Events Archives - The DMNA https://www.thedmna.org/category/events/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:10:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.thedmna.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon@2x.png Events Archives - The DMNA https://www.thedmna.org/category/events/ 32 32 Please join us for Neighborhood Day on Saturday, May 2, at The Commons from 1 pm to 4 pm https://www.thedmna.org/please-join-us-for-neighborhood-day-on-saturday-may-2-at-the-commons-from-1-pm-to-4-pm/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:34:13 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10750 Join the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA) and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for a high-energy, joy-filled celebration of Neighborhood Day at The Commons, on Saturday, May 2, from […]

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Join the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA) and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for a high-energy, joy-filled celebration of Neighborhood Day at The Commons, on Saturday, May 2, from 1 pm to 4 pm!

As part of the International Line Dance Flashmob 2026, neighbors from downtown and across the Twin Cities—and around the world—will come together to move, connect, and have fun through dance. This all-abilities event is welcoming to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just curious to try something new.

The event will be led by Deena Broaddus and supported by 17 incredible Twin Cities line dance instructors. Participants will learn and dance award-winning routines in sync with communities across the globe, all while supporting the Line Dance Foundation. The event is presented in partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Downtown Parks.

🎉 DMNA will be onsite celebrating Neighborhood Day!

Neighborhood Day is a city-wide celebration designed to bring Minneapolis residents together, welcome new faces, and help neighbors connect with their local neighborhood organization. Across the city, neighborhood groups host fun and engaging activities — from potlucks and plant swaps to community clean-ups and social gatherings. Stop by our DMNA information table to learn more about what’s happening downtown, grab some free giveaways, and enjoy lawn games throughout the afternoon.

📅 Event Details

Saturday, May 2
1–4 pm
The Commons Park
425 Portland Avenue S, Minneapolis

⏰ Event Schedule

  • 1:00 pm – Arrivals, Welcome & Introductions
  • 1:00–1:30 pm – Open Dance
  • 1:30–2:00 pm – Preview & Learn the Flashmob Dances
  • 2:00–2:30 pm – Flashmob Performance (Dance with the World!)
  • 2:30–4:00 pm – Open Dance & Community Time

This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow downtown residents, learn about neighborhood resources, and celebrate what makes our community vibrant. Whether you’re new to downtown or have lived here for years, come out and join the fun!

Bring a friend, bring your energy, and meet us on the dance floor. Whether you’re there to dance, cheer, or connect with neighbors, this is a wonderful way to celebrate Neighborhood Day and the vibrant downtown community we share.

We hope to see you at The Commons on May 2! 🕺✨

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]]> DID Expansion Conversations https://www.thedmna.org/did-expansion-conversations/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:34:07 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10696 Downtown Minneapolis residents, residential property owners or managers, and community managers located within the Mpls Downtown Improvement District service area (see map below) are invited to join Mpls DID and […]

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Downtown Minneapolis residents, residential property owners or managers, and community managers located within the Mpls Downtown Improvement District service area (see map below) are invited to join Mpls DID and Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.) for a conversation on residential inclusion and service priorities in downtown Minneapolis.
Recent changes in Minnesota law now allow multiunit residential properties to participate in service districts such as the Mpls DID. As more people call downtown home, DID is exploring whether residential properties within the existing boundary could be included in the future as ratepayers and what services downtown residents would like offered.
Join us at an upcoming small residential roundtable conversation to share your priorities.
– Residents: March 24 (The Quinlan Building) 12:00 to 1:00 PM or 4:30 to 5:30 PM, or
March 25 (The Quinlan Building) 8:00 to 9:00 AM
– Residential property owners and managers: March 25 (The Larking) 12:00 to 1:00 PM

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]]> Make a Difference in Our Community: Volunteer with Restorative Justice Community Action https://www.thedmna.org/make-a-difference-in-our-community-volunteer-with-restorative-justice-community-action/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:31:50 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10511 The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association is excited to share an opportunity with Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA) for neighbors who are passionate about healing, accountability, and second chances. RJCA is […]

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]]> The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association is excited to share an opportunity with Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA) for neighbors who are passionate about healing, accountability, and second chances.

RJCA is seeking Community Volunteers to support Restorative Justice Conferences — bringing together people impacted by harm to build understanding, accountability, and stronger outcomes for everyone involved.

As a volunteer, you will:
✨ Participate in restorative justice conferences
✨ Listen to different perspectives and grow through learning
✨ Offer insight, support, and accountability
✨ Help co-create agreements that benefit individuals and our broader community

Interested in making a meaningful impact?
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer
📞 Call: (612) 746-0780
📧 Email: info@rjca-inc.or

Become a Community Member today and help strengthen our downtown through connection and restoration.

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]]> Metro E Line Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m. https://www.thedmna.org/metro-e-line-ribbon-cutting-on-saturday-december-6-at-10-a-m/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:53:28 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10475 Join Metro Transit at Minneapolis College, 1415 Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis, as we kick off service on the METRO E Line! 10 a.m. | Ribbon cutting & media event […]

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]]> Join Metro Transit at Minneapolis College, 1415 Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis, as we kick off service on the METRO E Line!

