Volunteers interested in discharging racial covenants can attend a training session to learn more about racial covenants, why discharging covenants matter, and what to expect while volunteering. Meet other volunteers and feel prepared to hit the streets! This is the last training session! It starts at 5:30pm that you can join in-person at our office [...]
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 [...]
Build community while working on your fiber arts project! This weekly knitting and crochet meetup is organized by Greater Longfellow residents and meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm at Arbeiter Brewing starting 2/21. Come when you can or come every week! Bring a project in progress or start one at the meetup.
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 [...]
Let's welcome the Latino Center for Community Engagement—a space where the community will feel inspired, informed, and supported. The work is far from over; help support this project and the community. Join COPAL and enjoy family-friendly activities for all ages, music by DJ Low, performances by dancers from Mexica Yolotl, and refreshments and food from [...]
Build community while working on your fiber arts project! This weekly knitting and crochet meetup is organized by Greater Longfellow residents and meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm at Arbeiter Brewing starting 2/21. Come when you can or come every week! Bring a project in progress or start one at the meetup.
Join us for our annual Spring General Membership Meeting & Board Elections from 6 to 7:30pm on Thursday, April 11 at the Legacy Building. Our Spring GMM brings neighbors together for food and music as we vote for new LCC board of directors members. Our board of directors helps guide the mission and work of [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
Discover the basic essentials in creating a wildlife-friendly yard and garden. The secret to attracting butterflies, birds, and other wonderful wildlife is reestablishing a more natural habitat. In a world where widespread land practices have diminished biodiversity, this course empowers you with insights into simple actions you can implement in your own yard, contributing to [...]
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, Turtlebread. [...]
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 [...]
Build community while working on your fiber arts project! This weekly knitting and crochet meetup is organized by Greater Longfellow residents and meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm at Arbeiter Brewing starting 2/21. Come when you can or come every week! Bring a project in progress or start one at the meetup.
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, [...]
Join Ward 9 Councilmember Jason Chavez at Wildflyer Coffee on April 19th. Ward 9 residents and business owners are encouraged to attend and share their ideas, concerns, and opportunities!
Taking place just off of West River Parkway, this cleanup is an Earth Day tradition in the Minneapolis River Gorge. People come from throughout the local river corridor, neighborhoods and [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Build community while working on your fiber arts project! This weekly knitting and crochet meetup is organized by Greater Longfellow residents and meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm at Arbeiter Brewing starting 2/21. Come when you can or come every week! Bring a project in progress or start one at the meetup.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]