🌮🍹 South Uptown Happy Hour – Thursday, November 5!

Join your South Uptown neighbors for a fun and relaxed evening at Arizona Taco Co. (3001 Hennepin Avenue) on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30–7:00 PM!

We’re excited to be back for their delicious food and drinks, great conversations, and the chance to connect with neighbors. 🎉

SUNA is picking up the appetizers, and you can grab your own drinks! 🍻 Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or have called South Uptown home for years, it’s a low-pressure way to meet new friends, learn more about our community, and support a local business.

Bring a friend, meet your neighbors, and help us celebrate what makes South Uptown special. We hope to see you there! ❤️

🎃 Get Spooky with Uptown Movie Club: The Devils! 👹

Ready to get out of your comfort zone? Join Uptown Movie Club on Wednesday, October 21, for Ken Russell’s controversial 1971 film The Devils! Originally released with an X rating, the film was banned in several countries and has now been fully restored in 4K for a LIMITED RELEASE. Talk about spooky season! 😈🎬

🍹 Pre-movie social: 5–6:30 PM at Mari’s Watch Bar. Get a free drink with your movie ticket!

🎥 Movie time: 7 PM at Lagoon Cinema, followed by a post-movie discussion.

🧛 Costumes encouraged! Come dressed for spooky season!

🎟️ Get tickets and learn more at www.uptownmovieclub.com

🍎 Free Food Distribution Events - Tuesdays this Fall

🍂 Fall Street Sweeping Starts October 20! 🧹

The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department begins its fall street sweeping on Tuesday, October 20! Help keep our neighborhood clean and protect our waterways.

🚗 Watch for pink No Parking signs!

• Signs go up at least 24 hours before sweeping.

• No parking from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on your scheduled day.

• Vehicles may be ticketed and towed if left on posted streets.

• Wait until the signs are removed before parking again.

📅 Check when your street will be swept:
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/street-sweep/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

Please spread the word and help keep South Uptown clean! 🍁

🐬 The Bryant Square Park Dolphin Is Ready to Shine Again! 🐬

Great news, South Uptown! Starting Tuesday, October 20, the plastic wrap will come off the beloved dolphin mosaic sculpture at Bryant Square Park, revealing a freshly restored sculpture for the neighborhood to enjoy for many years to come!

Earlier this summer, we discovered that several sections of the mosaic tiles were missing or crumbling off the sculpture. The sudden, scattered damage appeared consistent with vandalism, so Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff and South Uptown Neighborhood Association (SUNA) volunteers wrapped the dolphin in plastic to protect it from further damage.

Since late August, dedicated SUNA volunteers have been hard at work bringing our dolphin back to life! Their efforts included applying a new base layer to damaged sections, cutting and installing replacement tiles, and, most recently, re-grouting the entire sculpture this past Saturday. 🛠️🎨

A HUGE thank-you to Kellie and Greg for leading this effort, and to Sarah, Jessie, Mary Ann, Laura, Katherine, Brad and Carol for rolling up their sleeves to help! ❤️

This restoration was made possible in part by your financial contributions to SUNA, which allowed us to act quickly and purchase the tile, grout and other supplies needed for the repair.

💙 Help us keep South Uptown beautiful! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to South Uptown Neighborhood Association to support neighborhood projects like this one.

💻 PayPal: info@southuptown.org
💚 Venmo: @southuptownmpls

Thank you for helping us care for the places and public art that make our neighborhood special. Be sure to stop by Bryant Square Park and welcome our refreshed dolphin back! 🐬✨

🌧️🍂 Help South Uptown Reach 50% Storm Drain Adoption! 💧🌿

Did you know that 139 of South Uptown’s 297 storm drains have already been adopted? That’s 46.8% — and we’re getting close to the halfway mark! 🎉

Our neighbors to the north in the Wedge are just barely ahead at 47.1%. Let’s help South Uptown pull ahead and reach 50% adoption! 💪🏽🏆

Adopting a storm drain is easy and takes just a few minutes from time to time. Simply check your adopted drain periodically and clear away leaves, trash and other debris so they don’t wash into our waterways. 🍁🗑️

Storm drains connect directly to our lakes, creeks and rivers, so keeping them clear helps protect water quality and reduce conditions that can contribute to harmful algae blooms. 🌊🐟

👉 Click the link and adopt a storm drain today! Every drain makes a difference — and every neighbor who pitches in helps make South Uptown a cleaner, healthier place. 💙

🔗 https://mn.adopt-a-drain.org/

#SouthUptown #AdoptADrain #CleanWater #WaterQuality #NeighborhoodPride #Minneapolis #KeepSouthUptownClean #ProtectOurWater

🗳️ Early Voting Is Coming to Minneapolis!

