Harrison Neighborhood News and Events

Harrison is conveniently located minutes from downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Farmers' Market, the Walker Arts Center, and the beaches at Cedar-Lake and is well-served by transit and has easy access to I-394/94.The neighborhood is home to the International Market Square-a regional destination that includes a large number of interior design and home / commercial designer showrooms, the American Institute of Architects Minnesota offices, and residential loft space. Harrison residents enjoy recreational opportunities at Theodore Wirth Park, Basset's Creek Park and Harrison Park-providing outdoor experiences year-round.  Housing in the neighborhood ranges from lofts to apartments to newly constructed single-family homes to turn-of-the-century houses-many available at modest prices. 

(Description from livemsp.org)

For detailed demographic information, see the neighborhood profile from Minnesota Compass

 

Chasing the tornado money, part three

Illustration by Christopher E. Harrison and John Letness, photo by Charles Hallman

Among those directly affected by the May 22 tornado that struck North Minneapolis are thousands of youth.

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Chasing the tornado money, part two

Illustration by Christopher E. Harrison and John Letness, photo by Charles Hallman

According to the Minneapolis Foundation website, the Minnesota Helps — North Minneapolis Recovery Fund awarded several grants to local agencies, ranging in size from $10,000 to $50,000 or more, to

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Chasing the tornado money

The Northside Community Response Team meets weekly at Summit Academy OIC. (Illustration by Christopher E. Harrison and John Letness, Photo by Charles Hallman)

The Minnesota Helps — North Minneapolis Recovery Fund was established by the Minneapolis Foundation, Greater Twin Cities United Way, and GiveMN.org, which distributed $206,123 for emergency relief

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Transformation possible: Anti-Racism seminar sparks community conversations

Veteran community leader Larry Hiscock delivered his Individualized Degree Program presentation, Anti-Racism and Neighborhood Organizing, at MSU student center on March 15.

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