๐ŸŒจ๏ธ Snow Season Is Here! ๐Ÿš—โ„๏ธ

With winter already underwayโ€”and a Snow Emergency in effectโ€”the City of Minneapolis makes it easy to stay informed. Visit their snow information page for street parking rulesSnow Emergency updates, and to sign up for text, email, or phone alertshttps://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/snow/

If your car gets towed, youโ€™ll also find details about the City Impound Lot and how to retrieve your vehicle. ๐Ÿš˜

And donโ€™t forgetโ€”shoveling your sidewalk is required by law and is one of the most neighborly things you can do! ๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿ’™ Clear snow down to the pavement as early and often as you can. Keeping up with it prevents ice buildup and helps reduce or even eliminate the need for salt, which keeps our waterways cleaner. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ง

๐Ÿš Celebrate the Grand Opening of the New E-Line Rapid Bus! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿš Celebrate the Grand Opening of the New E-Line Rapid Bus! ๐ŸŽ‰

Join your South Uptown neighbors on Saturday, December 6 as we take a group ride to try out Metro Transitโ€™s brand-new E-Line Rapid Bus route! Weโ€™ll meet at 2:00 PM at the Hennepin Ave & W. 36th St Station, hop aboard together, and ride up to the 25th St Station. From there, weโ€™ll take a short stroll over to Tii Cup (2645 Hennepin Ave) for tasty beverages and snacks. ๐Ÿง‹๐ŸŸ

Tii Cup features delicious Taiwanese street food and Boba โ€” a perfect stop to warm up, chat, and connect with neighbors. ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

Best of all, Metro Transit is offering FREE rides all day to celebrate the launch! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Come check out the new service, make some new friends, support a local business, and experience how the E-Line will connect South Uptown to Linden Hills, Southdale, Downtown, and the U of M with a faster, more reliable, and more comfortable ride. ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ’จ

We hope to see you there! Check out more info about the E-Line here: https://www.metrotransit.org/e-line-project

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ„ 1st Thursday South Uptown Happy Hour โ€” Last One of 2025! ๐Ÿปโœจ

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ„ 1st Thursday South Uptown Happy Hour โ€” Last One of 2025! ๐Ÿปโœจ

Join us on Thursday, December 4 from 5:30โ€“7:00 PM at Gigi's Cafe (824 W. 36th Street) for our final happy hour of the year! Itโ€™s a cozy, holiday-themed chance to meet your neighbors and connect before the season gets too busy.

โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿท Gigiโ€™s has something for everyone โ€” coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer, wine & more.
๐Ÿ• South Uptown will provide light appetizers, including Gigiโ€™s delicious, shareable pizzas.

Bring a friend, grab your favorite drink, and help us wrap up 2025 with good company and neighborhood cheer. No RSVP needed โ€” just stop by! ๐ŸŽโ„๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸ Give to the Max Day is almost here โ€” but you donโ€™t have to wait!

๐Ÿ’› Early giving is open now, and every contribution (big or small!) helps the South Uptown Neighborhood Association continue our work to foster a safe, equitable, and connected community.

๐Ÿ‘ Huge thanks to Riley Co. and KRC Apartments for their generous early gifts recognizing our impact!

๐Ÿ’š Give early, give local, and help us reach our goal today!: https://www.givemn.org/organization/South-Uptown-Neighborhood-Association

๐ŸŒ† Meet Cheba Hut Coming to Uptown!

South Uptown Land Use & Transportation Committee

Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 PM

3501 Aldrich Avenue S., 1st Floor Conference Room

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86791321960?pwd=Sksr0U68ZjvXFNRaRB9r9mTu0LXxti.1

Join us for the next Land Use & Transportation Committee meeting! Weโ€™ll be welcoming representatives from Cheba Hut, the new toasted sub shop opening soon in the Asher Building at Lake Street and Emerson Avenue S (1128 W. Lake St.).

Franchise owners Nick Reckinger and Matt Alexanderโ€”who also run Georgia Boys BBQ in Coloradoโ€”will introduce themselves, share their plans for the Uptown location, and talk about whatโ€™s next as they prepare to open their doors later this year.

Cheba Hut recently received approval for a liquor license and permission to stay open until 2 AM on weekends, so this is your chance to learn more, ask questions, and meet the team bringing a new flavor to Uptown.

