Donate Blood! Make a difference! Red Cross Community Blood Drive at Pritzker Hageman When: Monday, December 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Where: The Pritzker Hageman Law Firm | 100 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Make an Appointment to Donate Blood: pritzlaw.us/donateblood

East Hennepin Avenue Bridge Connecting Nicollet Island to the East Bank Source: Hennepin County Library. View is directed towards the SE.

The Land Use & Infrastructure committee is having one of it's final meetings before board turnover this upcoming Monday from 6:30p to 7:30p. If you have an interest in what is happening around the area, join in on their zoom meeting! You can find all the info on eastbankmpls.org/calendar.

🗳️Do you have a plan to vote? We collected various resources on one page for you to make one. You can find it on eastbankmpls.org/VOTE 🧑‍💻There we have collected information about registration, ballot information, candidate profiles, and more.

I’d like to offer this as a nationwide candidate for “Best View When You Step Out of the Movie Theater.” I would also love to see other candidates

🍟 RIP the Original Dinky Donalds... long live the Dinky bike lanes 🚲

💚💙 Thousands of Bows of Love went up across Minneapolis this summer after the shooting at Annunciation. As winter nears, the bows are being collected to become part of a future memorial. 👉 Please remove any bows from public spaces near your home by Oct. 30 More info at bowsoflove.com

The East Bank Neighborhoods Annual Meeting is coming up — Tues, Nov 18 | 5:30–8p at the Machine Shop. Come hear updates, meet neighbors, and help guide what’s next for our community. + Cash bar & apps! 🗳️ Request your 2025 board election ballot now at linktr.ee/eastbankmpls

East Bank Current • Newsletter for November 2025: Annual Meeting, Board Elections, E Line, East River Flats Park improvements and More mailchi.mp/eastbankmpls...

Improvements for East River Flats Park slated for 2026 Attend our next Land Use + Infrastructure Committee meeting to learn more (November 3rd, 6:30 pm) Details: www.eastbankmpls.org/news/east-ri...

Dinkytown - 14th Avenue SE (1963) #Minneapolis

Just witnessed someone trying to fireb*mb Fletcher’s Ice Cream in NE. Saw a dude acting weird next to a parked car in front of the place. I walked by, heard a smash through my earbuds, smelled gasoline/kerosine. Turned around, snapped some photos instinctively. Thankfully they suck at molot*vs.

"I am proud that last year the City Council took action and provided funding for Dinky After Dark. Now, after years of advocating, students will have increased lighting in corridors and improved safety for all," said Councilwoman Robin Wonsley www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

Tomorrow is all about the Ȟaȟáwakpa — also known as the Mississippi River. Join us from 9 a.m.–Noon as we care for the Father Hennepin Bluff lower trail, then head just a block over to the Stone Arch Bridge for The Owámni Falling Water Festival (11 a.m.–4 p.m.) with performances, food, and more!

Did you know that the City of Minneapolis has their own radio station? KMOJ 89.9 FM plays hip hop, R&B, & talk shows that feature community members. You can hear more about them in this recent Kare 11 feature: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8Pr...

We’ve got reports from the League of Women Voters MPLS that their system glitched and the livestream will not be operational tonight. However, they are filming it and will post the video after the event.

One hour until the Ward 2 City Council Candidate Forum Coffman Union Theater (1st floor).

Can’t get to CMU tonight for the MPLS Ward 2 City Council Candidate Forum? You can watch from the comfort of home: www.youtube.com/live/-5iaUpZ...

What are you up to at 6:30p today? If it's not the MPLS Ward 2 Candidate Forum, you must not be from around here. No worries, anyone can join! See you from 6:30 to 8 at Coffman Memorial Union's 1st Floor Theater.

"Officials activated new sidewalk lights in Dinkytown to help curb crime as part of the "Dinky After Dark" initiative." www.kare11.com/article/news...

Calling all Ghouls & Goblins! It's time to celebrate halloween, Van Cleve style! Join your neighbors on Saturday, October 25th for this free, daytime halloween event.

🍂 🎃 Do your kiddos not have plans for MEA break? Well, now they do! Join MPRB at Van Cleve Park for a variety of activities to keep you busy. Register at minneapolisparks.org/register

Neighbors from Nicollet Island–East Bank, Marcy-Holmes, SE Como, Mid-City Industrial, Dinkytown, and University neighborhoods—you’re invited! The East Bank Neighborhoods Annual Meeting & Board Elections will be held Tuesday, Nov 18 at Machine Shop Enjoy apps, connect with neighbors, and vote!

The Owámni Falling Water Festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 am–4 pm, by the Stone Arch Bridge—honoring Owámniyomni, the Dakota name for the falls meaning “turbulent water.” Experience Indigenous music, food, art, and storytelling, presented by the MPRB and Owámniyomni Okhódayapi.

