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October E-News 2026
To request this information in another language or format, please contact [email protected]. Si aad u codsato foomkan oo qaab ama luqad kale ah, fadlan la xiriir [email protected]. Para solicitar esta información en otro idioma o formato, póngase en contacto con [email protected].
“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” — Maya Angelou
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2026 EPNI Annual Social & Board Elections: A Successful Community Event
The Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc. (EPNI) Annual Social, held on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, was a resounding success. Neighbors came together to share a meal, celebrate the neighborhood's achievements, and kick off the 2026 EPNI Board Elections.
The evening featured updates from Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley and a keynote address by retired City Neighborhood Revitalization Program Director, Bob Miller. EPNI also celebrated its work in the neighborhood and presented the Annual Community Impact Report and Financial Report.
Congratulations to all 8 Board candidates who were elected to serve on the 2026 EPNI Board of Directors! There were 8 fantastic Board candidates for 10 open seats, and all 8 were elected. Even though there was no contested election, EPNI followed its same Board election process, per the EPNI bylaws. Online registration and voting were available in English and Somali, and paper copies or other language, translation, and accessibility needs were provided upon request.
Election results were published as soon as possible after the close of voting at 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 30th. Voter eligibility questions were handled promptly, with EPNI reaching out to confirm eligibility before votes were cast or counted.
The 2026 EPNI Annual Social and Board Elections brought the community together and elected new neighborhood leaders to connect and serve Elliot Park. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this event a success!
Wako, Jessica & Colton
Your Elliot Park Neighborhood Staff
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Welcome to the Elliot Park Board: Meet Your 2026 EPNI Board Members
The Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc. (EPNI) is excited to introduce the newly elected members of the 2026 EPNI Board of Directors. All of the following individuals were elected to serve on the board.
Residential Board Members
Norm Kimball (he/him), Resident
”As an Elliot Park resident and recently appointed Chairman of the Runnstone Resident Council, I'm motivated to be another set of eyes in our evolving neighborhood. Also being involved with the Board can grant me the opportunity to better help my neighborhood in addition to my neighbors here in Runnstone with resources, information, and support that they could definitely appreciate. I'm just a concerned guy in the neighborhood looking to connect and give back to the neighborhood that has been a part of my Brain Injury recovery journey. Again, thank you for the opportunity."
Glen Johnson (he/him), Resident
"I currently serve on the EPNI board and am looking forward to serving for one final year. We have work to do with the budget, more neighborhood engagement, and running the Land Use and Transportation committee."
Peter Smith, Resident
”As a resident of Elliot Park, I've worked with members of the Elliot Park community on a variety of Food Access initiatives. I want to continue this work as we seek to migrate food from a perceived privilege to a human right. We share in the responsibility of ending food insecurity in our community and I look forward to working with others on this objective."
Kjell Thompson, Resident
"I am an Elliot Park resident and I love my neighborhood – I enjoy being helpful, involved and [want to] live in a place where people can be safe and included."
Organizational Board Members
Amran Abdi (Aeon, Resident Connector)
"I work for Aeon which serves a lot of properties in the Elliot Park neighborhood. I care about building a strong, connected, and welcoming Elliot Park community where residents feel heard, respected, and supported. I care about the quality of our neighborhood, the safety and well-being of residents, and making sure community members have opportunities to be involved in decisions that affect where they live.
I want to serve on the Elliot Park Board because I believe I can bring a resident-focused perspective, a willingness to listen, and a commitment to working collaboratively with others. I want to help create positive communication between residents, neighborhood organizations, businesses, and community partners.
I also care about making sure residents know about available resources and opportunities and feel comfortable speaking up about their concerns and ideas. I believe serving on the board would give me an opportunity to contribute my time, experience, and perspective while learning from other residents.
Most importantly, I want to be part of making Elliot Park a neighborhood where neighbors feel connected, valued, and proud to call home."
Junail Freeman Anderson (Twin Cities Our House Union, 810 S. 7th St.)
