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SUMMARY:Imagine Frogtown & Rondo
DESCRIPTION:Imagine Frogtown Rondo is a big\, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This free event is a fantastic way to experience artists\, musicians\, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together. \n\n\n\nWhen the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed I-94 through the urban core of the Twin Cities in the ’60s\, it destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and displaced thousands. Now\, as MnDOT evaluates options for the highway’s future\, we have the opportunity to influence one of the biggest policy decisions in decades. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we joyfully organize around the future of I-94.  \n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\nAbout the Imagine Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisual Artists\n\nDesign Your Frogtown & Rondo Hero with Broderick Poole: Visual and textile artist Broderick Poole will invite community members to design their own hero using textiles and other materials to transform a 2-D paper person into a neighborhood hero that represents the past\, present\, or future of Frogtown & Rondo.\n\n\n\nReforesting Rondo with Michele Spaise: Photo\, video\, and puppeteer artist Michele Spaise will invite neighbors to participate in an open mic and open projector collaborative experience where people will connect\, heal\, and make art through storytelling and shadow puppetry.\n\n\n\nCommunity Screen Printing with Courtney Cochran: Anishinaabe artist\, filmmaker\, and community organizer Courtney Cochran will invite community members to contribute to a screen print design. Then\, community members can make their own print of the design created that day or of a design created by Ain Dah Yung youth.\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment\n\nMt. Olivet Baptist Church Choir\n\n\n\nComMUSICcation Youth Choir\n\n\n\nHeart and Soul Drum Academy\n\n\n\nAtim Opoka\, vocal artist\n\n\n\nBoi Apollo\, drag performer\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\n\nGood Vibes African Cuisine\n\n\n\nThe Wright Creation\n\n\n\nFusionrolls\n\n\n\nTaste the Real Nawlins Flavor\n\n\n\nDelly J’s Jamaican Catering Services\n\n\n\nLife Juices\n\n\n\nJamison Hibachi Kitchen\n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness & Community Organizing\nEvie Carshare\, Small Sums\, Mind the Crown\, Tiny Workshop Productions\, Spoon and Theory\, African American Survivor Services\, Boss Queen\, KMK Publishing\, Legal Rights Center\, Justice Bell Bey Books\, Black Garnet Books\, Unity in Community\, Neighborhood Network for Seniors\, SoLux\, Sneaky Link Permanent Jewelry\, Lucius Shake Down Rubs\, Glitter Shine & Everything Fine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-frogtown-rondo/
LOCATION:Central Village Park\, 457 Central Ave W\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Imagine
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SUMMARY:Imagine 6th Avenue North
DESCRIPTION:Imagine 6th Avenue North is a big\, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This free event is a fantastic way to experience artists\, musicians\, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together. \n\n\n\nFree Food\, Live Music\, Art\, & More\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed Olson Memorial Highway over historic 6th Avenue North in the late 1930s and 1940s\, it destroyed a vibrant Black and Jewish community corridor\, often called the “Beale Street of Minneapolis.” Homes\, businesses\, jazz clubs\, synagogues\, churches\, and community centers were demolished to make way for the highway. \n\n\n\nNow\, Our Streets has partnered with Harrison Neighborhood Association\, Heritage Park Neighborhood Association\, and other Northside partners to advocate for a restored 6th Avenue North. \n\n\n\nAt the Imagine 6th Avenue North event\, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the possibility of a highway-to-boulevard conversion\, share their ideas for the future\, and imagine what their neighborhood could be like without the highway.  \n\n\n\nThe event includes musical performances from Northside artists including Traiveon\, Casual Confusion\, and Se’anna. Community members will have the opportunity to contribute to a community quilt with Million Artist Movement and leave a message on the “Imagine Dream Phone” and share their ideas for the future. Attendees will be offered free food and can shop at the pop-up market with The Dream Shop featuring more than 20 Northside artists and makers. Kids will be able to get their faces painted and play in a bouncy house. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlight: Million Artist Movement Community Quilt-Making\n\n\n\nJoin Million Artist Movement in utilizing the power of art to collaborate as a community! Together\, we will create a quilt that imagines a better future in Near North Minneapolis—a future that prioritizes the safety and well-being of those who live here. Make a quilt square that embodies what you want to see in your neighborhood. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we joyfully organize around the future of 6th Avenue North. \n\n\n\nNeed a ride? Get your free MetroTransit bus pass. \n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\nAbout the Imagine Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-6th-avenue-north/
