Bring Back 6th History Exhibit

Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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. Look east along Olson Memorial Highway toward downtown Minneapolis. Ninety years ago this would have been 6th...

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Bring Back 6th History Exhibit

Washburn Library 5244 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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. Look east along Olson Memorial Highway toward downtown Minneapolis. Ninety years ago this would have been...

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Mapping Prejudice on 6th Ave North

Washburn Library 5244 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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. Olson Memorial Highway has a uniquely devastating history, as the construction of the highway was at the expense of a...

252/94 PAC Meeting (Virtual)

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. During the meeting, MnDOT shares the latest project updates. There may be time for the public to ask...

BRUTAL UTOPIAS Documentary Screening

Pillsbury Hall in The Hub (Room 120) 310 Pillsbury Dr SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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). Our Streets will be tabling at...

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Nightmare on Our Streets: Annual Fundraiser

Dual Citizen Brewing Company 725 Raymond Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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! Your ticket gets you access to the silent auction, dinner, and a door prize entry! Donate an extra $10 to enter the costume contest. Ride with us to the event!...

Art as Activism: Twin Cities Boulevard

Brian Coyle Community Center 420 15th Avenue S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Join us for a night of art-making in support of Twin Cities Boulevard. The 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...

Rethinking I-94 Policy Advisory Meeting

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hosting a Political Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Rethinking I-94. Show 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. Learn more about Twin Cities Boulevard.

Volunteer Doorknocking: Streets for People

Richard R. Green Central Park Elementary School 3416 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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. Residents will be able to fill out a postcard at the door to send to their Minneapolis City Council...

Minneapolis City Council Public Budget Meeting

Public Service Center, Room 350 250 4th Street South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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.

252/94 Public Meeting (Virtual)

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hosting a virtual public meeting on the 252/94 project. During the meeting, MnDOT will share the latest project updates and will provide time for public questions and comments. Register for the meeting to oppose the expansion and rebuild options for this corridor. There is local opposition, and the...

Give the Max Phone Banking

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. We will meet at the Our Streets office.