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From Ward 5 Minneapolis City Council Member, Jeremiah Ellison.
In this image, there are dozens of community members celebrating and cheering as Bishop Howell cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of the Shiloh Cares Food Shelf/Northside Community Safety Resource Center.
In this image, I am speaking at the Latino Business Week Kickoff event at Mercado Central, 1515 E Lake Street.
Senator Tina Smith, Senator Bobby Joe Champion, Representative Esther Agbaje, Commissioner Irene Fernando, and I at NEON's Collective Kitchens Food Incubator Groundbreaking event.
In this picture, I am speaking at Shiloh Temple's 93rd Anniversary celebration and service.
Agape Oasis's leadership team, community members, and I at the 5th Annual Awareness Walk at Mill Ruins Park.
Agape Oasis Awareness Walk for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Breast Cancer, & Bullying
It was a privilege to have the opportunity to speak in front of hundreds of community members at Agape Oasis's 5th Annual Awareness Walk for survivors of domestic violence, breast cancer, and bullying. There are so many members of our communities who are impacted by domestic violence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 41% of women and 26% of men experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime and reported a related impact. Domestic violence can result in serious injuries and even death. Which is why it's critical to participate in this awareness walk because we want to show our community that our survivors are not alone and that there are so many people who want to help when folks are ready.
This is not an issue that we can solve alone. That's why I am honored to have joined Governor Walz's office and Senator Champion in calling for an end to this violence and committing to solving this issue as intergovernmental partners. Thank you so much to Pastors Jori and Chris Thibodeaux, Helene Pearson, Pethuel LeFlore, Cesarine Ntanga, Monique Thompkins, the Board of Directors, all of the incredible volunteers, and everyone who walked in solidarity with our survivors of domestic violence, breast cancer, and bullying.
Latino Business Week Kickoff Event
It was such an honor to join my incredible colleague Council Member Jason Chavez (Ward 9) on the Southside at Mercado Central to kick off Latino Business Week in the City of Minneapolis. A few weeks ago when I mentioned my Latino heritage to my colleagues, a lot of folks were surprised and didn't know I was Black and Latino. And yes, I am Black and Latino. Latinos are of Black, Indigenous, Asian, European, and other descents, we are everything.
When my grandmother came to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic, she came here with hopes that she can get a better education, raise her family, create opportunity for us, and start her own business, like how our Latino business owners have done in our city today. While we celebrate Latino Business Week and Latino Heritage Month, we know that many people may want to celebrate the great tradition of food, but we also have a rich history in every realm whether it's politics, business, sports, etc.
It was such a pleasure to be included in the City of Minneapolis's first Latino Business Week and I cannot wait to continue uplifting and supporting our Latino business owners in every corner of our city. Thank you so much to Council Member Chavez, Ivonne Hernandez (Ward 9 Policy Aide), the CPED Small Business team, and all of our fantastic business owners for your dedication in bringing this idea to fruition.
The Link's "Rise for Change" Breakfast
I had the joy of attending The Link's "Rise for Change" Breakfast to shed a light on the sex trafficking of boys in our community. The Link is a North Minneapolis-based youth and adult led nonprofit providing housing and supportive services to 2,000 youth experiencing homelessness, sexual exploitation, and/or involvement in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems each year.
During this breakfast, I heard about the incredible impact that The Link is making on our community, specifically through the Safe Harbor Programs. The Link’s Safe Harbor Programs are in partnership with the state of Minnesota Safe Harbor/No Wrong Door Response.
Safe Harbor Continuum of Services include:
- Outreach & Crisis Line,
- Emergency Shelter,
- Housing Programs,
- Supportive Services, and
- After Care.
8 out of 10 youth in Safe Harbor Programs identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). 95% of youth at Passageways report an increased sense of self worth. Words come short of describing the life-changing effect that these brilliant staff members have on our neighbors, especially our youth.
Thank you so much to Beth Holger for your fierce and relentless leadership, Cemarr Peterson, Caierre Mitchell, Z, Rainy, and the rest of the team at The Link for your powerful advocacy for our most vulnerable community members.
NEON's Collective Kitchens Food Business Incubator Groundbreaking Ceremony
It was a delightful day on the Northside as we celebrated a significant milestone of breaking ground for Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)'s Collective Kitchens on West Broadway Avenue. Approximately 40% of NEON's clients are in the food industry, yet the nearest commercial kitchen is over 5 hours away in Wisconsin. This poses huge challenges for aspiring food entrepreneurs. That's why NEON is building Minnesota's leading food industry specific incubator right here on the Northside.