"My organization is Twin Cities Our House Union and we are people that inform people on the verge of homelessness. Where our own nonprofit [is] there are a lot of homeless people here in this area and we can probably hear ideas or work together or help you my area. I'm good at taking ideas and making them fit for all."
Shantel Cook (Jericho Road)
"I am interested in serving on the EPNI Board of Directors because I have already had the opportunity to work alongside EPNI as an organizational partner of Jericho Road Elliot Park, providing resources and support to the food distribution outreach and its staff. Through that experience, I have gained a greater appreciation for the work EPNI is doing in the community and the importance of strong partnerships in creating meaningful impact.
When I was invited to consider serving on the Board, I took the opportunity seriously because I see it as a natural extension of the work I am already doing in the community. I would be honored to bring my leadership experience, community connections, organizational skills, and passion for developing people and strengthening communities to EPNI.
I also see this as an opportunity to listen, learn, and collaborate with other leaders while contributing to an organization whose work directly impacts individuals and families. I believe my experiences in leadership development, social services, financial services, and community engagement would allow me to contribute a valuable perspective to the Board."
Anthony ("Tony") Smith (Aeon, Resident Connector)
”Having worked in this community for the last four years, I’ve seen how much our parks matter to people’s daily lives. I want to help make them safer, more welcoming, and shaped by the voices of the neighbors who use them.”
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2026 Food Distribution: Join us on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday mornings!
Current Schedule: Food distribution on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the Month:
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9:30am: Tickets, coffee & donuts, and warm welcome!
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9:30-11:30am/until supplies last: FREE groceries, from Jericho Road
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10:00-11:00am: Community Cooking Class with MPRB - Elliot Park!
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FREE lunch & hygiene supplies from Mobile Loaves
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Join us -- Community Cooking Class, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday mornings!
Join your neighbors for a free community cooking class, featuring new recipes with healthy ingredients from the Food Distributions! Interested in co-leading a class with your favorite recipe? Contact Jessica at [email protected] or text/call us at 612-234-2280. This is dependent on having enough participants so please join!
1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesdays: Join the cooking class from 10-11am, and stay for lunch together. You can try out the new meal you cooked, as well as a free lunch from Mobile Loaves! This is dependent on having enough participants so please join!
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Interested in donating or volunteering to support our Elliot Park Food Distribution efforts?
Drop off your non-perishable food donations (especially "grab & go" / no cook items, and canned goods, pasta, rice, etc.) to Elliot Park & Rec Center during open hours — every contribution helps feed our neighbors! And we’re always seeking volunteers to lend a hand. Click the button below to sign up!
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Elliot Park Neighborhood Grocery Survery
The Elliot Park Food Access Work Group works on improving both short-term and long-term food access in Elliot Park. Please take a moment to let us know what's most important to you and your family when it comes to getting groceries and food access in Elliot Park. Thank you!
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EPNI October Calendar
To request interpreting services or accommodations for these events, please contact [email protected]. Si aad u codsato turjubaan ama waafajin, fadlan la xiriir [email protected]. Para solicitar servicios de interpretación o adaptaciones para estos actos, póngase en contacto con [email protected].as
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Oct 7th & 21st - Free Groceries, Cooking Class, and Free Lunch & Hygiene Supplies
9:30am-11:30am (or until supplies last!) • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.
Join our free Grocery Distribution, Community Cooking Class (10:00-11:00am), pickup free bagged lunch, and hygiene supplies on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesdays.
This program is made possible by the EPNI Food Access Work Group, MPRB - Elliot Park, Jericho Road and Mobile Loaves, and Gethsemane Community Garden!
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Wednesday, October 14th- Rescheduled / Rain Date - Fall Elliot Park Neighborhood Cleanup
5:00-6:30pm• At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.
We will hold our rescheduled / Rain Date — Fall Elliot Park Neighborhood Cleanup, held in lieu of the joint committee meeting: PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER 5:00pm START TIME! We were rained out for the 9/29 Cleanup, so we'll still provide brief neighborhood updates, then clean up and care for our neighborhood. Snacks and supplies provided!