LOCATION:Harrison Park\, 503 N Irving Ave\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Imagine
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SUMMARY:Imagine Cedarfest
DESCRIPTION:Imagine Cedarfest is a big\, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This event is a fantastic way to experience artists\, musicians\, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen the Minnesota Highway Commission (now the Minnesota Department of Transportation or MnDOT) routed and constructed I-94 through the urban core of the Twin Cities in the ’60s\, it destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and displaced thousands. Now\, as MnDOT evaluates options for the highway’s future\, we have the opportunity to influence one of the biggest policy decisions in decades. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we joyfully organize around the future of I-94. \n\n\n\nAbout the Imagine Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer at the Event\n\n\n\nVolunteer and help make Imagine a success! By volunteering at Imagine Cedarfest\, you help us create a welcoming and engaging environment for visitors\, organizations and businesses across the Twin Cities. Volunteers get free food and a t-shirt! \n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/imagine-cedarfest/
LOCATION:Intersection of Cedar Ave & Riverside Ave\, 400 Cedar Ave\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Imagine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T150000
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis City Council Climate and Infrastructure Committee Meeting: I-94 Resolution
DESCRIPTION:The Minneapolis City Council Climate and Infrastructure Committee will vote on a resolution to study the removal of the 7.5-mile stretch of Interstate 94 between downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul. If passed\, it will go to a full council vote. \n\n\n\nRead the Resolution\n\nWatch Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Support the Resolution\n\n\n\nEmail Minneapolis City Council Climate and Infrastructure Committee members and ask them to support the resolution. \n\n\n\n\nCouncil Member Katie Cashman (Chair)\n\n\n\nCouncil Member Emily Koski (Vice-Chair)\n\n\n\nCouncil Member LaTrisha Vetaw\n\n\n\nCouncil Member Jamal Osman\n\n\n\nCouncil Member Jason Chavez\n\n\n\nCouncil Member Aurin Chowdhury\n\n\n\n\nSample Script\n\n\n\n\nDear Council Member ______\, \n\n\n\nI am reaching out to ask for your support for the Rethinking I-94 City Council resolution that will soon be considered. \n\n\n\nBuilding I-94 through our City neighborhoods was a generational mistake. Thousands of residents lost their homes\, businesses and livelihoods. In the decades that followed\, the highway has continued to divide neighborhoods and harm its neighbors with traffic noise and pollution. \n\n\n\nI support this resolution because _________________ \n\n\n\nNow that the highway is breaking down\, Rethinking I-94 is a generational opportunity to right this wrong. Our city can reimagine the highway corridor to reconnect neighborhoods\, grow the tax base\, and create new affordable housing\, small businesses and parks. This resolution would ensure that the health and well-being of Minneapolis residents\, not more lanes for suburban drivers\, is prioritized as MnDOT approaches key project decisions this winter. \n\n\n\nPlease vote yes on this important action.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/minneapolis-city-council-climate-and-infrastructure-committee-meeting-i-94-resolution/
LOCATION:Public Service Center\, Room 350\, 250 4th Street South\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55415\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis City Council Meeting: I-94 Resolution
DESCRIPTION:The Minneapolis City Council will vote on a resolution to study the removal of the 7.5-mile stretch of Interstate 94 between downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul. \n\n\n\nRead the Resolution\n\n\n\nPlease join any time during the meeting and show your support of Twin Cities Boulevard! An open press conference will be held immediately following\, around noon. We’d love to have you there to show support. The press conference will be held in the lobby area on the second floor of the Public Service Center.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/minneapolis-city-council-meeting-i-94-resolution/