This $21 million dollar project will include a commissary kitchen, a consumer-packaged goods kitchen, and five individual retail kitchens to help chefs and food entrepreneurs create the dishes of their dreams. This collective kitchen will also feature a second-floor classroom space to provide cooking classes for both business entrepreneurs and the community. NEON's Collective Kitchens is set to open in November 2025.
Congratulations to Team NEON, the campaign committee, and all of the project partners on this magnificent achievement. To see NEON, LSE Architects, and Tri-Construction who are all Black-led organizations based on the Northside as a part of this project reminds me that this is what Northsiders deserve. North Minneapolis deserves this kind of investment just like any other part of this city. The brilliance and creativity of our Northside entrepreneurs not only deserves to be celebrated, but to be listened to, to be advocated for, and to build spaces, like the food incubator project, that will give Northsiders the autonomy to create, explore, and invent.
Shiloh Temple's 93rd Anniversary & Grand Opening of Shiloh Cares Food Shelf/Northside Community Safety Resource Center
I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to speak at Shiloh Temple and commemorate two marvelous occasions: the grand opening of Shiloh Cares Food Shelf/Northside Community Safety Resource Center and Shiloh Temple's 93rd Anniversary, a remarkable journey of faith, love, and community.
Shiloh Cares Food Shelf/Northside Community Safety Resource Center is a $2 million renovation project that includes an expanded food shelf, mental health services, narcan on-hand, and, most importantly, a safe place for community members to seek support from. Currently, this center has 23 youth who are hired at $18 per hour. Shiloh Cares Food Shelf hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You must be in line by 2:30 PM to be served the same day.
For nearly a century, Shiloh has been a home for many, a place where our community gather to worship, support one another, and grow in our spiritual lives. My office extends heartfelt gratitude to Bishop Howell and Pastor Abdul-Brown for their unwavering dedication and leadership. Their guidance has not only strengthened our community, but has also inspired us to reach out and uplift those around us. Thank you for your commitment to our community and your passion for service.
I was honored to speak with the Grounded Solutions Network team during their visit to North Minneapolis.
In this image, I am speaking at Agape Oasis's 5th Annual Awareness Walk for survivors of domestic violence, bullyling, and breast cancer.
My office was honored to join The Link's "Rise For Change" Breakfast to learn more about the issues of youth homelessness and sex trafficking in our community.
In this image, there are community members touring the new Shiloh Cares Food Shelf at Shiloh Temple International Ministries.
In this picture, the Minneapolis City Council is celebrating the Youth Civic Engagement Day honorary resolution.
Honorary Resolutions
- 2024 Community Media Day honorary resolution
- Youth Civic Engagement Day honorary resolution
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week honorary resolution
- National Transgender Children Day honorary resolution
- Indigenous Peoples Day honorary resolution
Budget Update
Budget season is well on its way. We have been receiving departmental presentations and meeting with constituents to hear directly from Northsiders what budget priorities folks have.
There will be two public hearings for residents to come and share their thoughts. All public hearings will take place in the Council Chambers of the Public Service Center, 250 S 4th St., Room 350 Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Budget Public Hearings
- Tuesday, November 12th at 10:00 AM
- Tuesday, December 10th at 6:05 PM
Residents can also send in written public testimony any time by emailing CouncilComment@minneapolismn.gov. You are always welcome to contact the Ward 5 office directly as well to ask questions or share your thoughts.
Are you experiencing struggles with food insecurity, housing, career readiness, and legal matters? Are you in need of help? Please look below to see which resources can be beneficial to you.
Career Readiness
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Project for Pride in Living (PPL)
- PPL builds the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative affordable housing and career readiness services.
Family Support & Educational Programming
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Way to Grow
- Way to Grow is a nonprofit organization on the Northside that provides free, year-round family support and educational programming for families in Minneapolis and in surrounding suburbs.
Food Insecurity
- EMERGE Youth-Led Food Shelf
- Days/Times: Weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Location: ECTC, 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411.