You don’t have to wait until Election Day to cast your ballot! Any Minneapolis voter can vote early in person or by mail. Your city, your voice, your vote. 🇺🇸

The main Early Vote Center at 980 E. Hennepin Ave. is already open. Beginning Tuesday, October 20, Minneapolis will also open additional Early Vote Centers on the North Side and South Side, with the same hours as the main location.

There will also be 12 special one-day voting sites located throughout the city from October 19–30, making it even easier to vote early in your neighborhood.

Find locations, hours, voting information and details about early voting:
Minneapolis Early Voting Information

🗳️ Make your plan to vote early—and encourage your neighbors to do the same!

#Minneapolis #VoteEarly #EarlyVoting #YourVote #Election2026

❤️💙 Show Your South Uptown Pride! 💙❤️

Want to show off your love for South Uptown? Now you can with South Uptown Neighborhood Association branded merchandise! 😎🏘️

We’re selling South Uptown T-shirts and trucker caps for just $20 each — perfect for neighborhood events, walks around the neighborhood, concerts at Bryant Square Park, or anytime you want to represent South Uptown! 🌳🎶

👕 T-shirts — $20
Available in sizes Small through XXL and four colors:
🩶 Charcoal Gray
💚 Olive Green
🩵 Teal Blue
🧡 Orange

🧢 Trucker Caps — $20
One size fits all, available in:
💙 Navy Blue
💚 Olive Green
🩶 Charcoal Gray
🩷 Pink

💵 Payment options: Cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo
📧 PayPal: info@southuptown.org
📱 Venmo: @southuptownmpls

🚲🎉 Open Streets Hennepin is THIS SUNDAY! 🎉🚶‍♀️🛴

Come experience Hennepin Avenue in a whole new way! On Sunday, October 11, from 11 AM–5 PM, Hennepin Avenue between W. 26th and W. 36th Streets will be closed to motor vehicles, opening the corridor for people to walk, roll, bike, ride and explore. 🚶‍♂️🚲🛼

Along the route, you’ll find food, music, activities, local businesses and plenty of fun for all ages! 🎶🍕🎨

And be sure to stop by the South Uptown Neighborhood Association booth near Hennepin & W. 31st Street, where you can:
🎡 Spin our prize wheel!
🤝 Meet and chat with your neighbors
🏘️ Learn more about SUNA and what’s happening in South Uptown
👕 Check out our SUNA merchandise

Bring your friends, family and neighbors and come enjoy a car-free Hennepin Avenue! We hope to see you there! 💙

#OpenStreetsHennepin #OpenStreets #SouthUptown #SouthUptownNeighborhood #Minneapolis #BikeMinneapolis #WalkMinneapolis #ShopLocal #Community #NeighborhoodLove

🍂🧤 Let’s clean up South Uptown! 🧹🌳

Our South Uptown Fall Neighborhood Clean-Up is coming up this Saturday, October 10, from 10 AM–Noon at Bryant Square Park!

Come pitch in for an hour or two and help pick up trash around our neighborhood. It’s easy to participate—just show up at Bryant Square Park, and we’ll provide free gloves, trash bags and garbage pickers. You can then choose a block or section of the neighborhood to clean up.

It’s a fun way to get outside, meet your neighbors, and make a visible difference in our community! 💚🏡

See you Saturday! 🙌

#SouthUptown #NeighborhoodCleanUp #BryantSquarePark #Minneapolis #KeepMinneapolisBeautiful #CommunityPride #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

🏙️ Uptown Futures Forum 2.0 is coming October 13!

What’s next for Uptown? Join us for Uptown Futures Forum 2.0 on Tuesday, October 13, from 7–9 PM at the Granada Theater (3022 Hennepin Avenue) for an important conversation about the future of our neighborhood.

Following last year’s Uptown Futures Forum, this year’s event will feature a presentation of a new report from the Urban Land Institute of Minnesota (ULI Minnesota) examining Uptown and offering recommendations for spurring its revitalization. View the report here. 📋🏙️

We’ll also hear from a diverse panel of business and property owners, community leaders and public officials about the challenges and opportunities facing Uptown — and what it will take to move the area forward. 💬

Come hear the findings, learn more about ideas for Uptown’s future, and be part of the conversation! 🤝

🌳 Have a say in the future of Minneapolis Parks!

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is asking residents to share their priorities as it develops its proposed 2027–28 budget. MPRB is proposing a 5.86% tax levy increase to sustain current service levels, including maintaining parks and recreation programs, protecting the tree canopy and natural areas, supporting teen jobs and after-school programs, and continuing child care and summer camp services.

There are three community budget workshops still coming up this fall. Park commissioners and MPRB leaders will explain the proposed budget, how park funding is used, and what different budget choices could mean for Minneapolis.

