Run for a NENA Board Seat in April 2023

In April 2023, the Nokomis East Community will be electing eight board members to the NENA Board of Directors. Get involved by running for a seat and for voting! NENA is a community-based nonprofit organization serving four unique, welcoming neighborhoods with over 14,700 residents and dozens of businesses in the … Read more

NENA’s 1st Ever Bean Bag Toss Extravaganza!

Please join the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association for the 1st Ever Bean Bag Toss Extravaganza!  There will be an official tournament, a just-for-fun section, kid’s activities, food trucks & more!  When: 11am-3pm on Saturday October 8th 2022 (rain date Oct. 9th) Where: the parking lot behind Asa’s Bakery & Casa Maria (corner … Read more

Get the Latest on Park Projects

With our community rich in parks and trails, it can be hard to follow all of the latest news. Below are links to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) project pages. Find up-to-date information on planning and community engagement, and sign up for email project updates. Bossen Field Park … Read more

NENA is Seeking Applicants for a Vacant Morris Park Board Seat

NENA is seeking applicants for the vacant Morris Park neighborhood Board seat. Applications are due on July 17, 2019. NENA is a growing community-based nonprofit organization serving four unique, welcoming neighborhoods with over 14,700 residents and dozens of businesses in the southeast corner of Minneapolis. NENA is dedicated to bettering the … Read more

Mapping Prejudice: A History of Racial Covenants in the Nokomis Area

In Minneapolis and in particular the neighborhoods surrounding Lake Nokomis, racial covenant restrictions served as powerful obstacles for people of color seeking safe and affordable housing. They also limited access to community resources like parks and schools. Racial covenants dovetailed with redlining and predatory lending practices to depress homeownership rates … Read more

34th Avenue S Reconstruction Project Tracker

The City of Minneapolis is reconstructing 34th Avenue S between E. Minnehaha Parkway and E. 58th Street. The 1.37 mile project is scheduled to occur over the course of the 2019-2020 construction seasons and consists of improvements to the roadway, sidewalk and utilities. During the majority of construction, local access … Read more

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