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We desire a safe and livable neighborhood. Knowing your neighbors and supporting local businesses can help. We also believe more City, County, and State resources are needed to support communities disproportionately affected by crime.

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How and when can community influence property sales?

Jan 28

How and when can community influence property sales?

As community members raised concern and joined in efforts to prevent the displacement of Powderhorn residents from a building on 14th...

Spotlight On Upstream Arts

Apr 28, 2020

Spotlight On Upstream Arts

Upstream Arts uses the power of the creative arts to activate and amplify the voice and choice of individuals with disabilities.

The Direction of Community Planning and Economic Development

Jan 29, 2020

The Direction of Community Planning and Economic Development

How and why are community advocates working to shift the direction of the CPED department

2019 In Review: $10 Million Safety & Livability Proposal

Dec 27, 2019

2019 In Review: $10 Million Safety & Livability Proposal

As part of our Resource-Centered Platform, PPNA created a proposal this year, in partnership with the South Minneapolis Public Safety...

Powderhorn Culinary Arts Show Recap

Oct 22, 2019

Powderhorn Culinary Arts Show Recap

We're so full of gratitude for all the people that made the first-ever Powderhorn Culinary Arts Show a success! Thank you to all who...

Radical Hospitality Sanctuary and Resistance Community FUN(d)raiser

Oct 11, 2019

Radical Hospitality Sanctuary and Resistance Community FUN(d)raiser

You're invited to a night of joining together in community to donate to the Sanctuary and Resistance Fund and share in food, art, poetry...

13th Annual Powderhorn Empty Bowls

Oct 2, 2019

13th Annual Powderhorn Empty Bowls

Join Us! November 1, 2019 11AM-7PM Powderhorn Park Building (3500 S. 15th Avenue) Come together with your friends and neighbors for a...

Help set priorities for federal housing funds in suburban Hennepin County

Oct 2, 2019

Help set priorities for federal housing funds in suburban Hennepin County

Each year, Hennepin County receives around $6 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund affordable...

PPNA Opposes the MMHA's "Safe and Affordable" Campaign & Supports Proposed Renter

Jul 22, 2019

PPNA Opposes the MMHA's "Safe and Affordable" Campaign & Supports Proposed Renter

This past week the Powderhorn Neighborhood board unanimously voted to oppose the Minnesota Multi Housing Association's "Safe and...

Help guide the new Hennepin County affordable housing funding strategy

Jul 12, 2019

Help guide the new Hennepin County affordable housing funding strategy

Hennepin County recently approved a new strategy to increase availability of supportive housing that combines social services with...

Living Beyond The Sign With Molly

Mar 28, 2019

Living Beyond The Sign With Molly

We sat down with Molly Greenman, President and CEO of The Family Partnership to talk more about living #beyondthesign. The Live Beyond...

Powderhorn Shark Tank: Where are they now? Curl Power Salon

Feb 20, 2019

Powderhorn Shark Tank: Where are they now? Curl Power Salon

Curl Power Salon, owned by Rosie Jablonsky (pictured above), won 1st Place in the Expanding Businesses category at the 2018 Powderhorn...

2018 In Advocacy

Jan 16, 2019

2018 In Advocacy

Looking Back 2018 saw a lot of momentum-building for PPNA’s advocacy work. We deepened our work in renters’ rights with the Minneapolis...

Living Beyond The Sign With Molly

Nov 8, 2018

Living Beyond The Sign With Molly

Molly Van Avery is a performance artist, educator, and community-based artist living in the Powderhorn neighborhood of South Minneapolis....

New Equipment Library Items For Fall

Sep 5, 2018

New Equipment Library Items For Fall

New equipment has hit the library for your fall garden cleanup! Tool Set and Bench This garden tool set includes trowels, hand rakes, and...

Beyond The Meeting: 4 Ways Board Service At PPNA is More Than Meetings

Aug 21, 2018

Beyond The Meeting: 4 Ways Board Service At PPNA is More Than Meetings

When you think about serving on a Board of Directors, the first thing that pops into your mind is probably meetings. Well no Board can...

3 Ways To Love East Lake

Aug 21, 2018

3 Ways To Love East Lake

Love East Lake is a new initiative to drive community participation that supports a healthy, vibrant and safe East Lake Street corridor. ...

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