📅 Wednesday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.
📍 Lyndale Farmstead Park, 3900 Bryant Ave. S

📅 Wednesday, October 22, 6–8 p.m.
📍 Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S

📅 Friday, October 24, 1–3 p.m.
📍 Elliot Park, 1000 E 14th St.

Can’t attend a workshop? You can still share your priorities by completing the MPRB’s online survey:

🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/88BW98C

Your voice matters! Take part and let MPRB know what you value most about Minneapolis Parks.

🚲 Share Your Input on Hennepin Ave S & Lake St Improvements! 🚶‍♀️

The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department is planning improvements to Hennepin Ave S between Lake St and 31st St and Lake St between Humboldt Ave and Hennepin Ave S — and neighbors are invited to learn more and provide feedback!

Open House — Wednesday, September 23, 6–7:30 PM
Walker Library, Bde Maka Ska Room- 2880 Hennepin Ave S

The Open House will provide more details about the project and, importantly, give the community an opportunity to provide feedback on the permanent improvements currently being planned.

🚧 Two Phases of Improvements

The project is being planned in two phases:

Phase 1: Interim Improvements — Fall 2026
The City plans to make interim changes on Hennepin Ave S between Lake St and 31st St this fall. These changes are intended to improve predictability and visibility for people walking, biking, rolling and driving ahead of the larger permanent project. The interim design will also provide space for curbside uses such as loading, unloading and/or metered parking, helping reduce conflicts at the curb.

Phase 2: Permanent Improvements — Construction anticipated in 2028
The City is beginning planning and design for permanent improvements on Hennepin Ave S between Lake St and 31st St and Lake St between Humboldt Ave and Hennepin Ave S. Proposed improvements include:

• Plenty of space for people walking and rolling

• A two-way protected bikeway on Hennepin Ave S, replacing the existing bike lanes

• A new protected bikeway on Lake St

• Curbside space on Hennepin Ave S for uses such as loading, unloading and metered parking

Come to the Open House on September 23 to learn more about the proposed permanent improvements and share your feedback with the City!

🔗 Learn more about the project: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/hennepin-lake-improvements/

🌟 South Uptown Has a New Logo! 🎨

We’re excited to announce that South Uptown Neighborhood Association has chosen a new logo, unveiled during our Annual Celebration & Elections on September 15! 🎉

This summer, South Uptown sponsored a community logo contest and received 12 creative submissions from our neighbors. We then invited the community to vote for their top five designs, along with our existing logo. From the top vote-getters, the South Uptown Board selected the final design.

🏆 Congratulations to neighbor Nate Strong, whose winning design brings together several elements that help represent South Uptown. The logo features a sun inspired by our many outdoor events, the stained-glass window of Mission Lofts, and a design that riffs on the Lyn-Lake district logo. The South Uptown Board also added the Bryant Avenue Bikeway as an additional element.

The logo isn’t quite finished yet! We’ll be working with a graphic designer to further refine the design and create variations for different uses. We look forward to officially rolling it out in the coming months. ☀️🚲🏙️

Thank you to everyone who submitted a design and to all of our neighbors who participated in the voting process. We’re excited to have a new visual identity created with—and inspired by—our community! 💙

🎉 Welcome South Uptown’s 2026–27 Board of Directors! 🎉

Last night’s South Uptown Annual Celebration & Elections was a big success! Neighbors enjoyed a delicious dinner from Lito’s Burritos, celebrated the work of South Uptown Neighborhood Association, and unveiled our new logo. 🌟

We’re also excited to welcome five new Board Members!

Five seats were open on the Board, and three candidates had stepped forward before the event. During the Annual Celebration, two additional neighbors were nominated, bringing the total to five candidates for five open seats. Because the number of candidates matched the number of available seats, an election was not necessary, and all five candidates were seated to the Board.

Please join us in welcoming:

👏 Caitlin Baker
👏 Mary Rose Cumbee
👏 Carter Konz
👏 Barbie Lawson
👏 Brooks Wilson

Six current Board Members will also continue serving South Uptown:

Brian Dvorak, Holly Gardner, Julia Goodhart, Greta Kurtz, Lauren McCarley, and Alec Shannon.

🙏 We also want to thank Claudia Madrigal, Phil Qualy, and Gretchen Sieger for their service on the South Uptown Board of Directors. They decided not to run for another term, and we’re grateful for the time, energy, and commitment they have given to our neighborhood.

Please join us in welcoming our new Board Members, thanking our continuing Board Members, and celebrating everyone who steps up to make South Uptown a stronger, safer, more connected community! ❤️🏘️

🗳️ South Uptown Board of Directors Election

South Uptown Neighborhood Association has five open seats on its 2026 Board of Directors. Three candidates have already been nominated, and additional nominations will be accepted during the Annual Celebration & Elections on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30 PM at Bryant Square Park Recreation Center.