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Join neighbors to work collectively on our food access goals, such as:
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Bring a Grocery Store or Co-op to Elliot Park
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Expand Food-sharing Community Gardens
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Continue to build our Food Distribution Program
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SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2:00-4:00pm, Elliot Park & Rec. Center (1000 E. 14th St.)
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Elliot Park Winter Warmth & Resource Day! We will again offer our neighbors winter coats, accessories & warm clothes; a hot meal, and interactive community resource tabling. Want to donate your gently used winter coats and warm clothes, and/or volunteer to help us make this happen? Contact EPNI at [email protected] or call/text us at 612-234-2280.
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October Community Calendar
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Meet the School Board Candidates: Minneapolis School Districts 1, 3, 5 & At Large Forums
Get informed before you vote! The League of Women Voters Minneapolis invites you to candidate forums for Minneapolis School Districts 1, 3, 5, and At Large. All candidates are invited to participate.
When: Monday, October 5
Where: Minneapolis Central Library
Cost: Free and open to the public!
This event will be held in person and is available via livestream on the LWV Minneapolis website: lwvmpls.org.
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Free Family Theater: Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale
Mixed Blood Theatre invites Northside families to a no-cost, award-winning musical running
October 1–18, 2026. This 45-minute show (no intermission!) features beloved Beatrix Potter characters and original songs, celebrating community and standing up for what's right—perfect for kids and adults alike.
Special for groups: 10 AM matinees are available Tuesday–Friday. Email [email protected] to book your group.
Learn more: mixedblood.com/product/into-the-burrow/
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Experience the Power of Story at the BSA Festival
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 11, 2026! The Black Storytellers Alliance invites you to a day dedicated to culture and connection at the WE WIN Institute New Building (2801 S Wayzata Blvd).
The day kicks off at 11:00 AM with an Elder Showcase, followed by workshops from noon to 2:00 PM, and wraps up with a Youth Showcase at 2:30 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the rhythms and stories that build brighter tomorrows. Sign up: https://blackstorytellers.com/
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IMPORTANT: MPS Transformation — Community Feedback Needed
Minneapolis Public Schools has released three proposed School Transformation options that could change where students attend school, merge schools and programs, redraw attendance boundaries, change K–12 pathways, and move programming beginning in the 2027–28 school year.
Families and community members are encouraged to review the proposals and learn what each option could mean for their school and neighborhood.
Learn what is being proposed:
mpschools.org/about-mps/school-transformation
Share your feedback with MPS by October 16:
my.thoughtexchange.com/participate/226363058
Northside Community Meetings:
Childcare and Spanish, Hmong, and Somali interpretation will be available.
These proposals are not final. This is the community's opportunity to review the actual scenarios, ask questions, identify impacts MPS may have missed, and provide feedback before a final recommendation goes to the School Board.
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MPRB - Elliot Park & Recreation Center Events & Updates
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The Minneapolis Downtown Council's Community Calendar is your source for downtown events & FREE fun!
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The Downtown Improvement District is working to make downtown an even better place to live, work, shop, and visit. To help guide those efforts, they're asking residents of downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods to complete a brief survey about their experiences and ideas for the future.
Your feedback will help inform decisions about downtown improvements, events, public spaces, safety, transportation, and other priorities that affect our neighborhood. Whether you've lived here for years or recently moved in, your perspective is valuable.
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and every response helps ensure that residents' voices are represented.
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mplsDIDresidentialinclusion
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 EPNI Project Report & Updates
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9/29 Fall Cleanup & E-Waste Collection with Free Geek
 
On Tuesday, September 29, from 5 to 7 PM, neighbors gathered at the Elliot Park & Recreation Center (1000 E. 14th St.) for our E-Waste Collection. We are incredibly grateful to Free Geek Twin Cities for partnering with us and making this event possible. Their team's expertise and commitment to giving old technology a second life, by refurbishing, repairing, or responsibly recycling it, ensured that our community could safely and sustainably dispose of unwanted electronics. Because of Free Geek, items that might have ended up in a landfill were instead diverted toward reuse or proper recycling, directly supporting our neighborhood's environmental health.