๐Ÿฅช Come join the conversation and help welcome Cheba Hut to the neighborhood!

๐ŸŒŸ Give to the Max Day is Coming โ€” Support South Uptown! ๐ŸŒŸ

South Uptown Neighborhood Association is excited to participate in Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 20 โ€” Minnesotaโ€™s one-day celebration of giving where nonprofits statewide come together to seek support and strengthen our communities. ๐Ÿ’š

Building Community.
South Uptown Neighborhood Association brings neighbors together to make our community stronger, safer, and more connected.

Our Mission:
โ€œImprove the well-being of the South Uptown Neighborhood by fostering a safe, equitable, and connected community.โ€

This year, your support helped us:
โœ… Host beloved community events like the Luminary Skating Party, Chili Fest, the Bryant Square Park Concert Series, the Garden Tour, monthly happy hours, and Clean Up Days.
โœ… Promote safety and connection through Home Security Grants, Personal Safety Workshops, and crime discussion forums.
โœ… Support local businesses through partnerships with the Uptown Farmers Market and the Uptown Futures Forum.
โœ… Advocate for you by championing better design for Seven Points and supporting a safer, more people-friendly Lyndale Avenue.
โœ… Add neighborhood charm with art wraps, little free libraries, and dog waste stations.

Your donation keeps South Uptown vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming โ€” all year long. ๐ŸŒณ
๐Ÿ’š Give today or anytime this month โ€” and help us continue building community, right here at home.

๐Ÿ‘‰ [Click here to donate! https://www.givemn.org/organization/South-Uptown-Neighborhood-Association

๐ŸŽ‰ 1st Thursday South Uptown Happy Hour ๐Ÿป

Join us on Thursday, November 6 from 5:30โ€“7:00 PM at Gigi's Cafe (824 W. 36th Street) for a fun, low-pressure way to meet your neighbors and learn more about South Uptown!

โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿท Gigiโ€™s has something for everyone โ€” coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer, wine & more.
๐Ÿ• South Uptown will provide light appetizers, including Gigiโ€™s delicious and shareable pizzas.

Bring a friend, grab your favorite drink, and letโ€™s get to know each other. No RSVP needed โ€” just show up! โœจ

๐ŸŽ‰ Hennepin Avenue Reopens This Friday! ๐Ÿšงโžก๏ธโœจ

After 18 months of construction, Hennepin Avenue is officially reopening this Friday, October 31! Come check out the brand-new pavement, sidewalks, protected bike lanes, utilities, and signals ๐Ÿšฒ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ.

While youโ€™re there, make sure to support our small, local businesses who have weathered the long construction period โค๏ธ๐Ÿช.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Minneapolis Public Works will continue lining storm sewers over the next few weeks (expect occasional lane closures), and some streetscape improvements will continue into the spring ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’ก. Check out the update here:https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MPLS/bulletins/3f85958 

Welcome back, Hennepin! ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšฒ South Uptown Signs Onto โ€œLivable Lyndaleโ€ Letter ๐ŸŒณ

The South Uptown Neighborhood Association has signed onto the Livable Lyndale letter, joining other community groups in voicing concern about Hennepin Countyโ€™s proposed design for Lyndale Avenue (Franklin Ave to W. 31st St.), scheduled for reconstruction in 2027.

While the Countyโ€™s plan includes a 12-foot shared-use trail along the east side of the corridor, this design would force people walking and biking to share the same space โ€” creating safety risks โš ๏ธ and an uncomfortable environment for everyone.

Livable Lyndale, a campaign by Move MN, advocates for a street that truly works for all users โ€” whether you walk ๐Ÿšถ, bike ๐Ÿšด, take transit ๐ŸšŒ, or drive ๐Ÿš—.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full letter and learn more about the campaign here: https://www.movemn.org/action/lyndale-municipal-consent/?gf_protect_submission=1#main

๐Ÿ“š Host a Little Free Library this Winter! โ„๏ธ

Love books and community? South Uptown is looking for neighbors to host one of our two Little Free Libraries this winter! Starting around November 1, the libraries will move to new homes and stay in place until spring. ๐ŸŒณโœจ

