The South Uptown Neighborhood Association is teaming up with Tangletown, East Harriet, Fulton, and Lynhurst to support the Joyce Uptown Food Shelf—and we need your help!
📅 Sunday, April 27
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
How to Participate:
Simply place your donations on your porch or front steps before 10:00 AM, and our team of volunteer drivers will pick them up and deliver them to the food shelf.
👉 Register for Pickup: [Sign up here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzIkD-px6WEM1_nmMnG7VeoWXWURkGdaT7bn-TVUPvd9GaJg/viewform)
⏳ Deadline: Wednesday, April 24 at 10:00 PM
Most-Needed Items:
✔ Peanut butter
✔ Canned fruit
✔ Whole grain cereal & oatmeal
✔ Cooking oil
✔ Toothbrushes & toothpaste
✔ Sturdy paper grocery bags with handles & empty egg cartons
🚫 Please, no expired or open items.
Your generosity helps keep our neighbors fed and supported—thank you for making a difference! ❤️
📢 Join the South Uptown Neighborhood Association Board! 🏡
A seat has opened on the South Uptown Neighborhood Association Board of Directors, and we’re looking for engaged neighbors to step up! 🏙️ Whether you’re a renter, homeowner, business owner, or property owner (18+), this is your chance to help shape our community.
📅 Deadline: The Board will fill the vacancy at our next meeting on April 15
📆 Term: Now through September 2026
We’re especially seeking people of color, renters, and women to better reflect South Uptown’s diversity. 🌍🏠👩💼 If you have experience in nonprofits, finance, fundraising, urban planning, or social media, even better! 📈📢
💡 Interested? Nominate yourself or encourage a neighbor! Let’s work together to keep South Uptown thriving. 🌟
📩 Learn more & apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdO3E51RUGNvVfk-PkKhYLXh_GoJ5ys8I4WeF9BjEFICPEVw/viewform?usp=header
📚 South Uptown's Little Free Libraries Have Moved! 📚
Great news, book lovers! South Uptown's two Little Free Libraries have new homes for the season:
📍 3342 Aldrich Avenue S.
📍 3400 Emerson Avenue S.
They’ll stay at these locations through July, so stop by, take a book, leave a book, and share the joy of reading with your neighbors! 📖💞
We’re also looking for new hosts to give the libraries a cozy spot in their yard or boulevard later this year. Hosting is easy—just keep an eye on the library and make sure it stays tidy and stocked. It's a fun, low-key way to connect with your community! 🏡✨
Interested? Shoot us an email at 📧 info@southuptown.org. Let’s keep the reading love going!
📢 Join the South Uptown Neighborhood Association Board! 🏡
A seat has opened on the South Uptown Neighborhood Association Board of Directors, and we’re looking for engaged neighbors to step up! 🏙️ Whether you’re a renter, homeowner, business owner, or property owner (18+), this is your chance to help shape our community.
📅 Deadline: The Board will fill the vacancy at our next meeting on April 15
📆 Term: Now through September 2026
We’re especially seeking people of color, renters, and women to better reflect South Uptown’s diversity. 🌍🏠👩💼 If you have experience in nonprofits, finance, fundraising, urban planning, or social media, even better! 📈📢
💡 Interested? Nominate yourself or encourage a neighbor! Let’s work together to keep South Uptown thriving. 🌟
📩 Learn more & apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdO3E51RUGNvVfk-PkKhYLXh_GoJ5ys8I4WeF9BjEFICPEVw/viewform?usp=header
📚 Please Host a South Uptown Little Library!
The South Uptown Neighborhood Association maintains two Little Free Libraries, relocating them every few months to new homes within the neighborhood. Currently, one library is at:📍3300 Bryant Ave S., and the other is at📍3140 Bryant Ave S.
🚛 As we plan to move them around April 1, we're looking for volunteers to host a library in their yard or boulevard through July! Hosts simply keep an eye on the library, ensuring it stays in good condition and stocked with books. 📖✨ Our volunteers will help place it in the perfect spot.
💡 It’s a fun and rewarding way to share the love of reading with your neighbors! ❤️📚 Interested? Contact us at ✉️ info@southuptown.org.
🌍🌱 Join Us April 19th for Minneapolis Earth Day Celebration! 🌱🌍
📅 Date: Saturday, April 19
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Bryant Square Park- 3101 Bryant Avenue S.
The South Uptown Neighborhood Association is teaming up with Minneapolis Parks to clean up our community and keep trash out of our lakes and rivers! 🚯💙
🧤 Gloves, trash bags, and snacks provided! 🍎
👨👩👧👦 Bring your family, friends, and co-workers to pitch in! 👫👬👭
♻️ A fun and easy way to make a difference!
