association at our Explore Solar Virtual Panel on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Three … more

By Sally Bauer and Keri Diem | 4/5/22

Andrew Degerstrom is a resident of East Isles. (Photo submitted)

Meet Andrew Degerstrom

Longtime neighborhood organization volunteer, Andrew Degerstrom, is now working for three neighborhood groups. He’s served on the board of his own neighborhood organization, the East Isle … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 3/6/22

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS March 3, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day Community Dinner Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at LNA and Zion Church’s monthly community dinner on Wednesday, March 16 from 6-7 p.m. at 128 W 33rd St. For the … more

3/6/22

Nicki Olalde, Lyndale Neighborhood Association

Join our education program

Lyndale Neighborhood Association’s education program has provided Adult Basic Education programming in the form of English as a Second Language classes for the last 11 years and digital … more

By Nicki Olalde | 2/17/22

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS Feb. 17, 2022

LHENA ORAL HISTORY MARCH 16Oral historian Dr. Kim Heikkila of Spotlight Oral History will be joining the LHENA board meeting on Wednesday, March 16 to present the Lowry Hill East Oral History … more

2/17/22

A winding journey to East Bde Maka Ska and a new logo

Lake Calhoun was, of course, a landmark for generations of Minneapolitans. Most likely had only a vague notion of its namesake, John C. Calhoun, an American politician active in the first half of the … more

By David Tompkins and Lee Todd | 2/3/22

AN EMPTY BOWLS STORY

Ten Januarys ago, I was invited to participate in the first Empty Bowls event, a soup dinner hosted at Nicollet Square through the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. Here’s how the initial … more

Daniel Swenson-Klatt | 2/3/22

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS

SERVE ON THE EAST BDE MAKA SKA BOARD The East Bde Maka Ska Neighborhood Association is looking for applicants to fill several vacancies on the board of directors. Applicants must be at least 18 years … more

1/8/22

RESOLUTION: REDUCE WASTE?

Did you know that the average American family wastes $1500 worth of food each year? Fifty-three million tons of food waste is sent to landfills each year. These statistics only scratch the surface of … more

By Sally Bauer, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1/8/22

The Lake Street Council has unveiled sneak peek images of a new outdoor art installation coming to Lake Street. A heart-shaped “We Love Lake Street” sculpture designed by the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center will be completed and displayed along the Lake Street corridor in early 2022. “This new sculpture will celebrate all the special people and places that make Lake Street a wonderful neighborhood – especially the hundreds of small businesses that call it home,” said Allison Sharkey, executive director of the Lake Street Council. “We are excited to bring this locally designed sculpture to Lake Street as we rebuild, recover and look to the future.” Once completed, the eight-foot-tall sculpture will be placed outside at the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue, travelling to other locations along Lake Street over the seasons. The art piece is made possible by Wells Fargo and its Hope USA campaign, a nationwide effort focused on supporting small businesses and neighborhood beautification in communities across the country. Drawings of the sculpture were revealed at the Lake Street Council’s Winter Block Party on Thursday, Dec. 2. The free event focused on celebrating Lake Street’s small businesses and featured live music, bonfires and an ice sculpture inspired by the new art installation. (Photo submitted

A few highlights from 2021

A few highlights from Lake Street Council:• Awarding $300,000 in grants to local artists and community groups to produce murals and host events. This newly launched creative placemaking program … more

1/8/22

Cindy Hovey of Whittier Neighborhood Alliance

WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED IN 2021

Greetings and well wishes from the Whittier Alliance Neighborhood Organization, an independent non-profit supporting residents, businesses, and property owners in our much beloved neighborhood. This … more

By Cyndi Hovey (pictured & Kaley Brown | 1/8/22

Meet LCC’s new executive director

The new executive director of the Longfellow Community Council has a passion for driving progressive social change to impact people’s lives for the better and help them see their own … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 1/1/22

Light It Up, Kingfield!

Monday Evenings in December (Dec. 6, 13, 20, & 27) , 5-7 P.M. This December, Kingfield neighbors are once again invited to illuminate the neighborhood and get outside to enjoy winter, fight the … more

By Sarah Linnes Robinson, Executive Director, KFNA@kingfield.org | 12/1/21

Conversations, classes and cocktails

COmmunity development conversationLyndale Neighborhood Association’s Housing, Planning and Development Committee invites you to a Community & Developer Conversation about 3030 Nicollet … more

By Erin Cary, erin@Lyndale.org | 12/1/21