- Free Dinner
- Days/Times: Weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
- Salem Lutheran Church, 4150 Dupont Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN
- Contact: 612-521-3644
- Haven Community Pantry
- Days/Times: Weekly on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location: Sanctuary Covenant Church, 2018 Aldrich Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Free/Discounted Internet
Housing/Tenant Protections
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Home Line
- This organization provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.
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United Renters for Justice/Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia
- United Renters for Justice/Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia is a base-building nonprofit working to transform the Minneapolis housing system.
Legal Representation
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Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office
- The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office appreciates hearing from members of the public. In many cases, they are able to provide direct assistance to people. Hearing from members of the public also alerts us to problems occurring in the marketplace.
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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
- This organization provides free legal aid to people with low-income, disabilities, and seniors in 20 Central Minnesota counties. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Debt collection and unfair loans
- Disability-related cases
- Divorce and child custody
- Domestic violence
- Elder abuse
- Housing discrimination and evictions
- Immigration and citizenship
- IRS Tax Issues
Minneapolis 311
- Need to report an issue? Can't find the right information? Minneapolis 311 can help. 311 coordinates with City departments and service providers to report your concerns, find you information and connect you with nonemergency City services.
- There are many ways to get in contact with Minneapolis 311 for non-emergency information. Choose what's easiest for you.
- Call 311. Agents are here to answer your call 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 311 from within city limits or 612-673-3000.
- Email 311. You can email 311 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Agents will respond 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Text 311. You can text 311 a short question any time. Just text two or three keywords to 311TXT (311898) to receive an answer from the Minneapolis 311 information database on your mobile phone.
- Get the 311 mobile app. Report neighborhood issues on the 311 mobile app 24 hours a day.
- TTY. 311 agents use computer-based technology so hearing-impaired callers can easily communicate with the City using TDD/TTY devices. Call TTY 612-263-6850.
- Use the contact form. You can send 311 your comments or questions on the website contact form.
City of Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis has a ton of job opportunities that span across multiple departments.
Recent Job Postings
City of Saint Paul
The City of Saint Paul also has a wide array of job opportunities available.
Recent Job Postings
Hennepin County
Hennepin County is the largest county in Minnesota and has a wide variety of job openings in different industries.
Recent Job Postings
Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities can be a great place to start to look for a new job/change in your career. Start by viewing the MN Council of Nonprofits Job Board here.
Recent Job Postings
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Case Manager | Shelter and Transitional Housing, Avenues for Youth
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Chief Narrative Officer, African American Leadership Forum
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Equity & Justice Director, The Arc Minnesota
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Law Student/Law Clerk, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
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Legislative Director, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
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Managing Director | Client Foundations, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
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Process Improvement Manager, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
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Volunteer and Community Partnerships Manager, International Institute of Minnesota
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YCC Youth Specialist (Part-time, Sat/Sun from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM), The Link
State of Minnesota
The State of Minnesota is a great place to start your job search. Click here to view job openings in the state.
Recent Job Postings
Crews are preparing to sweep streets across Minneapolis this month and November to clean the streets before winter. Street sweeping helps keep leaves and debris out of the storm drains and from ending up in our lakes and creeks and the Mississippi River.
To make sure crews can do the best job possible, temporary hot pink “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance so streets will be clear of cars when they’re swept. The first signs will be posted Monday, October 21st, and sweeping will begin the next day. Anyone who parks on the street will need to follow posted parking rules or their cars may be ticketed and towed.
Ways to stay informed of the parking rules:
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Interactive web feature – The Street Sweeping Schedule Map will be available on the City’s website before street sweeping begins. Visitors to the website will be able to find out which week their street is scheduled to be swept. Then, on the weekend before each of the four weeks, the schedule for the upcoming week will be broken down to show which day of the week streets are scheduled to be swept.
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“No Parking” signs – City crews will post “No Parking” signs at least 24 hours before sweeping any streets. Parking will be banned from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the day a street is swept. However, the “No Parking” signs will be removed as soon as possible after a street has been completely swept to allow people to resume parking after the signs are removed. Vehicles not in compliance with “No Parking” signs may be ticketed and towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot. The sweeping takes several steps, so people should not resume parking until the signs are removed.
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Email and text alerts – You can sign up to get an alert automatically emailed or texted to you at the start of street sweeping.
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Social media – The City will use Facebook and X to post periodic street sweeping updates and information.
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Videos – Street sweeping is explained in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong on the City’s YouTube channel and on Minneapolis City TV.