LOCATION:Public Service Center\, Room 350\, 250 4th Street South\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55415\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
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SUMMARY:Street Smarts: Bike Lanes Are White Lanes
DESCRIPTION:Transportation affects so many aspects of our lives. Join us as we delve deeper into the important transportation issues so that we can be better advocates for equitable transportation! \n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nThe number of bicyclists is increasing in the United States\, especially among the working class and people of color. In contrast to the demographics of bicyclists in the United States\, advocacy for bicycling has focused mainly on the interests of white upwardly mobile bicyclists\, leading to neighborhood conflicts and accusations of racist planning. \n\n\n\nIn Bike Lanes Are White Lanes\, scholar Melody L. Hoffmann argues that the bicycle has varied cultural meaning as a “rolling signifier.” That is\, the bicycle’s meaning changes in different spaces\, with different people\, and in different cultures. The rolling signification of the bicycle contributes to building community\, influences gentrifying urban planning\, and upholds systemic race and class barriers. \n\n\n\nIn this study of three prominent U.S. cities—Milwaukee\, Portland\, and Minneapolis—Hoffmann examines how the burgeoning popularity of urban bicycling is trailed by systemic issues of racism\, classism\, and displacement. From a pro-cycling perspective\, Bike Lanes Are White Lanes highlights many problematic aspects of urban bicycling culture and its advocacy as well as positive examples of people trying earnestly to bring their community together through bicycling. \n\n\n\nDiscussion Questions\n\n\n\nThis book is almost 10 years old. What changes have we seen in the local bike advocacy landscape since this book was written? What hasn’t changed? \n\n\n\nHow does this change how we advocate for bicycle infrastructure? \n\n\n\nOur Streets used to be Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition. What surprises you about Hoffman’s references to our organizational roots? \n\n\n\nHoffman writes about the bicycle being a “rolling signifier” and how its symbolism changes based on cultural context. How has\, if at all\, the bicycle as a “rolling signifier” changed in the past decade? \n\n\n\nE-bikes and micro-mobility have increased since this book was published. How has that affected\, if at all\, the perception of bicycling and bike infrastructure?  \n\n\n\nWhere to Find the Book\n\n\n\nThe eBook is available through the Twin Cities Metro eLibrary and some locations of the Hennepin County Library. You can also purchase through Bookshop.org and select your favorite local bookstore. If you’re having trouble\, we have a few copies we are happy to loan. Contact info@ourstreetsmn.org.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/street-smarts-bike-lanes-are-white-lanes/
LOCATION:Dual Citizen Brewing Company\, 725 Raymond Ave\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Street Smarts
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SUMMARY:Bring Back 6th History Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Through the Bring Back 6th History Exhibit at UROC during October 2024\, you are invited to imagine the aliveness of Old 6th Avenue in the mid-1900s and discover how anti-Black and anti-Jewish decisions and policies expedited its destruction. \n\n\n\nLook east along Olson Memorial Highway toward downtown Minneapolis. Ninety years ago this would have been 6th Avenue North\, a vibrant\, walkable commercial district with thirteen restaurants\, eleven synagogues\, grocery stores\, a laundromat\, ice cream shops\, five churches\, a streetcar line\, and a half dozen nightclubs and live music venues. \n\n\n\nOnce called the “Beale Street of Minneapolis\,” the old Near-Northside was an integrated Black and Jewish community that was destroyed for the construction of Olson Memorial Highway. What was once 6th Avenue\, a thriving community and place of commerce\, is now a trench of traffic polluting the neighborhood. \n\n\n\nThe Bring Back 6th Mobile Exhibit was developed in 2022 by Our Streets in partnership with the University of Minnesota College of Design’s Department of Heritage Studies and Public History and Harrison Neighborhood Association.  \n\n\n\nView the exhibit during the month of October at the University of Minnesota’s Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC). The exhibit is presented courtesy of UROC. \n\n\n\nLearn how Our Streets and community partners are advocating for a new\, more community-centered version of The Avenue on the Bring Back 6th initiative page.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/6th_history_exhibit_uroc/
