Annual Meeting & Board Election
Celebrate all the great things happening in our neighborhoods on May 15! Chat with neighbors over refreshments and hear from Council Members Andrea Jenkins and Emily Koski, Park Commissioner Steffanie Musich, Crime Prevention Specialist Jennifer Neale and the FRNNG Board. Click here for the meeting agenda.
Vote in the Election: help elect the next FRNNG Board at the event OR online at frnng.org from May 15-17.
Board members are needed: learn more about serving on the board and register to run for an open seat below! Renters and members of underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to run.
What’s Happening around Field Regina Northrop?
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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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Join the Board
FRNNG has a few openings on the board: please consider donating your time and talents to our community! Serving on the board is a fun, flexible volunteer opportunity. You’ll spend 4-6 hours per month, attend meetings on the third Wednesday of the month, and work to steer and plan events and programs.
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Duck Race Thank You
Thank you for a wonderful 4th Annual Minnehaha Creek Duck Race! Huge thanks to our volunteers and coordinator, sponsors, participating organizations, food vendors and Mayor Frey, who kicked off today’s race! Special thanks to V. Paul for this photo!
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3rd Precinct Community Safety Center Meetings
Join a community engagement meeting about the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center at 2633 Minnehaha (which encompasses the former 3rd Precinct). There will be a virtual session on May 22 and FRNNG will also host its own community session on June 19 at our monthly board meeting for FRN neighbors.
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Greening Committee
Get involved with neighborhood sustainability, conservation of green spaces and environmental justice at the next meeting on Thurs., June 6 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome!
Sign up to help remove buckthorn along the creek this year below!
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Facade Grants
Eligible local businesses, commercial property owners and non-profits can apply for up to $5,000 in matching grant funds through FRNNG and the City of Minneapolis. Learn more below.
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Home Loan Programs
FRNNG offers low interest and deferred loans for home improvement projects, emergency repairs and more through the Center for Energy & Environment. Learn more below!
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Volunteer with FRNNG
Get involved with your neighborhood by volunteering with our Greening Committee, on our Board of Directors, with events and more.
Learn more and sign up up below!
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Next FRNNG Board Meeting
The Board will meet on Wed., May 15 at 6:30 pm in the Gym at McRae Rec Center for the Annual Meeting & Board Election. The public is 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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