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every neighbor who brought old technology. Your effort made a real difference. Thanks to you, and valuable materials were kept in circulation rather than wasted. Events like this remind us how powerful small, collective actions can be, and we are proud to live in a community that shows up for one another and for the planet.
One important update: the litter cleanup portion of the event was rained out, so we are holding a rescheduled cleanup on Tuesday, October 14, from 5 to 6:30 PM, at Elliot Park Rec Center (1000 E. 14th St.). Neighbors, please come show up and help us finish the job! Supplies and snacks will be provided. Together, we gave our old tech a second life and will keep our neighborhood beautiful.
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Elliot Park Quick Resident Survey: 5 Questions, 10 Minutes -- Let YOUR Voice Be Heard - Survey HERE!
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"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley
Your voice matters! We appreciate you taking a few minutes to let us know what's most important to you in the neighborhood, and ways you want to get connected and involved in Elliot Park! Click HERE to take the quick EPNI survey • af-Soomaliga. Thank you!
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Elliot Park Neighbor Support Fund
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While the immediate harm of the federal enforcement surge has abated, the deep and serious direct impacts on our neighbors are lasting. We recognized both that the financial impacts caused by Operation Metro Surge continue for many; and that Operation Metro Surge only worsened existing layers of financial hardships for many neighbors, including food and housing insecurities, and broader economic hardships.
Therefore, we've continued to maintain, raise and distribute funds to assist our neighbors through the Elliot Park Neighbor Support Fund, with a highly aligned purpose and similar guidelines as the original Fund created in February 2026, in response to Operation Metro Surge.
Latest Updates: Until we raise more funds, we have a pause in place for new applications to the Elliot Park Neighbor Support Fund. The generosity of neighbors like you, standing with your neighbors, has gone a long way so far. So far, we've raised over $12,631 to support at least 50 neighbors with small individual financial help grants, and delivered over 500 bags of groceries and supplies, and served about 650 neighbors at our 8 extra pop-up food distribution events, throughout the dark days of "Operation Metro Surge" and its aftermath since then.
We also provided many of these neighbors with caring support and other community resource connections.Here is just a sample of what some of your neighbors had to say about the impact of recently receiving an Elliot Park Neighbor Support Fund small grant:
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"Thank you so much for this help, it matters a lot to my family. These funds will help me pay down my rent, so I can keep the agreement I have with my landlord to pay my past due rent, and keep my family (myself and my two children) in my home."
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"I am so grateful for the work of Elliot Park Neighborhood organization to help neighbors with the charitable needs people need most. I am thankful for the groceries you have been providing me, like the rice, milk, and fruit. And I am thankful for this financial help with my electricity bills. Seniors especially need more help, and I am grateful for the help you provide, which helps to connect the community." [statement through a Somali language translator]
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"I had two strokes back in April, and I had to move due to my emergency situation. I heard through word of mouth that Elliot Park could help me out, and I really appreciate it -- this help has meant I can stay in my current housing, and not have to move again. I would love to volunteer with you all and help give back to the community that gave to me. Thank you."
While we recognize this unprecedented neighbor to neighbor generosity has a cost, we hope you also see its deep and broad value, and dig a little deeper to help EPNI keep this meaningful source of neighbor support going strong. Every donation helps -- THANK YOU, neighbors!
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The Elliot Park Neighbor Support Network provides direct, confidential aid to neighbors facing serious financial hardship. We connect neighbors who need help with neighbors who can give. Your donation covers food support, basic supplies and individual small grants for emergency financial support.
Any amount helps. Give what you can.
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City and Community Updates
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City Council seeks public input on 2027 budget
Minneapolis residents can weigh in on the Mayor's 2027 Recommended Budget at three upcoming public hearings. The City Council encourages participation in the decision-making process.
Hearing dates (all at 6:05 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3rd floor):
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Wednesday, Oct. 7 (Budget Committee)
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Monday, Oct. 19 (Budget Committee)
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Tuesday, Dec. 15 (City Council meeting)
To speak: Residents must attend in person and sign up. Speakers are typically limited to two minutes, at the Committee Chair's discretion. Comments must relate to the budget. Learn more here
Can't attend? Share feedback via the online comment form, contact Council Members directly, or attend an upcoming listening session.
