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There are some neighbors near the light rail site that are advocating for the closure of the access point to the light rail station at E. 45th St near 35th Ave west of Hiawatha from the neighborhood street, and they've put up signs supporting that viewpoint. Others believe that access to this public infrastructure and space is important to continue making a more livable, walkable city.
What will make Hiawatha/46th intersection safer?
MnDOT is making $2.6 million in pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements to the intersections of H wy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and 46th St. E . and 45th St. E. in Minneapolis. MnDOT held a community … more
A community meeting was held to discuss a possible name change to Edmund Boulevard.
Last chance to share your voice on the Edmund Boulevard Community Engagement Survey
For the last few years, a community-led coalition has been working to connect with their neighbors to educate them on the namesake of Edmund Boulevard. Edmund Boulevard is a magnificent tree-lined … more
Artists Natchez Beaulieu (left), Daniela Bianchini (upper middle), Pablo Kalaka (bottom middle) and Greta McLain (right).
Large mural planned for Hiawatha-Lake underpass
As part of the Hiawatha-Lake intersection redesign, the City of Minneapolis is working with artists Natchez Beaulieu (left), Daniela Bianchini (upper middle), Pablo Kalaka (bottom middle) and Greta … more
It's been almost five years since the fencing, jersey barriers, and barbed wire around the former 3rd Precinct building at 3000 Minnehaha has blocked the sidewalk and looked blighted.
When will fencing around former 3rd Precinct site be removed?
It's been almost five years since the fencing, jersey barriers, and barbed wire around the former 3rd Precinct building at 3000 Minnehaha has blocked the sidewalk and looked blighted. Six months ago, … more
Demolition of mills
After a hearing held and recommendation made at a council committee, on March 14 the city council voted 12-0 to deny the appeal by Joel Alders, of the newly formed Save Minneapolis from the Wrecking … more
Artists and community members join together to celebrate E. Lake St. during a weekend Skate and Sauna event in March, part of the Lake Street Lift project. At the events, neighbors were asked what they want to see at 2800 E. Lake St. where the US Bank building formerly was. (Photo by Bruce Silcox)
Lifting up Lake Street
“I’m thrilled to see Lake Street back and thriving, and there’s more to come,” said Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley during an event at the former US Bank site at … more
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At 37th and Hiawatha, you can see the iStorage self-storage in the former Dayton's warehouse, the General Mills grain elevators on the far east, and the Atkinson ADM Mill on the south side of the intersection. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
Atkinson ADM Mill still operating
The Atkinson ADM Mill at 3745 Hiawatha Ave. is still operating, and has recently been upgraded to make it more efficient. It is the last industrial flour mill still operating in Minneapolis. The mill … more
For a few days each January, John Njoes, exchanges his Sotheby’s Realtor’s vest for a thick parka as the St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Carving Contest unfolds.
Neighborhood realtor carves his own niche
You may have seen John Njoes around the neighborhood. He’s lived in the 55406 zip code nearly all of his life, and has been a Longfellow resident since 1984. After more than 15 years of donning … more
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One of the two 21-story apartment towers that continue to provide affordable housing for Seward residents. The Seward Towers are located off Franklin Ave.
When a developer wanted to take away affordable housing, community members stepped up to save Seward Towers
In early 1987, Caren Dewar, Redesign’s executive director, was in her Franklin Avenue office when she  got a call from Kathy O’Brien, then Seward’s representative on the … more
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Sean Sherman of NATIFS (at left) said, “The location and building were exactly what we were looking for in the middle of the American Indian Cultural Corridor. We feel that it has everything we need to create more food, access to schools and hospitals, and more access to tribal healthcare. The building will be the heart of our operation and the home base for everything we do.”
Sean Sherman buys 2601 Franklin Ave for new NATIFS Indigenous BBQ restaurant and commissary
North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) , the nonprofit founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Sherman, has acquired the Seward Co-op Creamery building in Minneapolis. The … more
Ramps at Hwy 55/Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street now open
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) crews have completed installing the new signal system and reopened the ramps to and from Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. Crews will continue work … more
LCC’s Year in Review
Last year was filled with growth and discovery. We gained invaluable insights from one another, as well as from the residents, partner organizations, and business owners in Greater Longfellow. … more
Make a difference in community and connect with neighbors by shoveling
The LCC Shoveling Network helps connect volunteer shovelers with residents in need. Sure, we just had the hottest September weather on record by far, and with record warmth this October, it might be … more
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Lead artist Thomasina TopBear said, "Working on this project has been a great experience for all of us. We spray-painted straight through from Friday to Sunday without stopping. We had a few experienced folks from City Mischief Murals, and some community members who weren’t experienced at all." The murals transformed the Greenway Overpass/Railroad bridge on 36th Ave., and are rooted in the Longfellow/Seward neighborhoods.
Neighborhood bridge transformed
The Seward and Longfellow neighborhoods threw a one-of-a-kind party on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Following a weekend long paint-a-thon, the second stage of a two-year project was unveiled in the late … more
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Network at first annual LBA cornhole tournament
Join us for a fun night of cornhole, mingling, and also sign up for Longfellow Business Association membership at our 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament. This event will bring together local business … more
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Liza Davitch
Meet LCC’s new communications manager Liza Davitch
I am excited to join LCC as the new Communications Manager. I’ve worked for neighborhood organizations for the last eight years at both Seward Neighborhood Group and Prospect Park Association … more
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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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