If more than five candidates are nominated, an online election will be held from approximately 7:20 PM on September 15 through 7:00 PM on September 16, 2026. South Uptown members will be able to vote for up to five candidates, with the five candidates receiving the most votes elected to the Board.

If five or fewer candidates are nominated, an election will not be necessary, and all candidates will be seated on the Board.

👉 If an election is required, the online ballot will be available here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmpmSc-ZdkWist7B108Y28e9iIA9dahcmeeq2usRsRQjAm5A/closedform

Please check the ballot during the Annual Celebration to see whether voting is required. 🗳️

🗳️ Meet the South Uptown Board Candidates!

Curious about who is stepping forward to help shape the future of South Uptown? Click the link to read our Candidate Profile featuring three neighbors who have stepped forward to run for a seat on the South Uptown Neighborhood Association Board of Directors. 👋🏽🏡

These candidates bring a wide variety of skills, experiences and interests that can help strengthen our organization and our neighborhood. We’re excited to introduce them to you!

There are currently five open Board seats, so there’s still an opportunity for more neighbors to get involved! South Uptown Neighborhood Association will accept additional nominations during our Annual Celebration & Elections on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30 PM at Bryant Square Park. 🌳🗳️

📖 Read the Candidate Profile here.

Come meet the candidates, learn more about the election, and consider whether serving on the Board could be a good fit for you!

🍂🧤 South Uptown Fall Neighborhood Clean Up! 🧤🍂

Join your neighbors on Saturday, October 10, from 10 AM–Noon at Bryant Square Park Recreation Center (3101 Bryant Ave S.) for our Fall Neighborhood Clean Up!

South Uptown will provide free trash bags, gloves, and garbage pickers to make it safe and easy to participate. Just grab your supplies, choose a block or section of the neighborhood, and help pick up litter — keeping trash out of our storm drains and ultimately out of our lakes and rivers. 🌊🗑️

Every person who participates makes a difference, and the more neighbors who join us, the bigger our impact! 💪❤️ It's fun, easy, and a great way to give back to our community.

Come out, meet your neighbors, and help keep South Uptown clean! 🌳🏡

#SouthUptown #NeighborhoodCleanup #KeepMinneapolisClean #CommunityPride #Volunteer #CleanUp #Minneapolis

🚧 Seven Points Redevelopment Update 🏗️

Progress continues at the Seven Points redevelopment site! Demolition of the former CB2, Kitchen Window and Famous Dave’s buildings began in April, and demolition and site preparation work are expected to wrap up soon. Construction of Doran Companies’ new 247-unit, four-story apartment building is expected to begin later this fall, with completion anticipated in October 2027. 🏢

The Seven Points property has also been divided between two owners. Northpond continues to own the remaining shopping center structure, parking garage and the vacant Lake Street site between Girard and Fremont avenues. Doran Companies will own the southern half of the block, where the new apartment building will be constructed.

Behind the scenes, Doran is also taking the lead in identifying potential grant funding through Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council for improvements along Girard Avenue—including improvements adjacent to the apartment site and, potentially, the Northpond shopping center right of way. This could include upgraded landscaping and lighting, as well as art to make the stretch a more pleasant pedestrian path.

Once there is a better understanding of available funding, Doran plans to host an open house and community engagement session to gather neighbors’ ideas and visions for the future of Girard. Those ideas will help inform concept plans and future grant applications. If funding is secured, the hope is to reconnect with the community in late spring 2027 to discuss priorities, with construction on funded Girard improvements potentially beginning in summer or fall 2027.

Meanwhile, Northpond continues working to attract new tenants to the remaining shopping center. We’ll continue sharing updates as this important redevelopment project moves forward! 👷‍♂️🚧🏙️

#SouthUptown #SevenPoints #UptownMinneapolis #DevelopmentUpdate #CommunityEngagement #Minneapolis

🏙️ Help Shape the Future of Minneapolis! 🏙️

The City of Minneapolis has begun community engagement for the development of the new Minneapolis 2050 Comprehensive Plan — a vision for how our city will grow and evolve over the coming decades.

The plan will help guide what Minneapolis looks like by the year 2050, including the types of buildings that can be developed, transportation networks, land use, housing, and how our city grows. It will build upon and update the work established by the Minneapolis 2040 Plan, which was created nearly 10 years ago.

🗣️ Your voice is important! Learn more about the Comprehensive Plan and share your thoughts by completing the City's survey.

🔗 Comprehensive Plan website:
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/cped/planning/comp-plan/

📝 Take the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FXTMXZQ

Help shape the future of Minneapolis! 🌆

#Minneapolis2050 #Minneapolis #ComprehensivePlan #ShapeOurCity #CommunityEngagement #FutureOfMinneapolis