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Audubon Park Neighborhood Association will sponsor summer "slow down" activities at the Northeast Farmers Market Garden at 28th and Johnson St. NE. Seniors & Caregivers Tea Sundays: 11 am-1 pm, June-Sept. Garden Club Volunteer & Social Tuesdays: 4-7 pm, June-Sept. Audubon Farmers Market Thursdays: 4-7 pm, June-Oct. Decompression Sessions Music After Work Fridays: 5-7 pm, July-Sept.

Located across the Hennepin Bridge from downtown, this neighborhood was originally established in 1855 as the Town of St. Anthony Falls and later merged with The City of Minneapolis in 1872. Its proximity to the Mississippi River, Downtown, the University, and Northeast Minneapolis have made it an influential hub for transit, industry, and commerce. The last decade has brought dramatic change and the area around East Hennepin is now considered one of the trendiest and most exciting places in Minneapolis…

Learn the unique history of this tucked away little-known street in the farthest northeast corner of the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County. What is the connection to Minneapolis Streetcar magnate Thomas Lowry? Why is the street called Architect Avenue and who were the architects? In 1905, a contest was held in one of the farthest corners of Hennepin County for well-designed homes for the up-and-coming middle class. Major Twin Cities architects were solicited to develop affordable homes, which would…

In 1915, 118 small independent grocers served Northeast Minneapolis. Today, only ghostly storefronts remain. On this tour of storefronts in the Windom Park neighborhood, you’ll discover forgotten histories of close-knit families, lutefisk barrels, crime sprees and tarantulas. The route is approximately 1.2 miles in length and goes over some slightly hilly terrain. Plan to park on side streets as there is construction on Lowry. The tour guide is Elizabeth Sowden, who grew up in Northeast. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1-2:30 pm.…