LOCATION:Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)\, 2001 Plymouth Ave N\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55411\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bring Back 6th History Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Through the Bring Back 6th History Exhibit at Washburn Library during October 2024\, you are invited to imagine the aliveness of Old 6th Avenue in the mid-1900s and discover how anti-Black and anti-Jewish decisions and policies expedited its destruction. \n\n\n\nLook east along Olson Memorial Highway toward downtown Minneapolis. Ninety years ago this would have been 6th Avenue North\, a vibrant\, walkable commercial district with thirteen restaurants\, eleven synagogues\, grocery stores\, a laundromat\, ice cream shops\, five churches\, a streetcar line\, and a half dozen nightclubs and live music venues. \n\n\n\nOnce called the “Beale Street of Minneapolis\,” the old Near-Northside was an integrated Black and Jewish community that was destroyed for the construction of Olson Memorial Highway. What was once 6th Avenue\, a thriving community and place of commerce\, is now a trench of traffic polluting the neighborhood. \n\n\n\nThe Bring Back 6th Mobile Exhibit was developed in 2022 by Our Streets in partnership with the University of Minnesota College of Design’s Department of Heritage Studies and Public History and Harrison Neighborhood Association.  \n\n\n\nView the exhibit during the month of October at Washburn Library as part of Hennepin County Library’s Northside-Southside History Series. Presented courtesy of Hennepin County Library. \n\n\n\nLearn how Our Streets and community partners are advocating for a new\, more community-centered version of The Avenue on the Bring Back 6th initiative page.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/bring-back-6th-history-exhibit-washbur/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55419\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T143000
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SUMMARY:Mapping Prejudice on 6th Ave North
DESCRIPTION:Olson Memorial Highway\, or Highway 55\, is an urban highway running through North Minneapolis. It is one of many urban highways that divides communities\, pollutes the environment\, and creates a hazardous environment for nearby residents. \n\n\n\nOlson Memorial Highway has a uniquely devastating history\, as the construction of the highway was at the expense of a thriving Black and Jewish cultural corridor along 6th Avenue North that was home to dozens of homes\, shops\, businesses\, and music venues. \n\n\n\nBring Back 6th Campaign\n\n\n\nOur Streets Advocacy Director José Antonio Zayas Cabán and Mapping Prejudice Co-Founder Kirsten Delegard present on the history of Olson Memorial Highway and how racist housing policies\, along with transportation and urban development\, demonstrate an urgency to transform the highway into a boulevard as a means to restore safety and accessibility back into the communities through which it divides.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/mapping-prejudice-on-6th-ave-north/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55419\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T150000
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SUMMARY:252/94 PAC Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is meeting with the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) for the 252/94 project. The PAC is made up of elected officials representing the impacted communities neighboring the transportation project and other decision-makers.  \n\n\n\nDuring the meeting\, MnDOT shares the latest project updates. There may be time for the public to ask questions or make comments at the end of the meeting. \n\n\n\nRegister for the meeting to oppose the expansion and rebuild options for this corridor. There is local opposition\, and the project threatens to displace more than 40 homes and businesses. We know expansion doesn’t solve traffic. It’s unacceptable for MnDOT to continue with expansion options for this project. \n\n\n\nCan’t make the meeting?  Email decision-makers. \n\n\n\nTake Action
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/252-94-pac-meeting-virtual/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
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SUMMARY:BRUTAL UTOPIAS Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join Twin Cities DSA for a screening of  BRUTAL UTOPIAS\, a short film by Morgan Adamson documenting Cedar-Riverside’s history of resistance and navigation of ecological and infrastructural sites of struggle. This event is hosted in collaboration with UMN Geography Club\, UMN YDSA\, and Minnesota Urban Studies Student Association (MUSSA). \n\n\n\nOur Streets will be tabling at the event and sharing information about the history of highways in Cedar Riverside and the Twin Cities Boulevard campaign.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/brutal_utopias_dsa/