Ward 2 – Precinct 6 voters: 🗳 Polling move 2025–26: Grace Church → Graduate by Hilton, 615 Washington Ave SE Nov 4 Election: 7 AM–8 PM | Early voting: Sept 19–Nov 3 Ranked choice voting in effect! ✅ Details: vote.minneapolismn.gov

Keep up with the flow! 🌊 Subscribe to The East Bank Current, our monthly newsletter for events, updates, and community news. 🗞️ Sign up here → mailchi.mp/eastbankmpls...

Tomorrow, OCTOBER 7th is the LAST day to submit your questions in advance for the Ward 2 Candidate Forum on October 14th. 🙋You can do so here: tinyurl.com/Ward2ForumQs

🚲 Minneapolis is amazing for biking—but more bikes = more theft risk. Protect your ride in minutes: register your bike’s serial # at BikeIndex.org! Make Minneapolis tough on bike thieves—register today! 🔗 minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/bicycling/bicycle-registration/

🎨We had some amazing chalk artists at the Como Cookout this year. If you had access to chalk this fall, what would you decide to draw in our neighborhoods?

✨ On Wednesday, the 10th Ave Bridge—linking East Bank & Cedar-Riverside and running parallel to I-35W— was dedicated to Kari Dziedzic. Kari represented our community in the MN State Senate from 2012 until her passing last year and we’re grateful to see her legacy honored here. ❤️

🗳️ Ward 2 Candidate Forum 📅 Tues, Oct 14 | 6:30–8p | Coffman Union Theater Undecided? Hear from the candidates. Decided? Get your last minute questions answered. 🎥 Livestream + recording at LWVmpls.org Free & open to the public! 🙋Ask questions in advance by October 7th: tinyurl.com/Ward2ForumQs

The air may not be crisp and the leaves may still be green, but it is officially October! We are looking forward to all of the fun things happening in the neighborhoods this fall. What are you most excited about?

East Bank Current • Newsletter for October 2025 mailchi.mp/eastbankmpls...

🎃 Fall Fest Pumpkin-Palooza! 🍁 Sun, Oct 5 | 1–3pm | Across from Lunds, 28 University Ave SE Free pumpkins, decorating, costume contests (kids, adults & pets!), treats, music & more! Hosted by neighbors in the area—come celebrate fall!

Today was the bridge dedication to rename the 10th Ave bridge for Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic. Senator Dziedzic is deeply missed and we are all so grateful for everything she did serving our community.

🌳 Only a few more chances to get your nature time in at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park for Stewardship this season! Join us THIS SAT, October 4th from 9a-Noon! Haven't been with us before? Do our quick 3 minute registration at linktr.ee/eastbankmpls and show up on Saturday. No experience needed.

More SOUTHEAST erasure by a news organization that should know better. Also, the 10th Ave Bridge ceremony will be held on the University of Minnesota Law School side at 10AM, for those interested. Anyway, here it is under construction in 1928.

We had a great crew at Talmage Crossing Prairie Garden this last Saturday! We worked on pathways, weeding, removing giant Canada Goldenrod, & digging out an invasive mulberry tree. 🧑‍🌾 Sound like fun? Join us for our next gardening date at Talmage Crossing Prairie Garden on WED, October 8th from 5-7p

🧺 Thanks for coming to the 2025 Como Cookout! We had a blast hosting you last weekend. Got photos or stories? Tag us! ℹ️ Miss a resource at the fair? DM us—we’ll connect you. Stay in touch via socials + linktr.ee/EastBankMPLS. 🎉 Next up: our Annual Meeting on Tues, Nov 18—mark your calendars!

Minneapolis is launching a pilot of traffic safety cameras on Sept. 30. Cameras enforcing speed limits will begin issuing warnings starting at five locations across Minneapolis. Learn more about the pilot program: https://direc.to/nLY2

Dinkytown Dyptych, 2015

You may have seen these at the Como Cookout, but if you haven't -- The murals on the Van Cleve Pool Shed are complete! A big thank you to our Community Painting Day attendees & the marvelous muralist Constanza Carballo 🎨 You have made our neighborhoods brighter and more joyful than ever.

TODAY IS THE DAY: Rename Marcy Park! A second public hearing on renaming Marcy Park to Dinky Park will be held on TONIGHT @ 5:45 pm at Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters. Want to participate? Learn how to here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNP...

TONIGHT -> Ward 1 City Council Forum at N.E. Recreation Center When: Thursday, September 25, 6:30 to 8:00 pm Where: Northeast Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St NE. (location) Forum: 6:30-7:30p Candidate meet & greet: 7:30-8p To watch the livestream, go to www.youtube.com/live/re8zK-O...

☔️ Thank you to our Diverter Rain Garden Volunteers that joined us yesterday. New York Asters, Turtleheads, and Button Bush are all in bloom. They are loving this extra month of warm weather. We will be adding another garden maintenance day in October, stay tuned for more details

St. Anthony Falls Source: Hennepin County Library. Looking downstream from falls

Had a great time connecting at the Como cookout! Always a great event to kick off the fall with students back on campus.