Arbor Day
Apr
26

Arbor Day

McRae Park was selected at the Citywide Arbor Day site for 2024! Come join the fun on Friday, April 24 from 4-8 p.m. and enjoy a 5k and kids’ sapling dash, help plant over 65 new trees around the park, live music and food trucks and fun activities all over the park.

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Greening Committee
May
2

Greening Committee

Check out the FRNNG Greening Committee's second meeting of 2024 on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 from 12–2 p.m. at McRae Rec Center. Help reimagine what this committee can accomplish around sustainability, waste reduction, conservation and environmental justice.

All are welcome! Sign up as a Greening volunteer or just show up.

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Minnehaha Creek Duck Race
May
4

Minnehaha Creek Duck Race

  • 1200 East Minnehaha Parkway Minneapolis, MN, 55417 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready for our 4th Annual Minnehaha Creek Duck Race on Saturday, May 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! Sponsor a duck (or a whole flock), enter the Gray Duck raffle and enjoy a community festival with food trucks and fun activities!


We also have opportunities for businesses to sponsor the event and reach thousands of community members! Learn more here.

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FRNNG Annual Meeting & Board Election
May
15

FRNNG Annual Meeting & Board Election

Celebrate all the great things happening in our neighborhoods at the Annual Meeting & Board Election. Learn more below about serving on the board and register to run for an open seat in the election. Renters and members of underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to run. Voting will run online from May 15-17.

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Plant Swap
May
22

Plant Swap

Join the first-ever neighborhood Plant Swap! Drop in to bring extra plants that need a new home, adopt new plants and meet and talk with other plant people. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.

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Buckthorn Removal
Jun
1

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Greening Committee
Jun
6

Greening Committee

Check out the FRNNG Greening Committee's second meeting of 2024 on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 from 12–2 p.m. at McRae Rec Center. Help reimagine what this committee can accomplish around sustainability, waste reduction, conservation and environmental justice.

All are welcome! Sign up as a Greening volunteer or just show up.

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Buckthorn Removal
Jun
16

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Jun
26

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Jul
6

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Jul
21

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Jul
24

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Aug
3

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Aug
18

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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FRNNG Board of Directors Meeting
Aug
21

FRNNG Board of Directors Meeting

FRNNG Monthly Board Meeting at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (please note the venue change due to McRae Rec Center being closed for construction).

Community members are welcome and encouraged to join the meeting, ask questions, bring ideas and get involved with the neighborhood.

FRNNG also posts approved meeting minutes, bylaws and financials at frnng.org/about-us

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Buckthorn Removal
Aug
28

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Sep
7

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Sep
15

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Sep
25

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this year to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Greening Committee
Mar
16

Greening Committee

Check out the FRNNG Greening Committee's second meeting of 2024 on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 from 12–2 p.m. at McRae Rec Center. Help reimagine what this committee can accomplish around sustainability, waste reduction, conservation and environmental justice.

All are welcome! Sign up as a Greening volunteer or just show up.

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Greening Committee
Feb
24

Greening Committee

Check out the FRNNG Greening Committee's second meeting of 2024 on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 from 12–2 p.m. at McRae Rec Center. Help reimagine what this committee can accomplish around sustainability, waste reduction, conservation and environmental justice.

All are welcome! Sign up as a Greening volunteer or just show up.

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Community Connections Conference
Feb
17

Community Connections Conference

Mark your calendar for the annual Community Connections Conference on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.!

Sign up to attend and enjoy free food, dance, resources, fun breakout sessions and learning how get involved in your community and government decision-making. The conference is open to Minneapolis residents, community groups, neighborhoods and local government.

Sign up and learn how to get a free ride from Metro Transit on the Community Connections Conference event page.

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Self-Defense Workshop for Women & Trans/Non-Binary Neighbors
Jan
13

Self-Defense Workshop for Women & Trans/Non-Binary Neighbors

Sign up here for a self-defense workshop for our neighbors who identify as women, trans or non-binary on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the gym at McRae Recreation Center (906 E. 47th St.).

Pre-registration is required and spots are limited! Open to teens, adults and seniors. Please submit one registration per person attending. FRNNG will collect a freewill donation of $5/person at the workshop when you check in. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Click here to sign up.

The first 30 minutes will be led by MPD Crime Prevention Specialist, Jennifer Neale. Then Gail Boxrud and Dante Pastrano from Krav Maga Minneapolis will teach how to defend yourself from the most common attacks you might face through awareness-building, avoidance, hitting, kicking, and using your voice. Learn more here and please wear comfortable clothing.

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Holiday Lights Tour
Dec
11
to Dec 31

Holiday Lights Tour

  • Field Regina Northrop neighborhoods (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re hosting our FIRST-EVER Field Regina Northrop Holiday Lights Tour. The tour is self-guided and runs from Monday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. each evening.

Showcase your home, apartment or business display! Any size display and winter holiday is welcome — Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year! Sign up by Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 11:59 p.m. at the link below.

The tour map will be available Dec. 8. Contact our Community Coordinator, Lauren, at frnng@frnng.org with any questions.

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Buckthorn Removal
Nov
11

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this fall to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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McRae Howl-o-ween
Oct
28

McRae Howl-o-ween

McRae Park is hosting its annual Howl-O-Ween Adventure party! Activities will include an off-leash dog play area, “Tricks for Treats” trail with a variety of activities, prize hunt, photo booth, and a costume contest! Everyone is welcome to attend and admire the adorable pups and if you’d like to register your dog, it’s $10.

Click here to sign your dog up for the event!

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South Minneapolis Seniors Fair
Oct
25

South Minneapolis Seniors Fair

The South Minneapolis Seniors Fair on Wednesday, Oct 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Pearl Park Recreation Center! This interactive event will include free workshops, an elected officials panel and resources.

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Buckthorn Removal
Oct
8

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this fall to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Ward 8 Candidate Forum
Oct
3

Ward 8 Candidate Forum

  • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreaion Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Ward 8 neighborhoods and partners for a Ward 8 City Council Candidate Forum moderated by the League of Women Voters.

The event will be held at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center.

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Neighborhood Cheer Squad - Canceled
Oct
1

Neighborhood Cheer Squad - Canceled

Looking for a fun way to celebrate runners in the Twin Cities Marathon on October 1? Join our neighborhood Cheer Squad from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. with noisemakers, music, supplies to make signs, and free treats to cheer on runners!

Find us in front Holy Cross Lutheran Church (1720 E. Minnehaha Pkwy). Please park on the street or walk/bike over. Thanks to Holy Cross for co-hosting this event! Sign up to help here.

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Ward 11 Candidate Forum
Sep
27

Ward 11 Candidate Forum

Join Ward 11 neighborhoods and partners for a Ward 11 City Council Candidate Forum moderated by the League of Women Voters. The event will be held at Mayflower Church in the lower level meeting room.

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Buckthorn Removal
Sep
24

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this fall to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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Buckthorn Removal
Sep
16

Buckthorn Removal

Join us this fall to remove buckthorn along Minnehaha Creek! With no power tools or chemicals, this is a great volunteer opportunity for older children, teens and adults!

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