LOCATION:Pillsbury Hall in The Hub (Room 120)\, 310 Pillsbury Dr SE\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20240923T212325Z
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SUMMARY:Nightmare on Our Streets: Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The board of Our Streets is hosting our annual fundraiser. Join us at Dual Citizen Brewing Company as we raise money for streets for people! \n\n\n\nYour ticket gets you access to the silent auction\, dinner\, and a door prize entry! Donate an extra $10 to enter the costume contest.  \n\n\n\nGet your ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRide with us to the event!\n\n\n\nComing from the West side of the river? Board Member Soren Stevenson will lead the party pace ride. You can start at 5PM at Humboldt and the Greenway with a rollout by 5:10PM\, or join in in at Sabo Bridge at 5:25PM with a rollout by 5:35PM. \n\n\n\nComing from the East side of the river? Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition Chair Zack Mensinger will lead the party pace ride. You can start at 4:45PM at Lake Phalen Beach House with a rollout by 4:55PM\, or join in at Como Lakeside Pavillion at 5:30PM with a rollout by 5:35PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilent Auction\n\n\n\nThe silent auction is open and ready for bids! It will close during the fundraiser and you can take your prize home with you. If you can’t make the fundraiser or need delivery help\, we can make that happen as needed. \n\n\n\nSilent Auction\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscount\n\n\n\nWe understand not everyone can afford a $50 ticket to join the fun. If you’d like to attend but can’t swing the ticket price\, there are a limited number of tickets available for $30. On the honor system\, use discount code STREETSFORPPL for a more affordable ticket option.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/our-streets-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Dual Citizen Brewing Company\, 725 Raymond Ave\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
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SUMMARY:Art as Activism: Twin Cities Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of art-making in support of Twin Cities Boulevard.  \n\n\n\nThe Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting for the Rethinking I-94 project on November 8th is wrongfully closed to public comment. We will voice our support for Twin Cities Boulevard by making an art piece together for PAC members to display during the meeting. \n\n\n\nIf you support highway removal and the Twin Cities Boulevard project\, this is a fun way to get involved and voice concerns about the flawed project evaluation criteria by MnDOT. Art supplies provided! \n\n\n\nThis is in collaboration with Spill Paint Not Oil.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/art-as-activism-twin-cities-boulevard/
LOCATION:Brian Coyle Community Center\, 420 15th Avenue S\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55454\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSCF0667.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241028T212604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T155400Z
UID:10000036-1731060000-1731065400@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Rethinking I-94 Policy Advisory Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hosting a Political Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Rethinking I-94. \n\n\n\n\n\nShow up to hear project updates and support Twin Cities Boulevard. You can advocate for the “at-grade” A and B alternatives and ask that MnDOT fix their flawed project evaluation criteria. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Twin Cities Boulevard. \n\n\n\nTwin Cities Boulevard\n\nTake Action
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/rethinking-i-94-political-advisory-meeting/
LOCATION:MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2_Bridge_Perspective_AFTER.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241101T192445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T153411Z
UID:10000030-1731150000-1731157200@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Doorknocking: Streets for People
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America doorknocking in Minneapolis! We’ll be letting residents know about the Minneapolis budget process and why they should support Open Streets\, municipal sidewalk plowing\, and traffic calming measures. \n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\nResidents will be able to fill out a postcard at the door to send to their Minneapolis City Council Member. Whether it is your first time knocking on doors or you’re a seasoned veteran\, we’ll buddy up and have a good time supporting streets for people together. \n\n\n\nSnacks and coffee provided!