Hosting is easy and fun โ€” just keep an eye on the library to make sure it stays in good shape and full of books. Our volunteers will help you find the perfect spot and get it set up in your yard or boulevard. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ“–

Interested? Email us at info@southuptown.org to learn more and spread the love of reading! โค๏ธ #SouthUptown #LittleFreeLibrary #CommunityLove #ReadLocal

๐Ÿซถ Bystander Intervention Training โ€“ Thursday, October 16, 7PM ๐Ÿ’ช

Learn how to stand up for one another with courage and compassion! ๐ŸŒˆ
Right to Be has empowered thousands nationwide to build safer, more inclusive communities โ€” now itโ€™s your turn to join in. ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

This free training is facilitated by Right to Be and co-hosted by the Fulton, Linden Hills, South Uptown, and Tangletown neighborhood organizations.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register and learn more:
๐Ÿ”— Bystander Intervention in Public Spaces Training

If youโ€™ve traveled along Aldrich Avenue recently, you may have noticed some new features aimed at slowing down traffic and improving safety. Last summer, Minneapolis Public Works installed speed humps on the 3100 and 3400 blocks of Aldrich, as well as a traffic circle at the intersection of 33rd & Aldrich.

These changes are part of the Cityโ€™s Vision Zero initiative, which works to prevent traffic injuries and deaths by deploying quick and cost-effective treatments to reduce speeding and improve safety for people walking, biking, rolling, and driving.

Residents across Minneapolis can request traffic calming treatments through the Cityโ€™s website here:https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/traffic-calming/. It remains something of a mystery how specific projects, like those on Aldrich, are selected. We assume factors such as high vehicle speeds and the occurrence of recent severe crashes played a role. The City announced this round of traffic calming last spring and hosted workshops to gather community input across Minneapolis.

South Uptown Neighborhood Association has requested additional details from Public Works but, so far, has not received a response. In the meantime, weโ€™ll continue advocating for more transparency in how these projects are prioritized and making sure South Uptown has a voice in future decisions.

โœจ๐Ÿ• South Uptown Happy Hour ๐Ÿทโ˜•

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, October 2
๐Ÿ•  5:30 โ€“ 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Gigiโ€™s Cafรฉ โ€“ 824 W. 36th Street

We had such a great time at Gigiโ€™s last month that weโ€™re going back again for October (and November too)! ๐ŸŽ‰

The South Uptown Neighborhood Association will cover light appetizers (๐Ÿ• pizza, anyone?), while you can grab your own drink of choiceโ€”Gigiโ€™s has everything from coffee โ˜• and tea ๐Ÿต to beer ๐Ÿบ and wine ๐Ÿท.

Come hang out in a fun, low-pressure setting ๐Ÿ™Œ, meet new neighbors ๐Ÿค, and learn a little more about whatโ€™s happening in South Uptown ๐Ÿก.

We hope to see you there! ๐Ÿ’š

South Uptown Board Elections Update

Thank you to everyone who participated in this yearโ€™s Annual Celebration & Elections. Seven candidates originally filed to run for six open Board seats. However, one candidate has withdrawn from the election. This means that the six remaining candidates will fill the six open seats, and all are now considered elected members of the Board.

As a result, the online ballot has been closed. Congratulations to our new Board Members, and thank you to all who stepped up to serve our neighborhood!

Welcome to the six new South Uptown Board Members:

  • Brian Dvorak

  • Julia Goodhart

  • Greta Kurtz

  • Lauren McCarley

  • Katrina Michaels

  • Alec Shannon

Brian Dvorak

Brian Dvorak

Julia Goodhart

Greta Kurtz

Lauren McCarley

Katrina Michaels

Alec Shannon

๐Ÿ“Š South Uptown Neighborhood Survey Results Are In! ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿก

At our Annual Celebration & Elections on September 16, we shared the results of the 2025 South Uptown Neighborhood Survey. Last summer, 217 neighbors took the time to share their thoughts ๐Ÿ’ฌ โ€” from neighborhood demographics to how folks are feeling about our community and what priorities matter most including public safety, health of the area business districts and building more ties with neighbors.