The budget is expected to be adopted after the Dec. 15 hearing and must be approved by the Mayor before year's end.
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MPS Transformation: Your Feedback Is Needed by October 16
Minneapolis Public Schools has released three proposed Transformation options that could affect students across North Minneapolis. The proposals include school mergers, program moves, attendance-boundary changes, changes to K–12 pathways, and buildings that could become unprogrammed — with changes potentially starting in the 2027–28 school year. Up to 14% of students could be impacted by a school or boundary change, depending on which option is selected.
Review the proposals and see what each option could mean for your school:
https://www.mpschools.org/about-mps/school-transformation
Take the MPS Transformation Survey (open through October 16):
https://my.thoughtexchange.com/participate/226363058
Northside Community Meetings (6:00–7:30 p.m.):
Oct. 1: Washburn High School
Oct. 2: Edison High School
Oct. 6: South High School
Oct. 7: North High School
Oct. 8: Southwest High School
Oct. 9: Roosevelt High School
Childcare and Spanish, Hmong and Somali interpretation will be available.
These proposals are not final. This is the community's chance to review the actual scenarios, ask questions, flag impacts MPS may have missed, and give feedback before a final recommendation goes to the School Board in November.
Please share this with neighbors — especially families who may not yet know these proposals are on the table.
Learn more about School Transformation and review the proposed options at mpschools.org/transformation.
Can't make a meeting? Take the survey!
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MPRB's 2025 Annual Report is out!
Our parks are better because of all of us—neighbors, volunteers, local groups, and city partners working together. This year's report highlights some great wins: the new River Hub at Graco Park, more youth programs through Spark'd Studios, and ongoing improvements to neighborhood parks and trails across Minneapolis.
We're proud of what we've accomplished together and grateful for everyone who shows up for our parks.
Check the report out and share with your neighbors
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 Tech Intentional Minneapolis
Concerned about screen time in school?
Join a rapidly growing coalition of Minneapolis Public School parents, educators, and neighbors to ensure that our schools are using an intentional, evidence-based approach to technology use in schools!
We’d like Minneapolis Public Schools to reevaluate the effectiveness and potential harm of current EdTech tools and create clear, enforceable policies based on their findings. On our website, please take a minute to join our email list, share your story, or learn other ways to support this work! Every person who joins strengthens our ability to advocate with individual schools and district leadership.
https://www.techintentionalminneapolis.org/
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Gen Z: The Next Generation of Democracy
Social media, Online searches, AI misinformation and the lack of younger candidates
By Ceci Heinen, undergraduate at the University of Minnesota
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As a 21-year-old woman, I have never known a political landscape that wasn’t
constantly changing. My Generation — Gen Z — has come of age amid political
division, rapid technological change, and constant access to information. Change and
social media may be our normal, but it’s also unsettling and challenging.
The most alarming change I’ve witnessed is seeing how social media has come to
dictate who people vote for and what they believe. My parents relied on election
information from the nightly news, flyers in the mail or the newspaper. Today, political
candidates are increasingly hiring social media teams to engage younger voters and be
relevant in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Facts and fake news are becoming
increasingly difficult to differentiate, and presidents are using social media platforms to
announce war plans.
Generation Z — those of us ages 14 to 29 — are living through these changes as if
they’re normal. And for us this has become our normal. But it does not mean we are
passive to it. This article brings attention to how my generation is feeling as the midterm
elections draw nearer. A widespread narrative suggests that “Gen Z doesn’t care about
politics.” But that is not true, we are adapting, just like everyone else, to a changing
democratic structure.
The rise of social media, the normalization of AI-generated content, and the lack of
representation of our generation on the ballot are three issues Gen Z cares about and I
want to address in this article.
This is the summary for the fifth article in the League of Women Voters Minneapolis 2026 Democracy Series. You will be able to read the entire article at https://lwvmpls.org/democracy-series/
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 Volunteer with Welcome Services at Hennepin Healthcare!
