Welcome to our BIPOC Space! Our goal is to create and facilitate a healing space for BIPOC community members where our joys, struggles, expression, and ways of being are not just welcome, but centered; an environment where BIPOC can be their full, authentic selves without fear. We meet every fourth Tuesday of the month at [...]
Community Hops is hosting the Eighth Homebrew Tasting on Saturday, Oct 28th, 2022 from 12 noon to 4pm at the Community Hops garden, 3116 E 38th St, Minneapolis. This event will be free and open to the public. We're keeping is simple this year and foregoing the competition - and making this a fun tasting! There [...]
There’s been a name change! 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 [...]
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 for details on our upcoming meeting. ERG meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm; All meetings are open to [...]
Minneapolis Public Schools will be holding a meeting about the Cooper playground on Thursday, November 2 at 6pm at Howe Elementary. Based on an inspection of the age and condition of the equipment, it was recommended that the playground located behind the closed Cooper Elementary School be removed by MPS. Many of you in the community [...]
Join 36th ART, SPRAYFiNGER® and Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) for a celebration of the new Greenway bridge mural, “River Memory.” Activities will include the mural dedication and community celebration with music, snacks and beverages. Interactive activities for youngsters to include drawing in the makers’ space on campus and a Spray & Take workshop outside [...]
The People's Center provides healthcare, dental care and mental health care to our community and works with patients who are underinsured or uninsured to get affordable health services. They'll be at Zipps Liquor on Tuesday, November 14th from 5 to 7pm to discuss healthcare options for employees and employers. Learn about your options for high-quality, affordable [...]
Show your support for Longfellow Community Council this Give to the Max Day! As your neighborhood organization, Longfellow Community Council is community-led! Our board is made up of neighbors from across the Cooper, Howe, Hiawatha, and Longfellow neighbors that help determine the work of the organization. Neighborhood organizations across Minneapolis are facing significant funding cuts [...]
City officials have announced that the 3rd Precinct will be relocated to 2633 Minnehaha Avenue. Join us for a community information session with City Council Members of the 3rd Precinct to learn more, like what is the difference between a Safety Center and a Police Station? What is the timeline? And cost? Council Members from [...]
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 hybrid – [...]
Attend the next “Save Cooper Playground” community meeting at 7pm at Bethlehem Covenant Church, 3141 43rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406. This meeting will be community-led and our goals will be to discuss next steps and form working groups and committees. These working groups will be led by community members to organize and advocate for [...]
The Longfellow Business Association is hosting a holiday mixer! Join us at the Hook & Ladder Theater and Lounge, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, on Wednesday, December 13th from 4 to 6pm. We'll have free refreshments available. Come join us is celebrating our small businesses and enjoy being in community. Hope to see you there!
