Volunteer with Free the Deeds and help us remove the 900+ racial covenants in Greater Longfellow with a door knocking campaign throughout the month of April We will be going door-to-door to properties in Greater Longfellow with racial covenants this spring. We’ll help property owners start the process of removing the covenant with the free program, [...]
Augsburg University recently announced an agreement to sell the property to the Somali Museum of Minnesota to develop a permanent museum facility and cultural center on the former Bethany Lutheran Church site at 2511 E. Franklin Ave. A link to the press release on Augsburg’s website is here. Augsburg has worked with Redesign to identify a financially sustainable, [...]
Join the City of Plymouth to learn about the history of Just Deeds; discriminatory covenants and how to remove covenants from deeds; enjoy refreshments and more! At the Black Box Theater at the Plymouth Community Center. This is a free event! RSVP online.
Go in-depth with this Gardening For Wildlife class via Zoom. This is completely free. If you want to join us, please email Daniel Schultz at with the date you would like to attend, and he will send you info and a Zoom link. This offer is for Greater Longfellow area residents as we are [...]
The Equitable Development Committee, formerly the Equitable Housing & Development Committee, focuses on reviewing, researching, and discussing development projects and updates in the Longfellow Community. The committee also assists with the review of new development proposals and hosts transportation planners for presentations on upcoming projects. Find the agenda/ list of projects being discussed. Join us [...]
The Environment-River Gorge Committee (ERG) discusses environmentally-focused initiatives that promote sustainability in the neighborhood and in greater South Minneapolis. They also discuss programs and projects that help advance the greening of Greater Longfellow and protect the River Gorge and help form working committees. Find the agenda for details on upcoming meetings. ERG meets the first Wednesday of [...]
Can you believe it? For 20 years, Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice has been creating opportunities for restorative practices at home, school, and in the legal system. Its time to Celebrate! Join us at the Vine Arts Center for an evening of appreciation for all we have accomplished together while we look forward to all that is still ahead! [...]
A few of the offices representing South Minneapolis have scheduled an informational Town Hall with organizations MEDA, Neighborhood Development Center, Sen. Zaynab Mohamed, Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura, Minneapolis Ward 9 Council member Jason Chavez, and Minneapolis Ward 12 Council member Aurin Chowdhury to discuss the MN Promise Act Grant and Loan programs with eligible small business. [...]
Go in-depth with this Gardening For Wildlife class via Zoom. This is completely free. If you want to join us, please email Daniel Schultz at with the date you would like to attend, and he will send you info and a Zoom link. This offer is for Greater Longfellow area residents as we are [...]
Challenge your neighbors to a game of trivia! We're hosting a trivia night on Thursday, May 16th! Come solo or bring a team! No registration necessary. It's free to play and there will be prizes for the top 3 teams. Trivia starts at 6pm at Eagles 34, 2507 E. 25th Street. Can't make it? [...]
Do you enjoy visual art inspired by your favorite bands? Step into the captivating world of "Fakery. Made Daily," an exhibit of faux album covers by artist Keith Vargo, under his very own faux music label, “Altair Flair Records.” Featuring nearly fifty meticulously crafted illustrations – each a striking album cover printed on aluminum – [...]
Connect with your neighborhood organization! Join Longfellow Community Council Organizer Ben at one of our upcoming community office hours. He'll be at a new location from 12 to 4pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Connect with us by email - . This month find Ben at one of our great neighborhood cafes, Milkweed. [...]