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Jan 27 / 4:36pm

MPD 3rd PCT Sector 4 Community Update

posted by Seward Neighborhood

Minneapolis Police 3rd PCT

Sector 4 Community Bulletin

(Cooper, Hiawatha, Howe, Longfellow, Seward)

Week of January 17, 2012 to January 23, 2012

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Jan 27 / 4:24pm

Jazz88 Morning Show Live from Birchwood Cafe on Feb. 3

posted by Peter Fleck
Friday, February 3rd
The Morning Show with Ed Jones  In the Neighborhood
Live Broadcast from The Birchwood Cafe in Seward


We’re excited to announce that Jazz88 is partnering with various neighborhood organizations to launch a new series of In the Neighborhood Live Broadcasts celebrating and sharing the great stories of our vibrant neighborhoods in the Twin Cities!  Join us Friday, February 3rd when Ed Jones broadcasts the Morning Show live from  The Birchwood Cafe (3311 E. 25th St.) in Seward neighborhood in Minneapolis. The live broadcast will be from 7 to 9 a.m.. Ed will be spinning his usual great mix of  jazz, traffic updates, neighborhood interviews, news and more. Stop on down to have coffee with Ed and experience and celebrate the Seward neighborhood!

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Jan 19 / 8:27am

In Response to the Death Near the River in Seward Neighborhood - St. Stephen's Street Outreach team is on call to address public concerns around homelessness

posted by Peter Fleck
One of our Seward Community Forum members recently found the body of a shirtless/hatless/gloveless frozen native man near the Franklin Terrace dog park. She posted about it to the Forum and started a great discussion. Part of the discussion centered on who to call if you see at-risk individuals out in the cold. Robin Garwood, policy aide for Councilmember Cam Gordon, posted about the St. Stephen's Street Outreach team and today Monica Nilsson, director of Street Outreach and Community Engagement at St. Stephen's Human Services, chimed in. I wanted to get this on the Profile for wider distribution especially since Monica and the team are available for presentations. (Sounds like a good topic for either the Seward Neighborhood Group or the Seward Civic & Commerce Association.) Her post is below. You can donate to St. Stephen's via GiveMN.org.

St Stephens Human Services available to address public concerns around homelessness
posted by Monica Nilsson to the Seward Community Forum

St Stephens Human Services operates a Street Outreach team available to address public concerns around homelessness.  This team of 6 staff and 4 volunteers operates from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday with support from the City of Minneapolis, the Downtown Improvement District, State Dept of Public Safety and community support.  The team works in cooperation with the Mpls Police Dept and is part of the downtown Radiolink system of communication with businesses and residents.


The team was created 4 years ago as part of Heading Home Hennepin, our community's plan to end people's homelessness.  The team has two charges: to work with those who are causing concern in public while homeless and to work with those who are unsheltered, spending time outside or in public settings without access to advocacy.  The team is able to respond to citizen calls or messages left at 612.879.7624.  Should someone encounter an individual in a non-emergency situation, citizens may call the team and the team will respond based on availability.  It is important for messages to be left, though, even in off-hours.  The homeless individual may frequent a spot and the team very often can find the individual at the next opportunity.

The goal of the Street Outreach team is to improve the homeless individual's life situation, most likely with housing, sometimes assisting the person to a treatment setting for chemical or mental health care.  Individuals interested in learning more about the team or having a presentation on its work are invited to call Monica Nilsson, Director of Street Outreach and Community Engagement at 612.481.9501.


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Jan 18 / 2:14pm

Second Annual Sweethearts and Spirits in Support of Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice Feb. 11

posted by Peter Fleck
 SUPPORT RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Second Annual Sweethearts and Spirits: Beer, Liquor and Wine tasting hosted by Zipp’s Liquor!

 

All proceeds to benefit Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice Partnership.


Since 2004, SLRJP has provided an alternative to juvenile court for youth committing misdemeanor offenses in Seward and Greater Longfellow.  SLRJP works with the youth, their parents and community members to explore how the youth’s actions caused harm and to develop with the youth a contract to repair the harm.

 

What: Sweethearts & Spirits

When: Saturday, February 11th 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Where: The Minneapolis Eagles Club 2507 E 25th St. 

