Get Ready for the 5th Annual Duck Race
Get ready for our 5th Annual Minnehaha Creek Duck Race on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Sponsor a duck (or a whole flock), enter the Gray Duck raffle and enjoy a community festival with food trucks, live music and fun activities! Volunteers are needed - sign up here.
We also have opportunities for businesses to sponsor the event and reach thousands of community members! Learn more here.
What’s Happening around Field Regina Northrop?
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Sign up for Creek Restoration
Volunteer to help restore the Minnehaha Creek woods with our Greening Committee team by removing buckthorn, garlic mustard and other invasive plant species and adding native grasses, flowering plants and shrubs. This is a great volunteer opportunity for all - beginners, teens, older kids - and we supply training and other equipment. NO power tools or chemicals are used.
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Call for Bands for Duck Race
FRNNG's Duck Race planning team is looking for local bands who might be interested in sharing their talents for an hour-long set with the crowds at this year's Duck Race on May 3, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you're interested, please email our Coordinator, Lauren, below.
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Neighborhood Construction
Learn what’s happening around Field, Regina & Northrop!
Click below to learn about neighborhood construction projects happening around the neighborhood. We add to this list as new projects pop up.
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Neighborhood Loan Programs
FRNNG offers a couple loan options through local nonprofit, CEE. From emergency repairs to installing solar panels, neighborhood loans can help make it possible with low monthly payments, flexible terms and support.
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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 for new signage, windows and doors, painting, brickwork and more. In our area, grants need a 1:2 match. Learn more below.
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Next FRNNG Board Meeting
The Board meets on Wed., Apr. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at McRae Rec Center. Community members are welcome and encouraged to join the meeting, ask questions, bring ideas and get involved with the neighborhood.
Find more about participating in a meeting, approved meeting minutes, bylaws and financials at frnng.org/about-us.
Volunteer with FRNNG
Get involved with your neighborhood by volunteering with buckthorn removal, our Greening or Communications Committees, on our Board of Directors, with events and more!
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Sign up for our neighborhood e-News, Closer to Home. Share content suggestions (free events, new businesses opening, etc.) with us at frnng@frnng.org.
Support FRNNG with a donation and help the neighborhood make a local impact through community-building events, newsletters and communications and advocacy.