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/volunteer-doorknocking-nov-9/
LOCATION:Richard R. Green Central Park Elementary School\, 3416 4th Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55408\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Untitled-design-8.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241014T194831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T194915Z
UID:10000026-1731405600-1731412800@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis City Council Public Budget Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Minneapolis City Council public budget committee meeting to testify in favor of funding Open Streets and traffic calming measures. You can also submit your testimony in writing.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/minneapolis-city-council-public-budget-meeting-nov-24/
LOCATION:Public Service Center\, Room 350\, 250 4th Street South\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55415\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-City-Council.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241028T190858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T053750Z
UID:10000035-1731520800-1731524400@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:252/94 Public Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hosting a virtual public meeting on the 252/94 project.  \n\n\n\nDuring the meeting\, MnDOT will share the latest project updates and will provide time for public questions and comments. \n\n\n\nRegister for the meeting to oppose the expansion and rebuild options for this corridor. There is local opposition\, and the project threatens to displace more than 40 homes and businesses. We know expansion doesn’t solve traffic. It’s unacceptable for MnDOT to continue with expansion options for this project. \n\n\n\nCan’t make the meeting?  Email decision-makers. \n\n\n\nTake Action\n\nMore about the project
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/252-94-public-meeting-virtual-2/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241113T214427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T220923Z
UID:10000038-1732125600-1732132800@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Give the Max Phone Banking
DESCRIPTION:Join us the evening before Give to the Max day for pizza and phone (and text) banking! This is a fun way to help us reach our Give to the Max fundraising goal of $20\,000. We will provide a script and training. Questions? Email volunteer@ourstreetsmn.org.  \n\n\n\nSign Up\n\nDonate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet at the Our Streets office.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/give-the-max-phone-banking/
LOCATION:MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Instagram-1080x566-1.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T174500
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241122T225254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T225255Z
UID:10000039-1733243400-1733247900@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Happy Hour with the Our Streets Board
DESCRIPTION:Our Streets is looking for community members interested in joining our Board of Directors to contribute towards our mission of people-first transit. Being a part of the board is an incredibly rewarding way to support streets for people! \n\n\n\nJoin current board members for happy hour to learn more about what’s it is like to serve on the Our Streets board. \n\n\n\nApply to Join the Our Streets Board\n\n\n\nModist Brewing505 N 3rd St\, Minneapolis\, MN 55401
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/happy-hour-with-the-our-streets-board/
LOCATION:MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSCF6715.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241021T194611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T194752Z
UID:10000034-1733423400-1733427000@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Legalize Land Value Tax: Expert Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Land Value Tax (LVT) is illegal in Minnesota. But it is a valuable property tax tool that\, if legalized\, towns and cities across the state could use if they choose. LVT disincentivizes damaging land speculation\, addresses problematic vacant or underutilized land\, and can help transform communities with new\, sustainable housing and development. \n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\nJoin LVT experts from across the nation (Adriana Rizzoli\, Josie Faass\, Jamal Thomas\, and Nick Allen) for an exclusive panel discussion on land use reform and how it can help transform the way our communities grow.   \n\n\n\nCo-hosts: Sierra Club\, Common Ground MN\, Neighbors for More Neighbors\, Sustain Saint Paul\, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/legalize-land-value-tax-expert-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club North Star Chapter":MAILTO:north.star.chapter@sierraclub.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241122T230450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T180150Z
UID:10000040-1733567400-1733576400@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Doorknocking: Twin Cities Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America doorknocking in Saint Paul for Twin Cities Boulevard! We’ll be knocking in Saint Paul City Council Member Mitra Jalali’s ward. We will split into two groups and  doorknock two different apartment complexes. \n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\nResidents will be able to fill out a postcard at the door to send to Saint Paul City Council Member Mitra Jalali. Whether it is your first time knocking on doors or you’re a seasoned veteran\, we’ll buddy up and have a good time supporting streets for people together. \n\n\n\nSnacks and coffee provided!