10 a.m. | Ribbon cutting & media event at Minneapolis College
Metro Transit staff will be present onboard E Line buses to answer customer questions about the new service, schedule, and fare payment.
Free METRO E Line rides!
Experience the new E Line for free between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, sponsored by Minneapolis College!
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Community celebration at Minneapolis College featuring:
  • Family activities & entertainment
  • Free commemorative poster (while supplies last)
  • Kids art table
  • Photo station
  • Metro Transit mascot Skip Traffic!
  • Community outreach booths
  • Dec. 6 – Dec. 13 | E Line Passport Adventure
Metro Transit invites you to be part of the E Line Opening Day celebration by participating in the E Line Passport Adventure — a fun, weeklong activity through the communities along the E Line corridor!
Learn more about Opening Day and the E Line Passport Adventure here! https://www.metrotransit.org/e-line

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]]> Holiday Sip & Shop on Saturday, December 4, from 5 p.m., to 8 p.m., at the Mill City Museum https://www.thedmna.org/holiday-sip-shop-on-saturday-december-4-from-5-p-m-to-8-p-m-at-the-mill-city-museum/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:51:11 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10472 Kick off the holiday season and MNHS Member Double Discount Days with the Mill City Museum‘s 2nd annual Holiday Sip & Shop free event. MNHS members receive 20% off purchases, […]

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Kick off the holiday season and MNHS Member Double Discount Days with the Mill City Museum‘s 2nd annual Holiday Sip & Shop free event. MNHS members receive 20% off purchases, and all other attendees receive a 10% discount in the museum store.
Purchase beer, wine, and food from Bushel & Peck Cafe, enter to win a free MNHS Household Membership, and receive free giveaways with select purchases.
View the Women with Taste: Culinary Visionaries of the Twin Cities exhibit in the main lobby and go on free mini tours to our 9th floor observation deck to take in nighttime views of the Minneapolis riverfront.
Mini tours throughout the evening.
Free gift wrapping courtesy of MNHS volunteers (while supplies last).

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]]> The Mill Yard announces the opening of the new December show: Outside the Lines https://www.thedmna.org/the-mill-yard-announces-the-opening-of-the-new-december-show-outside-the-lines/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:49:25 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10469 Opening Reception and Winter Market on Sunday, December 14, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Featured artists: Eric Ketelsen, Painter Steve Ozone, Photographer Mary Pow, Textiles Jairid Rossow, Painter Mike Wohnoutka, […]

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Opening Reception and Winter Market on Sunday, December 14, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Featured artists:

  • Eric Ketelsen, Painter
  • Steve Ozone, Photographer
  • Mary Pow, Textiles
  • Jairid Rossow, Painter
  • Mike Wohnoutka, Painter, Illustrator and Children’s Book Author

Opening Reception Only

  • Amy Von Bargen, Pottery
  • Jane and Ralph Salier, Tiffany Lamps
  • Alison Wendy, Jewelry
  • Mike Wohnoutka, Children’s Book Signing Opening Reception Only

A painting of a landscapeAI-generated content may be incorrect.Eric Ketelsen
Eric Ketelsen has created a contemplative and expansive body of art employing unique
methods fueled by experimentation and improvisation. Each piece, often humble and of modest means, conveys an unconventional notion of beauty in the faded, worn and
imperfect; wed with a certain precision of our modern world.

A group of white flowersAI-generated content may be incorrect.Steve Ozone
Steve Ozone is a still photographer and a documentary film maker. A former commercial photographer, Steve is a third generation Japanese-Chinese American. He began to explore his ancestral history through photography while visiting New York and San Francisco Chinatowns, and Mexican and Hmong markets. The food he ate sparked memories of relatives and inspired him to explore the immigration experience. “I’ve concluded produce tells the true story of assimilation, adaptation and integration.”

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Mary Pow
Mary Pow is a visual artist who works in two mediums: textiles and soft pastels. Her sewn fabric textile art is vibrant and abstract. Mary has a Masters of Architecture, and it is through this unique lens that the architectural qualities are instantly recognizable.

A painting of a lake with treesAI-generated content may be incorrect.Jairid Rossow
Jairid Rossow is from rural Minnesota. His oil paintings intentionally bring a heartfelt perspective to classical realism. His Midwest landscapes—sprawling fields, quiet rivers, and vibrant urban corners—pulse with gentle hues and luminous clarity, transforming familiar scenes into quiet revelations. His still lifes elevate everyday objects with playful charm and meticulous detail.

 

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Mike Wohnoutka
Mike Wohnoutka is an award-winning illustrator of more than thirty children’s books, six of which he also authored. His work has earned numerous honors, including the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award and two Minnesota Book Awards. Between book projects, Mike enjoys painting “just for the fun of it.” While he often revisits his favorite subjects — frogs, pears, birds, and things from his garden — Mike tries something new with each piece. Whether it’s the mood of a bird, the color palette of the cityscape, or the scale of a frog.

