“Facing the Fire” is an ongoing public art project, devised by Minneapolis artist Paul Herwig, to reflect on the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, and the civil unrest of 2020. Originally presented in the fall of 2022 on Lake Street East, east of Hiawatha Avenue in the Longfellow Neighborhood of Minneapolis, “Facing the Fire” [...]
The Equitable Housing & Development Committee (EHDC) focuses on identifying, researching, and planning that will mitigate and/or support issues and opportunities of equitable housing in Greater Longfellow. The committee also [...]
The Environment-River Gorge Committee (ERG) works to create environmentally focused programs, projects and events that help advance the greening of Greater Longfellow, as well as promote and protect the River Gorge. Find our agenda and see what we're talking about this month. ERG meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm; All meetings are [...]
Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice is hosting a fundraiser with a performance by Maria Isa & the Drums at Hook and Ladder (3010 Minnehaha Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55406) on Thursday, [...]
Our Events and Engagement Committee works to engage with the community with meaning and purpose through events and programming. We assist with outreach efforts to ensure all neighbors feel welcome and supported. We help plan and implement large and small LCC events. Find our agendas and see what we’re up to! The Events & Engagement [...]
Attention, gardeners! From seasoned growers to novice seed-sowers, all are welcome at the Third annual Minneapolis Garden Tool Swap. Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling and community partners are excited to once again offer this free event on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at seven parks citywide. As you start Spring cleaning, hang on [...]
Our membership meeting and board member election is 10 to noon on Saturday, May 13th at Squirrel Haus Arts, 3450 Snelling Ave. All Greater Longfellow residents, property owners and businesses are invited to attend. You can join us in-person or via Zoom. Voting will begin at the beginning of the meeting and will continue through [...]
Our Board of Directors discusses the objectives and programming of Longfellow Community Council and votes on grants and projects. Find more information on the agenda. Our Board meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm. All meetings are open to the public and hybrid - both in person at our LCC Office, [...]
Join Urban Bird Collective on a bird walk through natural spaces in the Longfellow and Seward Neighborhoods. You'll have the opportunity to learn and observe native bird species and discuss conversation. Sign up to reserve your spot! The Urban Bird Collective was founded in 2018 to support birdwatchers of all different skill levels in leading [...]
Black, Indigenous, People of Color throughout Seward and Longfellow are invited to gather with us at the Ivy Building on the fourth Tuesday of the month, staring on May 30th at 5pm. This is a space just for BIPOC to talk, hang out, and heal. Some sessions will have a healing focus – yoga, massages, [...]
Spend the weekend treasure hunting at our neighborhood garage sale June 3rd and June 4th! Shop over 40 sales throughout the four neighborhoods – Cooper, Longfellow, Hiawatha and Howe, and some nearby neighborhoods too! Check out the digital map or find a list with some of the sales (pdf) happening throughout the weekend. The list [...]
Join Urban Bird Collective on a bird walk through natural spaces in the Longfellow and Seward Neighborhoods. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and observe native bird species and discuss conversation. Sign up to reserve your spot. The Urban Bird Collective was founded in 2018 to support birdwatchers of all different skill levels in leading walks [...]
