Visible changes and progress are taking shape at George Floyd Square. Crews have completed several major areas of work. This work is progressing ahead of schedule, with Phase I construction now …

The City Council cast two votes related to George Floyd Square on June 11, 2026. One denies the mayor’s choice to give exclusive development rights of the Peoples’ Way to the Minnesota Agape …

The 6th Annual RISE & REMEMBER festival will be held May 23-26, 2026. The annual event, Rise & Remember Festival, exists to hold in remembrance George Floyd and those we have lost unjustly to …

Nearly six years after Minneapolis police officers murdered George Floyd at 38th St. and Chicago Ave., the city is preparing to rebuild the intersection. Many in the community, however, are saying, …

After a lengthy meeting on Dec. 11, 2025, the City Council approved the flexible-open plan for reconstructing 38th St. and Chicago Ave. In addition, the council voted for a resolution in support of …

On Dec. 2, 2025, the Community Visioning Council (CVC) is hosting a Town Hall meeting at Phelps Park to share details of a “people’s streets” concept for the street layout at 38th …

On May 21, 2025, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O’Hara, and other city leaders reiterated their commitment to continuing police reform work already underway, despite the U.S. …

The Rise and Remember event activities focus on education, empowerment, healing, celebration, and a collective pursuit for racial justice and equity with live music, market, food trucks, and …

In February, the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of the council’s directive for reconstructing 38th and Chicago. Their action, according to Ward 9 Council Member …

In February, the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of the council’s directive for reconstructing 38th and Chicago. Their action, according to Ward 9 Council Member …

t a press conference this morning, Feb. 26, 2025, neighbors and community leaders called on city council members to uphold the community’s right to shape the future of George Floyd Square. On …

Four applicants submitted varying plans for developing the Peoples’ Way (site of the former gas station) at 3744 Chicago Ave. in response to the city of Minneapolis’ request for …

By Jill Boogren On Dec. 5, 2024, the Minneapolis City Council voted to develop a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square. It was one of three concepts shared by the Public Works Department, who …

Neighbors packed the house at Belfry Community Space (3901 Chicago Ave.) on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, for a Town Hall “In Defense of Black Lives.” The meeting was held in response to the …

More than 100 people packed The Square event center (3737 Chicago Ave.) on Sept. 24, 2024, for the city of Minneapolis’ fifth and final visioning workshop for George Perry Floyd Square (GFS). …

On May 25, Singer Kashimana and Brass Solidarity led a joyful procession from the solidarity fist at 38th St. and Chicago Ave. to the Say Their Names cemetery, where 400 candles were placed around …

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 …

Embracing the community-centered theme “Ubuntu,” a term from South Africa that loosely means “I am because we are,” family, friends and supporters gathered May 25-27, 2023 for …

Longfellow business owner, 30-year Longfellow resident and local filmmaker Paul Irmiter doesn't want the 3rd Precinct site reopened at its existing location - and none of the residents he's spoken …

At a neighborhood meeting at Sabathani Community Center on October 24, Minneapolis’ Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) agency announced plans to purchase the former Speedway …