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/volunteer-doorknocking-twin-cities-boulevard/
LOCATION:Spruce Tree Center\, 1600 University Ave\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55104\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241209T223243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T223327Z
UID:10000041-1733938200-1733945400@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Brooklyn Center 252/94 Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MnDOT is hosting a public meeting on the 252/94 project as part of the environmental review. Join and voice your opposition to expansion. \n\n\n\nTake Action\n\n\n\nIf MnDOT moves forward with highway expansion\, approximately 210 homes and businesses may be destroyed in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center\, two of the Twin Cities’ most racially diverse suburban communities\, in the largest highway-driven land acquisition in a generation. \n\n\n\nThe proposed expansion threatens to displace adjacent residents\, seize property\, and disrupt community bonds. Those who remain will suffer increased traffic–expected to be double current levels–as well as tire pollution\, and vehicle tailpipe pollution.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/brooklyn-center-252-94-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Center Community Center\, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy\, Brooklyn Center\, Minnesota\, 55430\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20250106T191022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T191129Z
UID:10000045-1736528400-1736528400@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Community Workshop with RISE
DESCRIPTION:Join Reviving Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE) in collaboration with Our Streets\, Amanah Rec\, and Al Maa’uun to discuss the Highway Justice Act.  \n\n\n\nMinnesota’s trunk highway system takes various forms\, from small-town main streets to large urban freeways\, and serves all transportation modes. These highways aren’t just for car—they’re vital corridors that connect our communities\, whether we’re driving\, walking\, biking\, or taking public transit. However\, the way we currently interpret state law means that highway funding can only be used for car-related infrastructure\, even though our Constitution never specifically required this limitation. \n\n\n\nThe proposed legislation would clarify that highway funds can be used for all types of transportation infrastructure along highway corridors. The policy also puts us on par with climate and transportation leaders like Colorado\, who passed a similar policy in 2013.  \n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/community-workshop-with-rise/
LOCATION:The Coven Minneapolis\, 2429 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55404\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1800.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Reviving Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE)":MAILTO:contact@revivingsisterhood.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241220T191801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T212049Z
UID:10000043-1736591400-1736600400@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Doorknocking: Twin Cities Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America doorknocking in Saint Paul for Twin Cities Boulevard! \n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\nIgnoring recommendations from elected officials and the desires of community\, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) intends to remove at-grade boulevard options from consideration for Rethinking I-94. Join us doorknocking to keep the Twin Cities Boulevard vision alive. \n\n\n\nSnacks and coffee provided!
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/volunteer-doorknocking-twin-cities-boulevard-2/
LOCATION:Anderson Center at Hamline University\, 774 Snelling Ave N\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_8367.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241220T192120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164034Z
UID:10000044-1736681400-1736690400@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Doorknocking: Twin Cities Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:Ignoring recommendations from elected officials and the desires of community\, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) intends to remove at-grade boulevard options from consideration for Rethinking I-94. Join us doorknocking in Seward to keep the Twin Cities Boulevard vision alive. \n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\nSnacks provided!