These results will help guide the work of the South Uptown Neighborhood Association and shape our upcoming Strategic Plan. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out the full presentation here.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped shape the future of South Uptown! ๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽ‰ South Uptown Annual Celebration & Elections

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, September 16, 2025
๐Ÿ•ก 6:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Bryant Square Park Rec Center, 3101 Bryant Ave S
๐Ÿ’ป Join the Celebration on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83114877320?pwd=WQpkZohnnYyjuoQhltk2lgSPXmyywC.1

Get ready for an evening of food, fun, and community spirit! ๐ŸŒŸ All South Uptown neighbors are invited to join us for our Annual Celebration & Elections.

Hereโ€™s what you can look forward to:
๐Ÿด Free Dinner from Caffreyโ€™s Deli & Subs
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Meet Board Candidates & Vote in the Board of Directors election
๐Ÿ“Š Neighborhood Survey Results โ€“ see what your neighbors had to say!
โœจ 2025 Highlights โ€“ a look back at what weโ€™ve accomplished together

This is the perfect chance to:
๐Ÿค Meet your neighbors
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Learn about the work of the South Uptown Neighborhood Association
๐ŸŒฑ Discover ways to get involved in shaping our neighborhoodโ€™s futureWhether youโ€™ve lived here for years or just moved in, youโ€™re part of what makes South Uptown great โ€” and weโ€™d love to see you there! ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Voting Details

All South Uptown renters, homeowners, business owners, and property owners (18+) are eligible to vote for the Board of Directors.

๐Ÿ•– Online voting opens at 7PM on September 16 and closes at 7PM on September 17.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDKOIqIxvjWQS211EqDVnPCXEBXahuypezc4f1COys8Bpgmw/closedform

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ South Uptown Board of Directors Election

Weโ€™re excited to announce that seven neighbors have stepped forward as candidates for the South Uptown Board of Directors! ๐ŸŽ‰ Elections will take place in coordination with the South Uptown Annual Celebration & Elections on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Bryant Square Park.

๐ŸŒŸ The event kicks off at 6:30PM with food, community, and a few quick housekeeping items. Around 7:00PM, weโ€™ll open the floor for in-person nominations before making the online ballot live.

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Candidates for the 2025โ€“2027 term:

Aaron Downing

Brian Dvorak

Julia Goodhart

Greta Kurtz

Lauren McCarley

Katrina Michaels

Alec Shannon

Once the ballot is live, neighbors will have until 7:00PM on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 to cast their votes online. Those elected will serve a 2-year term from October 1, 2025 โ€“ September 30, 2027.

๐Ÿ™ Thank you to all of our candidates for stepping forward to serve South Uptown with their time, skills, and energy!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out the Candidate Profile document here.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Cast your vote online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDKOIqIxvjWQS211EqDVnPCXEBXahuypezc4f1COys8Bpgmw/closedform

Aaron Downing

Brian Dvorak

Julia Goodhart

Greta Kurtz

Lauren McCarly

Katrina Michaels

Alec Shannon

โœจ๐Ÿšง Have your voice heard on the future of Lyndale! ๐Ÿšง

Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Project Open House

Wed, September 10, 2025, 4-6PM

Spring House Ministries- 610 W. 28th St.

Hennepin County Public Works has released plans for the reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue S. (between Franklin Ave. and W. 31st St.), set to begin in 2027. The roadway, utilities, signals, lights and sidewalks will be reconstructed during this multi-year project. Theyโ€™ll present the proposed designs and answer questions at the upcoming Open House. Come share your thoughts and hear from your neighbors about this major project.

Check out the project website here: https://beheardhennepin.org/lyndale-avenue

๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿท South Uptown Happy Hour is back! ๐ŸŽ‰

South Uptown Happy Hour

Thursday, September 4, 2025

5:30- 7:00PM

Gigiโ€™s Cafe- 824 W. 36th Street

Join us at 5:30PM at Gigiโ€™s Cafรฉ for our First Thursday tradition. We took a little summer break โ˜€๏ธ but weโ€™re kicking things off again at a new spot!

Itโ€™s a fun, low-key way to meet neighbors, make new friends, and learn whatโ€™s happening in South Uptown. ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ‘‹

Bring your good vibes (and maybe a friend!)โ€”weโ€™d love to see you there. ๐Ÿ’›