Click here to learn more about street sweeping.
Matthew Hulstein (Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid attorney) and Patty Walton (Community Clinics Fellow) met with my staff, Bethany Turnwall and Dieu Do, about the new in-person legal clinic in Harrison.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid has an in-person clinic in the Harrison neighborhood, offering free legal help! Legal Aid handles problems on this civil side (not criminal), including: housing, consumer, immigration, federal tax, public benefits, family law, and disability discrimination. Generally, clients must be Hennepin residents and be either lower income or aged 60+ (regardless of income).
Legal Clinic Details
- Days/Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location: Harrison Neighborhood Association (HNA), 1501 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405
- Walk-ins welcome/appointments preferred
- To schedule an appointment, call 612-352-9778. Residents can also call Legal Aid's central intake line: 1-877-696-6529 or visit www.mylegalaid.org.
- Patty Walton, pictured above in the yellow jacket, is a Community Clinics Fellow who is staffing the clinic in the Harrison Neighborhood.
Child Care Economic Development Program Request for Proposals
Deadline: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
DEED, through its Child Care Community Partnerships Office, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to receive grants to be used to implement solutions to reduce the childcare shortage in the state, including but not limited to funding for childcare business start-ups or expansion, retention of current child care programs, training, facility modifications, direct subsidies or incentives to retain employees, or improvements required for licensing, and assistance with licensing and other regulatory requirements.
First Generation Down Payment Assistance
Minnesota’s two new first-come, first-served, down payment assistance programs are still accepting applications, and 50% of allocated funds remain.
Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund
Deadline: Friday, November 1st, 2024
Hennepin County will accept another round of applications for the Environmental Response Fund (ERF) this fall. ERF grants are available for the investigation and cleanup of non-petroleum contamination or petroleum-related contamination.
Eligible applicants for ERF include municipalities, economic development agencies, housing and redevelopment authorities, other local public entities, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit developers. ERF grants are not available to non-local government responsible parties. The fall round opened August 1 and closes November 1, 2024.
Hennepin County HRA Homebuyer Assistance Program
Limited Funds Available: Check Page For Updates
The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) created the Homebuyer Assistance Program to reduce racial disparities in homeownership. HCHRA will provide down payment financing to assist buyers interested in purchasing a home to have as their principal place of residence in Hennepin County.
Eligibility Requirements
- Borrower’s gross household income must be at or below 115% AMI.
First-time buyer: Borrower must not have an ownership interest in another property for the last 3 years.
- Borrower can have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or Social Security Number (SSN).
- Borrower must contribute at least $1,000 of their own funds toward the purchase.
- Housing Ratios: Borrower’s PITI must be within 20-35% (front end), not to exceed 50% (back-end) of gross income.
Required Education
- Certificate of Home Stretch group education within one year prior to purchase; see available workshops on Minnesota Homeownership Center website. Framework or other curriculums are not accepted. Sign up for NWHP workshops.
- Certificate of 1:1 Pre-purchase advising is required within one year of purchase. Sign up for NWHP pre-purchase advising.
- If there are two borrowers, both must complete Home Stretch and pre-purchase counseling.
Click here for more information and to apply for this program.
Do you want to get more involved and don't know where to start? Click here to see which neighborhood you live in and see what our awesome neighborhood associations are up to!
Harrison Neighborhood Association
Hawthorne Neighborhood Council
Heritage Park Neighborhood Association
- General Contact Information: hpna@hpnampls.org
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HPNA.Mpls/
Jordan Area Community Council
Northside Residents Redevelopment Council
Old Highland Neighborhood Association
- Website: https://www.oldhighland.org/
Warehouse District/North Loop Neighborhood Association
- General Contact Information: info@northloop.org
- Website: https://northloop.org/
Project Overview
The City of Minneapolis is working on a project to create a safe bike path on 2nd Street N, between Plymouth Ave N and Dowling Ave N. This new bike path will be separate from the road to keep people who bike safe. This is because the current bike lanes on the road are not enough. At intersections with traffic lights, we'll make changes to make it safer for people on bikes and people who walk.
This project is not just about safety; it is also about making it easier for people who walk and bike in this area. We want to make it simple to get around and connect with other bike and walking paths in the city. Our project will connect to a new bike path at Dowling and 2nd Street N, and it will also connect to the upcoming Upper Harbor Regional Park. It will connect to other protected bike paths along 26th Ave N and Lowry Ave N.
