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Be a citizen scientist at Minnehaha Park Sept. 14
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) is starting off a yearlong project to engage with communities to help survey and document species in parks through "BioBlitz" events, funded by a … more
36th ART (Avenue Revitalization & Transformation), a resident-led community improvement initiative in South Minneapolis, is deepening its partnership with the Hiawatha Collegiate High School to present Bridging Cultures, a bridge mural paint-a-thon culminating in a free community cultural festival on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 (1-5 p.m.).
South Minneapolis residents partner with school and artists to transform bridge and celebrate Latinx cultures
36th ART (Avenue Revitalization & Transformation), a resident-led community improvement initiative in South Minneapolis, is deepening its partnership with the Hiawatha Collegiate High School to … more
Liza Davitch
Celebrating river gorge for 28 years
The Longfellow River Gorge Festival (formerly Share the River Gorge) is a free, family-friendly event that has been a community favorite for almost three decades. Appreciation for our … more
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Andrea Tritschler
Meet Longfellow Community Council’s new executive director Joel McReynolds
Joel McReynolds joined the Longfellow Community Council after a decade of experience in nonprofit programming, including youth mentoring, community gardens, refugee outreach, fundraising, and … more
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Bob delMas and Mary Laurel True opened their second-hand store True Finds in May 2024. With a mutual interest in recycling clothing and community building, the idea of the neighborhood store captured their imaginations.
Lovingly curated second-hand store opens in Longfellow
When Longfellow resident Mary Laurel True was only five years old, her mother taught her how to recognize a bargain and how to dress with style. True said, “I’m the oldest of six … more
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Andrea Tritschler
Lighting way to a safer neighborhood
A couple years ago following the uprising in our community, the Longfellow Community Council and the Longfellow Business Association joined together to help businesses and residents feel safer in the … more
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Anna Sharratt of Twin Cities Makers Circle remarked, “The way I studied craft in Sweden, it’s used to challenge gender stereotypes, and to talk about how you can make or repair things you might otherwise buy."
Get creative with Twin Cities Makers Circle
Longfellow resident, handcrafter, and entrepreneur Anna Sharratt is offering up all kinds of fun classes through her new business. In her Twin Cities Makers Circle (TCMC) classes, participants use … more
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Jason Chavez
Reimagining 3rd Precinct Space
Conversations about closed and proposed safety facilities continue to bring disagreement and hope to the southside community.   While the city seeks feedback on proposals for three … more
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Confluence Studio merges ideas, creativity, and action to reconsider and reconfigure our societal landscapes
Confluence Studio is an open, critical space for neighbors to imagine different ways for our communities to live. Through creative collaboration, art, and creativity, Confluence plays through future … more
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Outgoing Longfellow Community Council Executive Director Rachel Boeke (at right) chats with Ward 9 City Council Member Jason Chavez (left) and Ward 12 City Council Member Aurin Chowdhury. (Photo courtesy of LCC)
Rachel Boeke leaves Longfellow Community Council
Rachel Boeke has left her position as executive director of the Longfellow Community Council (LCC).   She was hired to help lead the organization in the fall of 2021 and her last day … more
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Mark Rivard, at right, holds up the first skateboard art he drew with a sharpie. Next to him, his mom, Lorelli Byrne, holds up an iconic piece he did on another skateboard. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
Disrupting education with skateboards, art, and experiential learning
By Eric Ortiz Mark Rivard is not your typical educator. He never went to college. He was not that good a student in high school. And he calls himself “uneducated.” But he has found a … more
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Michele Braley
Restorative Justice group adds program director
Mark your calendars for an anniversary celebration, Thursday, May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Vine Arts Center in the Ivy Building. Stop by for food, drinks, updates about SLRJ, and to view a gallery … more
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Andrea Tritschler
Free the Deeds and working toward repair
It’s a 60 degree day in March, and I’ve just returned from a walk along West River Parkway. The signs of spring have begun to awaken along the path – budding flowers and grasses, … more
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Andrea Tritschler
Improve your home, improve the community
The Greater Longfellow Neighborhood is known for its charming bungalows and craftsman-style homes. These old homes are embedded into the character of our neighborhood, but as any property owner … more
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LCC snow shoveling program connects community with services
A typical Minnesota winter has more snow than what we’ve seen this year (which is almost none). Personally, the snow is what I love most about the cold winter months – the trees sparkle … more
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Over 100 Longfellow neighbors came out to our Fall Membership Meeting and Pizza Party to try pizza and connect with organizations and residents. (Photo submitted)
Neighborhood organizing: Looking back on 2023
Earth is spinning faster than it was 50 years ago – days are ever so slightly shorter. It’s an infinitesimal difference, a difference we can’t notice, but this year I could swear I … more
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Ward 12 Council Member Andrew Johnson announces he isn’t running again.
Farewell from council member Andrew Johnson
Well friends, my time in office has come to an end. I want to thank you, the people of Ward 12, for giving me the opportunity to serve you over the past decade, and for your tremendous support along … more
Neighbors gathered for pizza and conversation at the Longfellow Community Council annual meeting held at the Toolbox Collective. This year's event presented a new take on the traditional "pie" theme by serving pizza pie instead of dessert pie. (Photo submitted)
LCC’s annual meeting creates delicious connections
Calling all pizza lovers! Last month Longfellow Community Council hosted our first-ever pizza party, and it won’t be our last. Thanks to the 100+ neighbors who came out to the Toolbox … more
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Ben Howery says that Longfellow has a lot to offer young active people like himself. "I would like for people to feel that LCC is a resource that they can utilize with ease and comfort," Howery said. (Photo submitted)
Meet new LCC Community Organizer
Ben Howery joined LCC in August of 2023 after recently completing his undergraduate in urban studies. He joins the team from the Southeast Como Improvement Association where he gained experience in … more
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LCC community pizza party Oct. 12
The Longfellow Community Council's annual No Pie Charts, Only (Pizza) Pies! event will be on Thursday, Oct. 12. Please note that it was incorrect in an advertisement in the Sepember Messenger where … more
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