Cost: $20-Single   $30-Duo

Tickets available from SLRJP, Zipp’s, at the door or online at www.localwineevents.com

For more information, contact Michele at michele@sng.org or 612-338-6205 x108

www.sng.org/justice.html or www.facebook.com/SLRJP

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Jan 18 / 1:12pm

SNG Newsletter for Jan. 18, 2012

Posted by email 

SNG E-NEWSLETTER -- Jan 18, 2012

Exciting news!  We are planning an fun new event for Saturday June 16th.   Teams of neighbors will scour the neighborhood on foot or on bike for clues during a community wide scavenger hunt.  All teams and team supporters will end at Matthews for a neighborhood wide potluck in the park.   Our next planning meeting is Feb 21st at 7PM at the home of Kerry Cashman & Bill Banett—2901 E. 22nd St.  Call Kerry at 612-338-6205 ext 119 or email at kerry@sng.org if you have any questions.

 

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Jan 17 / 12:17pm

SNG Annual Environment Committee Retreat Jan. 29

posted by Seward Neighborhood
From Carol Greenwood

Annual Environment Committee Retreat

Sunday, January 29, 1:00 to 5:00
Philipp Muessig's house, 2536 38th Ave. S.

Agenda:  Brief review of previous year's activities; Planning for next year's projects.  Your suggestions welcome.

Social Hour from 4:00 to 5:00.  Bring Food!  Beverages provided.

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Jan 16 / 9:47am

Seward Civic & Commerce Association JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

posted by Seward Neighborhood
SCCA JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Wednesday, January 18th: 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
United Noodles / 2015 East 24th Street

To kick off the new year, SCCA has invited 3rd Precinct Crime Prevention Specialist Shun Tillman to update area business owners about safety trends in the neighborhood. Officer Tillman will share tips about protecting yourself and your business, as well as providing an opportunity to sign up for email alerts from the Minneapolis Police Department. We will gather for lunch in the meeting room at United Noodles.

A lunch option will be provided by the new and improved UniDeli at United Noodles, for $10 per person. Please RSVP by email to Adam Haydon at sri@redesigninc.org and remember to note any special dietary needs.

SCCA newsletter is attached.

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Jan 16 / 8:53am

New Community Building committee for Seward Neighborhood meets Jan. 17, 7 p.m.

posted by Peter Fleck
Community Building Committee
Tuesday, Jan. 17
7 p.m.
Home of Diann Anders, 2418 30th Ave. S.

From the latest print edition of the Seward Profile:

Are you interested in getting to know more about the diverse and exciting mix of people that is the Seward Neighborhood? Or learning about numerous rich cultural traditions of Seward residents? Do you have a passion for building strong relationships that serve us well when we need to deal with difficult problems in urban living? Or creating celebrations, festivals or other activities that encourage laughter and fellowship?

Then join us tomorrow evening (Tuesday, January 17) at 7 p.m. at the home of Diann Anders, 2418 30th Ave. S.

The SNG is exploring this new committee idea. The group would take over the work of planning for some of the SNG's yearly activities, such as Garage Sales Days or King's Fair, as well as developing new and exciting ways to strengthen the social fabric of Seward. The hope is that a structure can be devised that will offer meaningful volunteer opportunities for people who understand and enjoy traditional committee work as well as for those post-moderns who want to find short-term, concrete places to lend a hand.

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Jan 16 / 8:51am

Year End Crime Comparison Of Sector 4 Neighborhoods 2010-2011

posted by Seward Neighborhood
Year End Crime Comparison Of Sector 4 Neighborhoods 2010-2011


Seward

2010 

2011

Diff +/-

Homicide

3

0

-3

Rape

9

9

0

Robbery

35

22

-13

Agg Assaults

19

21

+2

Burglary

91

87

-4

Larceny (theft)

166

260

+94

Auto theft

48

38

-10

Arson

2

2

0

Total

373

439

+66

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Jan 13 / 12:41pm

MPD 3rd PCT Sector 4 Community Update (Jan 3 - Jan 10)

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MPD 3rd PCT Sector 4 Community Update


Minneapolis Police 3rd PCT

Sector 4 Community Bulletin

(Cooper, Hiawatha, Howe, Longfellow, Seward)

Week of January 3, 2012 to January 10, 2012

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