Join us for the Longfellow Neighborhood Refresh! This event takes place at 2800 Lake Street and includes a Lake Street cleanup, free yoga (no reservation needed, BYO mat!), rollerskating, an art car parade, and an upcycling event. Bring your friends to help clean up, then stay for the fun! This is a collaboration between Longfellow [...]
3101 Minnehaha Ave, 12 - 3 PM on May 3rd. On May 3rd from 12-3, Join LCC’s Open House for some neighborhood fun! Stop by after the Midtown Farmer’s Market or on your way to the numerous great events happening in Longfellow. We have a number of great reasons to stop by, including: Free Garden [...]
Coliseum Building, 6 - 8:30 PM on May 14th.
Our Board of Directors discusses the objectives and programming of Longfellow Community Council and votes on grants and projects. Look at our agenda for a more complete picture of what we’re doing each month. Our Board meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm. All meetings are open to the public and are currently [...]
Review and discuss ongoing and upcoming development projects in Greater Longfellow through the lens of equity; meet with developers, planners, and take action on supported projects. First Wednesday every month | 6 – 7pm Zoom | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87459315081
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 [...]
Longfellow Neighborhood Garage Sale 2025 Every summer, the Longfellow Community Council organizes a garage sale with dozens of stops spanning Cooper, Howe, Longfellow and Hiawatha neighborhoods. Join in on the fun Saturday, June 7th, and Sunday, June 8th (time varies). Scroll down for the interactive map. Printed maps will be available at LCC offices and [...]
Interested in volunteering? Sign up using our form or send an email to to get involved. 3 - 6 PM on June 17th.
The Board of Directors meets once a month to discuss the objectives and programming of the Longfellow Community Council. Each meeting is open to the public and includes time for community members to share any questions or concerns with LCC. See below for the Zoom link and meeting agenda: June 2025 Board Meeting Agenda Zoom [...]
Minnehaha & Lake Street, 12 - 8 PM on June 19th.
August 5th.
The Longfellow River Gorge festival is one of LCC's longest-running annual events. Each fall, we honor and celebrate the Mississippi River, its history, and its vital ongoing importance to humans and wildlife. The festival educates the community about the River's functions and ecology in a fun and approachable way, focusing on restoration and conservation. Join [...]
