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November 6, 2026

Wed., Nov. 11 • 6–7:30 pm

Jones-Harrison Senior Living

Get ready for an exciting November CIDNA meeting with both Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer and Metro Transit leadership!

Bring your questions about this final phase of Green Line Extension construction, safety concerns, and initial operations.

After the presentation, the CIDNA Board will finalize its 2027 budget and city funding application. All community members are welcome to join monthly meetings and listen in, ask questions, or volunteer. Click here for more info!

Bde Maka Ska Shoreline Repairs Open House

Thurs., Nov. 12 • 5:30–7pm

St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church • The Terrace Room

Learn about the proposed shoreline stabilization improvements along the west side of Bde Maka Ska at the upcoming Nov. 12 Open House at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church (3450 Irving Ave. S.). Stop and review materials on display and ask questions of staff. 

Learn more about the project including a Feasibility Report that examines the main causes leading to the current deterioration of shoreline and repair options, background, funding and more on the project website.

Lake of the Isles Clean-up

Sat., Nov. 14 • 1–3pm

W. 28th St. & Lake of the Isles Pkwy

Take care of our community and clean up along Lake of the Isles and the Cedar Lake Canal! If we have enough volunteers we will spread out to the Dog Park area as well. Meet us at W. Lake of the Isles Pkwy & W. 28th St. Supplies & snacks provided. Kayaks welcome!

This final clean-up of the year is organized by the CIDNA Environmental Committee. Click here for more info.

Download the New 311 App

The new Minneapolis 311 mobile app is here!

With 126 service types available in the new app, you can use it to more easily report issues and request help with services across Minneapolis, from street and sidewalk concerns to problems with signs, trees, garbage and more.

Download the new Minneapolis 311 app:

• Download for Android
• Download for iPhone

Age 55+ Safety Survey

The Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Aging needs your feedback! If you're a resident age 55+ or a care provider, click below to take a short 5-minute survey and share your input around safety issues. The survey will be open through Nov. 30 - thanks in advance and please feel free to share with friends and neighbors!

Click here to take the Minneapolis 55+ Safety Assessment.

Fall Fundraiser Lost & Found

Did you leave behind a Bravo brand black zip jacket at the Fall Fundraiser on Sept. 24 at the Hamilton Studio?

If so, we have it and would love to get it back to you.

Please send us a message at info@cidna.org with your contact info.

Pumpkins, Gourds, Grasses - Oh My!

Bookmark these helpful tips on how to manage pumpkins, decorative gourds, grasses, hay and candy wrappers:

• Organics recycling collection or free drop-off sites for apartments/condos: Pumpkins and gourds without paint, marker, glitter, or jewels can be composted. Make sure to also remove any candles. 
• Garbage: Pumpkins and gourds decorated with non-natural items like paint or jewels must be disposed of as garbage. All candy wrappers need to go in the trash, even those that are made from paperboard.
• Yard waste: Undecorated pumpkins and gourds along with grasses and hay can also go in BPI-certified compostable bags, kraft paper bags, or in reusable yard waste collection bins. Just make sure your bags/containers/bundles are less than 40 lbs and less than 3 feet in length and 3 inches in diameter.

Street Sweeping Wraps Up Next Week

Minneapolis Public Works is in the midst of the big task of sweeping 1,000 miles of city streets curb-to-curb.

Street sweeping helps keep leaves and debris out of the storm drains, which flow to lakes and creeks and the Mississippi River. Temporary hot pink “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours before they start. Please move your car before sweeping or it may be ticketed and towed.

Stay informed about the parking rules through a web map showing when your street is scheduled for sweeping, no parking signs on the street, and email and text alerts.

Reconnecting Nicollet Celebration

Sun., Nov. 8 • 1–4:30pm

2819 Nicollet Ave. S.

The Lyndale Neighborhood Association, Whittier Alliance, and Lake Street Council are hosting a preview of the new Nicollet Avenue at a free community celebration this Sun., Nov. 8.

During the event, a section of the street will be open from the north for biking, strolling and dancing (no autos allowed). DJ Jake Rudh will play music spanning the nearly five decades since the road closed. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at Eat Street Crossing. Parking will be challenging so please bike or use transit if possible.

Find out more about the community celebration here.

Giving Thanks Event

Sun., Nov. 22 • 3–5pm

Sisyphus Brewing • 712 Ontario Ave. W.

Stop by Sisyphus Brewing for drinks, snacks, and games on Sun., Nov. 22. You can also bring donations for nonperishable food and household essentials for Joyce Uptown Food Shelf to the event!

Thanks to Matt and Bethany Charlsen of Charlsen Collective Real Estate for sharing this fun event with us!

Hosting a free community event you'd like CIDNA to share? We'd love to! Please send us an email at info@cidna.org with a picture and a short description.

Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association • 612-212-5508 • info@cidna.org