A close-up of a blue pitcherAI-generated content may be incorrect.Amy Von Bargen
Amy Von Bargen’s clay pieces are hand built from slabs of stoneware. Using slabs allows
her to construct pots into interesting shapes and designs that have a contemporary aesthetic. Texture and lines on the pots surface interact with the glazes so that the variation of color enhances the design. They are high-fired to produce durable pieces that she hopes are used frequently to add beauty to everyday.

A lamp with a stained glass shadeAI-generated content may be incorrect.Jane and Ralph Salier
Jane and Ralph Salier began creating Tiffany-style stained lamps in 2005.  The glass comes from a few art glass makers in Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Indiana.  They carefully select each sheet of unique glass themselves. Most of the bases are reclaimed antiques, and they prefer to leave the 100-year-old patina intact reflecting originality and beauty.

A group of gold leaf earringsAI-generated content may be incorrect.Alison Wendy
Alison Wendy’s jewelry is inspired by the natural world and the movement within it.  She combines form and function, crafting pieces not only for beauty but also meaningful and whole. Recently she has expanded to larger pieces – mobiles and suncatchers – an extension of her jewelry. “Working with metal is a unique experience…the process feels both powerful and intimate, each piece telling its own story.

The Mill Yard at Stonebridge Lofts
The Mill City. Residents celebrate our area’s industrial heritage of the mighty Mississippi River and the mills. Today, what we see are the most recognizable Minneapolis landmarks. However, this is only part of the story. Rail lines were key to Minneapolis’ growth, and were particularly integral to the Mill District, bringing in wheat and timber and shipping out flour and lumber. We also honor the history of the mills, the reason for the rail yard’s existence.  The Mill Yard aims to be both a gathering place for art and artists and a conduit by which art can be shared with and disseminated into the wider community.

If you missed the opening reception, please contact us for a private viewing of the show.

This show ends March 18, 2026.

The Mill Yard at Stonebridge Lofts, 1120 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis 55415
Join us to welcome local artists, purchase art and gifts, meet neighbors and enjoy free snacks and beverages.

Contact us at:
TheMillYard.Stonebridge@gmail.com
MORE INFORMATION:
Website: TheMillYard.org
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheMillYardatStonebridgeLofts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themillyard.stonebridge/

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]]> Take the 800 Washington Avenue Community Survey! https://www.thedmna.org/take-the-800-washington-avenue-community-survey/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:37:11 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10370 The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA), in partnership with the City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department, is exploring ideas for an interim or temporary use for the […]

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]]> The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA), in partnership with the City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department, is exploring ideas for an interim or temporary use for the currently vacant lot at 800 Washington Avenue until such time that the city receives an optimal development proposal. We want to hear from residents, workers, and visitors about what would benefit and activate this important space in the heart of our neighborhood.

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/800Washington

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]]> Meet the 2025 DMNA Board Candidates https://www.thedmna.org/meet-the-2025-dmna-board-candidates/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:31:30 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10314 There are three candidates for the open DMNA Board seats. Jesseca Moran     Cindy Schultz     Craig Simonson, Incumbent     If you live, work, or own property […]

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Jesseca Moran

 

 

Cindy Schultz

 

 

Craig Simonson, Incumbent

 

 

If you live, work, or own property in the Downtown East or Downtown West neighborhoods you are eligible to vote in the DMNA Board election.

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]]> Get Involved in Your Community! Run for a seat on the DMNA Board of Directors! https://www.thedmna.org/get-involved-in-your-community-run-for-a-seat-on-the-dmna-board-of-directors/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:11:28 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10275 The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association is seeking passionate and engaged community members to serve on the DMNA Board of Directors! Board Elections will take place at the DMNA Annual Meeting […]

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]]> The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association is seeking passionate and engaged community members to serve on the DMNA Board of Directors!

Board Elections will take place at the DMNA Annual Meeting on Monday, October 27, from 6–8 p.m., at the Mill City Museum.

There are five seats up for election this year: Three seats with a three-year term and two seats with a two-year term.

To be eligible, you must live, work, or own property in the Downtown East or Downtown West neighborhoods.

If you’re interested in helping shape the future of Downtown Minneapolis, we encourage you to apply today!

Submit your application here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMNA2025BoardApplication

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]]> Washburn Lofts Hosts Fine Art Exhibition Featuring Mitchell Williams and William Greer: Opening reception is October 16 https://www.thedmna.org/washburn-lofts-hosts-fine-art-exhibition-featuring-mitchell-williams-and-william-greer-opening-reception-is-october-16/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:24:33 +0000 https://www.thedmna.org/?p=10258 You’re invited to a special fine art exhibition at Washburn Lofts featuring the work of Mitchell Williams and William Greer. 📍 Washburn Lofts, Lobby and Great Room 700 South Second […]

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]]> You’re invited to a special fine art exhibition at Washburn Lofts featuring the work of Mitchell Williams and William Greer.

📍 Washburn Lofts, Lobby and Great Room
700 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401

✨ Opening Reception
Thursday, October 16, 5–7 PM

The exhibition will be on display through January 15, 2026 (viewings available by appointment after the opening).

Don’t miss this chance to experience incredible art in one of Minneapolis’s most historic riverfront settings!

For more information, contact Kathryn Klibanoff at kathryn@kkjep.com.

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