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/volunteer-doorknocking-twin-cities-boulevard-3/
LOCATION:Community Room @ Seward Community Co-Op: Franklin Store\, 2823 E Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55406\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_8367.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20241218T213949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T193435Z
UID:10000042-1737106200-1737117000@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Rethinking I-94 Policy Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hosting a virtual Political Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Rethinking I-94. \n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) intends to remove at-grade boulevard options from consideration for Rethinking I-94. Take action to keep the Twin Cities Boulevard vision alive. \n\n\n\nRegister for the Meeting\n\nTake Action\n\n\n\nShow up to hear project updates and support Twin Cities Boulevard. You can advocate for the “at-grade” A and B alternatives and ask that MnDOT fix their flawed project evaluation criteria. Communities that were divided by I-94 deserve the opportunity to create a new future for the corridor. This must include options that don’t rebuild the highway trench.  If MnDOT proceeds with this decision\, it will take that option away from Saint Paul and Minneapolis communities. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Twin Cities Boulevard.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/rethinking-i-94-policy-advisory-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1_CedarAve_Perspective_AFTER-1.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20250107T204813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T204842Z
UID:10000046-1737106200-1737117000@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Taking the Wheel: Rethinking I-94 Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The future of I-94 is being decided behind closed doors. Join us to collectively and publicly raise our voices for environmental\, racial\, and climate justice! \n\n\n\n\n\nMnDOT is trying to shut out the public by holding a virtual-only meeting at an inaccessible time and limiting public comment about I-94\, an issue affecting everyone in the Twin Cities. But we know the people deserve a say\, and our voices are strongest together. Join us on January 17th at the Minneapolis Central Library to observe the meeting and support each other as we give public comment. We have this once-in-a-generation opportunity to repair the harms of urban highways and invest in infrastructure like the Twin Cities Boulevard that actually works for the people and the planet. That’s what we are fighting for\, no matter how hard MnDOT tries to limit our options and maintain the status quo. \n\n\n\nIf you haven’t already\, register for public comment. \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nThe meeting starts at 9:30am\, with public comment scheduled at the end of the meeting.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/taking-the-wheel-rethinking-i-94-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Central Library\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55401\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1800-1.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20250127T191627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T191721Z
UID:10000049-1738171800-1738179000@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:252/94 MnDOT Community Table Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hosting a community table talk on the 252/94 project.  \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the meeting to support Save the Brooklyns. The community asked for safety\, not a freeway that further pollutes and displaces people from their homes and businesses.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/252-94-mndot-community-table-talk/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20250128T203911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T203912Z
UID:10000050-1739010600-1739019600@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Doorknocking
DESCRIPTION:Pollution reduction. Transit funding without tax increase. Community input on infrastructure.\n\n\n\nJoin us doorknocking! We’ll be letting residents know about the Highway Justice Act.  \n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n\nMinnesota’s trunk highway system takes various forms\, from small-town main streets to large urban freeways\, and serves all transportation modes. These highways aren’t just for cars—they’re vital corridors that connect our communities\, whether we’re driving\, walking\, biking\, or taking public transit. How we currently interpret state law means that highway funding can only be used for car-related infrastructure\, even though our Constitution never specifically required this limitation. \n\n\n\nThe proposed legislation would clarify that highway funds can be used for all types of transportation infrastructure along highway corridors. The policy also puts us on par with climate and transportation leaders like Colorado\, who passed a similar policy in 2013. This change has strong public support—66% of Minnesotans favor using state and federal highway funding to improve various transportation options rather than just expanding highways. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it? Send an email to decision-makers. \n\n\n\nTake Action
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/volunteer-doorknocking/
LOCATION:Walker Library\, 2880 Hennepin Ave\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55408\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092707
CREATED:20250124T162104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T162105Z
UID:10000048-1739385000-1739390400@www.ourstreetsmn.org
SUMMARY:When Driving is Not an Option - With Anna Zivarts
DESCRIPTION:“We must shift from a worldview where the system is centered on people who drive to one that is centered on people who need to get somewhere and who deserve a variety of options.” \n\n\n\nIn her book When Driving Is Not An Option\, disability advocate Anna Letitia Zivarts shines a light on the number of people in the US who cannot drive and explains how improving our transportation system with non-drivers in mind will create a better quality of life for everyone.Refreshments: A selection of NA beverages and snacks will be available for registrantsAccessibility: We are committed to making this event as accessible as possible. Please let us know if you need assistance.
URL:https://www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/when-driving-is-not-an-option-with-anna-zivarts/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Central Library – Doty Room\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Street Smarts
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