Let’s clean up after winter and keep South Uptown looking great! 🌳✨ See you there! 🙌
3/6 Happy Hour at Morrissey’s Irish Pub
South Uptown Happy Hour
Thursday, March 6, 5:30- 7:00PM
Morrissey’s Irish Pub
913 W. Lake Street
Join us for an evening of camaraderie, community-spirit and connection at Morrissey’s Irish Pub, sponsored by the South Uptown Neighborhood Association. This first- Thursday gathering promises an informal yet engaging setting for South Uptown residents to come together, unwind and learn more about the vital work of the neighborhood association. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a newcomer to South Uptown, this happy hour is a great opportunity to forge new friendships while getting to know more about the community. South Uptown will provide light appetizers while attendees pick up their own drinks. Please bring your friends, family and neighbors! The more, the merrier…
🌶️🎉 The 26th Annual South Uptown Chili Fest was a sizzling success! 🎉🌶️
A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who helped set up and make this event happen on February 23 at Bryant Square Park! 🙌👏
We also want to give a big shoutout to our four incredible restaurant sponsors who generously donated their delicious chili: 🍲✨
🔥 Bryant Lake Bowl
🔥 Gigi's Cafe
🔥 New Uptown Cafe
🔥 New Uptown Diner
Thanks to everyone who attended and supported, we raised funds for both the South Uptown Neighborhood Association and Joyce Uptown Food Shelf! ❤️🏡🥣
See you next year for another bowl of fun! 🍛🎶
🔔 The Home Security Grant Program is Back! 🔔
After a brief pause due to depleted funds, the South Uptown Home Security Grant Program is up and running again! 🎉 The South Uptown Board has approved an additional $5,000 to help neighbors enhance their home security. 🏡💡🔒
🔹 Matching grants of up to $500 are available for a variety of security upgrades, including:
✅ Upgraded exterior lighting 💡
✅ Enhanced locks and doors 🚪🔑
✅ Home security cameras & systems 📷🔍
This popular program has already helped many neighbors feel safer and more secure—don’t miss your chance to apply! ⏳
For more details and to apply, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oduEIM7HNT4uyI4aY3WpIus2fEGeapM4lYvLWMOTXv4/edit#responses Stay safe, South Uptown! ❤️🏡
26th Annual Chili Fest is February 23 at Bryant Square Park
Wanna help out? Volunteers make the Chili Fest a beloved community building event. Consider signing up for a shift here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1041770672040/true#/invitation
🚶♂️ Remember to Shovel Your Sidewalks!, Neighbors! 🚶♀️
It’s not just the neighborly thing to do—it’s the law! Minneapolis ordinances require sidewalks to be cleared within 24 hours after snowfall stops. Keeping walkways clear ensures everyone, including kids, seniors, and those with mobility challenges, can get around safely. 🦽👶🐶
🔹 Best practice: Shovel early and often! 🏋️♂️❄️ Prevent packed-down snow from turning into dangerous ice.
🔹 Need details? Check out: [Minneapolis Snow Clearing Rules] (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/snow/snow-clearing/)
🔹 See an unshoveled sidewalk? Call 311 to report it. 📞
Let’s work together to keep our neighborhood safe and walkable!
Winter Salt Week is Here. Protect our Waters!
Winter Salt Week is a collaboration of governmental and non-governmental organizations across the United States and Canada with the goal of raising awareness around salt pollution and reduction solutions. It is an opportunity to remind the community about the overuse of sidewalk salt meant to melt ice and snow. Unfortunately, it causes chloride pollution in area lakes and rivers and permanently damages fresh water and their ecosystems.
Visit www.wintersaltweek.org to get a rundown of the daily webinars including Minnesota speakers providing public works perspectives and presenting on the policy solutions panel. The event is open to everyone and
includes a series of 4 webinars during the lunch hour on the 27th-30th. Easy to attend on Zoom and then Friday is an action day during.
Happy Hour at Iron Door Pub on February 6
South Uptown Happy Hour
Thursday, February 6, 2025
5:30- 7:00PM at Iron Door Pub
3001 Lyndale Avenue S.
Join us for an evening of camaraderie, community-spirit and connection at Iron Door Pub, sponsored by the South Uptown Neighborhood Association. This first- Thursday gathering promises an informal yet engaging setting for South Uptown residents to come together, unwind and learn more about the vital work of the neighborhood association. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a newcomer to South Uptown, this happy hour is a great opportunity to forge new friendships while getting to know more about the community. South Uptown will provide light appetizers while attendees pick up their own drinks. Please bring your friends, family and neighbors! The more, the merrier…
Get Involved with Your South Uptown Neighborhood!
Feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the state of the world lately? Maybe it’s time to get involved in your community?!
The South Uptown Neighborhood Association (SUNA) is a welcoming group of neighbors working together to create a stronger, more connected, and thriving community. By joining SUNA, you’ll have the chance to meet like-minded residents, share ideas, and make a real difference right where you live. Whether it’s organizing events, improving local parks, advocating for safety, or supporting sustainability projects, there’s something for everyone to contribute. Getting involved doesn’t require a huge commitment—just a willingness to lend your voice, time, or talents. Together, we can tackle challenges, celebrate successes, and foster a sense of belonging that makes South Uptown a wonderful place to call home.
Let’s build a brighter future, one block at a time. Email info@southuptown.org to learn more about upcoming meetings and ways to get involved!
✨ Thank You for a Magical Evening! ✨
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 3rd Annual Luminary Skating Party at Bryant Square Park on January 11! 🎉 With over 500 attendees, the night was filled with ice skating, glowing luminary lanterns, cozy firepits, delicious hot chocolate and cookies, and beautiful music. 🎶⛸️
This magical evening wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible volunteers and dedicated Bryant Square Park staff who gave their time and talents to make it unforgettable. Your hard work brought the community together under the stars for a truly special night. 💙
We can’t wait to see you all again next year! 🌟
🎶 Calling All Musicians! 🎶
Minneapolis Music in the Parks is seeking talented musicians to perform at various outdoor concert venues next summer, and we want YOU to be part of the fun! 🌳☀️
South Uptown Neighborhood Association proudly partners with Minneapolis Parks to bring live music to Bryant Square Park, and we’re excited to host another incredible lineup of local talent. Performers at Bryant Square Park will receive a financial stipend for their time and talent.
📝 Apply online now and show us what you've got! The deadline to submit your application is January 31, 2025. Let’s make summer 2025 unforgettable with great music in our beautiful parks. 🎤🎸
📲 Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/243476055788167
Spread the word and tag your favorite local musicians!
Get Your Own South Uptown T-shirt!
Did you know you can purchase your very own “South Uptown” t-shirt to show your neighborhood pride? We’ve got a variety of sizes and colors in children’ and adult sizes. Plus, several shirt options have been marked down to just $10, while the rest are only $15. The shirts are super soft and a high-quality poly/ cotton blend. Check out the online order form for more details: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/125mT3GutPC9LGx-Au4ptgNkdeaMjMdPcYeao51Rrfks/edit#responses
New, Lower 3% Loans Available for Home & Apartment Owners!
Don’t miss your chance to get financing for your home improvements at the rock bottom rate of just 3%! Low-interest financing is available to owners of owner-occupied homes, condos/ townhomes and rental properties with 10 or fewer dwelling units.
Funds are available for a wide variety of exterior projects including:
Roofs
Siding
Steps & sidewalks
Windows & Doors
Painting & Siding
Garages
Solar Panels
Highlights of the program include:
No income restrictions
Between $2,500 & $50,000 loans
Up to 10 year loan terms
3% APR
The local nonprofit Center for Energy & Environment (CEE) administers the program for South Uptown and has additional Financing options available for qualified applicants. Call (612) 335- 5884 or click below to apply or get more details. Learn More https://www.mncee.org/programs-south-uptown-residents
Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Get Involved in the Community!
Happy New Year! It’s a great time to get connected to your community by participating with the South Uptown Neighborhood Association. Consider attending one of the upcoming meetings or events to find out how you want to engage. We welcome all renters, homeowners, business owners and property owners (18+) and consider them members of the organization. Please join us!
Proposed Plan Modification During 1/21 South Uptown Meeting
For almost 15 years, the South Uptown Neighborhood Association has been offering Home Security Grants utilizing Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) funding. The program provides matching grants of up to $500 for eligible security improvements including lighting, home security systems and upgraded locks and doors. However, the grant pool is running out after providing funds to more than 40 neighbors for their security projects. So, The South Uptown Board of Directors will consider an NRP Plan Modification during the South Uptown Neighborhood Meeting on January 21, 2025 to consider reallocating monies to the home security program. The modification would redirect $5,000 generated from repaid loans to South Uptown’s Home Improvement Loan Program. The reallocation would provide sufficient funding for home security projects over the next few years.
South Uptown neighbors are encouraged to provide input about the proposed Plan Modification via email or by attending the meeting in-person or on Zoom. All South Uptown renters, homeowners, property owners and business owners (18+) are considered members and encouraged to attend. Please join us!