Have weekday daytime availability? Join our team as a friendly face greeting
patients and visitors—offering directions, answering questions, and sharing
smiles.
Why volunteer?
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Be part of a caring, inclusive team
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Support patients and families
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Build communication skills
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Stay connected to your community
Get started: Visit https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/volunteer/volunteer-hospital-program/ or email [email protected]
Let's make a difference—starting at the front door!
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Resources for Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity & Houselessness
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Community Safety Resources
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EPNI Renter's Corner
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Renter Support Funds
Apply for rent help:
Community Organizations Providing Culturally-specific housing resource help:
Hennepin County Emergency Assistance: When Hennepin County residents are in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety, the county may be able to help by providing short-term aid.
HOMELine
HOME Line provides free and low-cost legal, organizing, education, and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.
Have a question for HOME Line? Call 612-728-5767 or email an attorney.
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Report rental issues to 311
Contact 311 to report rental housing issues or speak to a housing liaison. You can also track complaints online on the 311 property complaint dashboard.
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Continued Neighborhood Opportunities:
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Here & Gone: Commemorating ICE Abductions in MN is a crowd-sourced archival project documenting the signs and artwork installed at sites of ICE abductions in Minnesota. Since Operation Metro Surge began in late 2025, Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) has detained at least 4,000 people in Minnesota.
In response, community members have commemorated these sites with art and homemade signage. These spontaneous memorials–often made of paper, pen, or paint–are vulnerable to time and weather.
Here & Gone aims to collect and map photos of these ephemeral memorials and organize them into a publicly available collection. The project seeks photo contributions of existing or past examples of how neighbors are marking sites of abductions across the state. Learn more, submit your photos, and explore the existing collection at our website: hereandgonemn.com.
For questions or to get in touch with the project team, please email [email protected]
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Preserve affordable housing and lower utility costs for your tenants.
 
The 4d Green Cost Share program provides property tax breaks, solar incentives, and funding for energy efficiency upgrades to Minneapolis property owners who meet the program’s affordable housing standards. Projects completed through the program have included LED lighting upgrades, insulation improvements, high-efficiency boiler replacements, and high-efficiency water heater upgrades.
CEE guides participants through the entire process by helping them sign up for utility audit programs, find contractors, review bids, access utility rebates, and apply for City funding.
Contact CEE to get started at [email protected]
As for install-only visits, residents can call 651-328-6220 and request an install-only visit.
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 Know Your Rights – Free Legal Help Is Here
Neighbors, did you know most people arrested in Hennepin County don't get access to a lawyer right away? Nearly 80% waive their Miranda rights without fully understanding what that means.
The Legal Rights Center is launching the First Defense Hotline – the first program of its kind in Minnesota – to provide free, early-stage legal representation to anyone who can't afford a private attorney.
This fills a critical gap in our community. Please spread the word – it could help someone you know.
📞 Learn more: https://legalrightscenter.org/firstdefense/
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Save on your Xcel bill – rent or own – with community solar.
Cooperative Energy Futures (Sabathani Community Center) offers a
Community Solar Garden Program. Priority for lower-income
households & SNAP/WIC/energy assistance/Medicaid participants.
Solar array at Abbott Northwestern (28th & Chicago).
Learn more at this link: https://www.cooperativeenergyfutures.com/community-solar-1
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The Green Cost Share program provides up to $14,000 in rebates to eligible homeowners in our neighborhood.
Interested? Contact us, then reach out to:
Minneapolis Health Department
[email protected] | 612-673-2301
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Want a free ride & a cleaner bus stop? Adopt-a-Stop!
WHAT: Individuals or groups "adopt" a Metro Transit bus stop — keep it clean,
report damage or suspicious activity.
WHY: A safer ride for everyone + 10 free rides each month!
HOW: Apply online for Metro Transit Adopt-a-Stop.
Partner with EPNI? Join the Land Use & Transportation committee meeting, or reach out: [email protected] | 612-234-2280
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