Community Engagement
Please join us for the first North 2nd Street community bike ride to learn more about traffic safety and bike facility improvements. This is a 5-mile bike ride. No one will be left behind due to speed.
Event Details:
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Location: Upper Harbor Regional Park (Washington & Dowling)
- RSVP to the bike ride here: https://arcg.is/1CnO8C1
Ongoing Engagement Opportunities
Since 2011, Northsiders and the City have explored a neighborhood greenway. This engagement identified a route along Irving Avenue North and Humboldt Avenue North from 44th Avenue to 4th Avenue.
This project will connect:
- Parks,
- Schools,
- Local businesses, and
- Other community destinations.
This project includes improvements for:
- Biking,
- Walking,
- Traffic calming,
- Recreation, and
- Green Space.
Join the project team at the upcoming open house to talk with project staff, learn about the project, and share what you want to see changed or improved.
Event Details:
- Date/Time: Wednesday, October 30th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Location: Folwell Recreation Center, 1615 N Dowling Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412
- There is no formal presentation for this open house. Anyone is welcome to drop in during the open house at any time.
Ongoing Engagement Opportunity
Join me from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM every Monday for Open Coffee Hours! These are informal and a chance for me to hear directly from you while we share coffee or a meal (virtually).
Office hours is on a first come first served basis. Please try not to call in past 12:50 p.m. as we want to leave enough time to chat about what you'd like to discuss.
Please RSVP here and my staff will follow-up with the call-in details. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Dieu Do, Policy Associate, at dieu.do@minneapolismn.gov.
Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing Kits
You can once again get up to four free at-home COVID-19 testing kits through the federal government. With a high number of cases in our community, it’s important to protect ourselves and our families. Regular testing can help you stay informed about your health and reduce the risk of spreading the virus to loved ones.
You can use these whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms. You can take the test at home and receive results within 30 minutes—no need to drop anything off at a lab.
Click here to order your free tests today (no cost including shipping).
COVID Test Expiration Dates
- Many COVID-19 tests have extended expiration dates, so you may still be able to use them after the date printed on the box. To check if your test has an extended expiration date, check the FDA’s list of extended expiration dates.
Get Vaccinated
Flu, RSV, and COVID season is just around the corner. Minnesota is also experiencing a significant rise in pertussis cases among children, and there is also a measles outbreak in the Twin Cities metro area. Talk to a trusted medical professional to discuss what works best for you and your family to stay healthy this season.
Available Resources:
Minneapolis Trees Program Creating A Climate Legacy
The City Trees program is providing low-cost trees to Minneapolis property owners. Since the program began in 2006, the City has helped plant more than 20,000 trees. Minneapolis is one of the country’s greenest cities.
Trees are available year-round to:
- Businesses
- Nonprofits
- Organizations
- Apartment buildings with five or more units
Residents in Minneapolis Green Zones are encouraged to participate and to plant shade trees for the most benefits, including natural cooling during the hotter months.
The Climate Legacy Initiative is funding the City Trees program.
See what tree programs are offered on the City website.
Watch a video and hear from our City Trees team.
    
10th Annual Trans Equity Summit
The Trans Equity Summit is an annual event to connect trans and gender non-conforming community members and their allies to resources, learning, and community. It includes workshops, a career and resource fair, a keynote speaker, healing and aesthetics offerings – everything from tarot card readings to makeup tutorials – and a reception with performances.
Event Details:
- Date/Time: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE Oak Street, Minneapolis, MN
- RSVP: Register here to secure your free admission to the 10th Annual Trans Equity Summit today!
Early Voting Event
Make sure your voice is heard by voting early! All eligible Minneapolis voters are welcome to vote early at this event hosted by Catholic Charities. You can vote even if you are experiencing homelessness.
Event Details:
- Date/Time: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Location: Catholic Charities Evergreen Residence, 177 Glenwood Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN
Jordan Area Community Council Annual Meeting
Event Details:
- Date/Time: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: 2147 Lowry Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Hidden Scars: Healing the Unseen Pain of Abuse
A community forum in honor of domestic violence awareness month and a celebration of Phyllis Wheatley Community Center's 100th anniversary.
Event Details:
- Date/Time: Thursday, October 17th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: 1301 10th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
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