You’ll also hear from some special guest speakers: Eric Roper and Melissa Townsend from the Minnesota StarTribune. They’ll share how they came to create their Ghost of a Chance podcast, which explores the history of Harry and Clementine Robinson, a Black couple who lived in Eric’s South Minneapolis home a century ago. Their lives were a window into a larger story about race in Minneapolis in the early 20th century.

It should be a fantastic talk and great evening to gather with neighbors! We hope to see you there!

2025 Annual Meeting & Board Election

Please join your neighbors for our community’s Annual Meeting and Board Election! Your voice and participation are essential to our neighborhood organization.

The fun happens on Wednesday, May 28 from 6–7:30 p.m. at the McRae Recreation Center (906 East 47th Street) and includes a FREE community dinner and childcare!

Agenda:

  • Dinner: 6 p.m.

  • Meeting & Board Election: 6:30–7:30 p.m.

  • Free childcare and fun activities is available with our wonderful McRae Recreation Center staff.

Voting in the board election will be in-person at the meeting only this year. More info about joining the Board of Directors is posted below and you can read about why Greta Kurtz joined the board here.

March 2025 Neighborhood Bus Tour organized by board members Ralph, Theresa, Steve and Phil.

Join the FRNNG Board

Donate your time and talents to our community! Serving on the board is a fun, flexible volunteer opportunity with either a one-year or two-year term. You’ll spend 4-6 hours per month, attending meetings on the third Wednesday of the month and working to steer and plan events and programs like Greening’s creek restoration, the Duck Race, Facade Grants or Engagement Committee events. You’ll also be able to weigh in on city infrastructure, planning and other projects.

Members of historically underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to run, including renters, seniors and residents who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC or disabled.

Register to run below or in-person at the Annual Meeting on May 28. If you go the in-person route, check in at the FRNNG table and give your name to our Coordinator, Lauren. Please plan to attend the Annual Meeting and very briefly (1 min) introduce yourself.

Learn more about the FRNNG Board on the About Us page. Please contact us at frnng@frnng.org with any questions

Vote in the Board Election on May 28

Help elect the next FRNNG Board by voting on May 28 at the Annual Meeting. Voting will be in-person only this year.

All residents 18 years and older and designated representatives of a FRNNG business, religious institution, organization or property will have a chance to vote once. Voting is quick and confidential.

Volunteers are available to help you vote should you need it! Contact FRNNG at frnng@frnng.org or 612-208-6004 for assistance from an election moderator.

Election results will be announced live at the Annual Meeting and on www.frnng.org and social media on Thursday, May 29.