Harrison Neighborhood Association

05/29/2026

Online voting for the HNA 2026 election for board members representing Areas 2, 4 & 6 is now live via the following link: https://forms.gle/UNwdXHoVr3NgsTMK7

Vote online May 29th through June 5th at noon. See our election guide below for details!

Voting Guide

Members who live, own property, or a business in Areas 2, 4 & 6 will vote this cycle. Since HNA’s board members serve staggered terms, members in Areas 1, 3, & 5 will not vote in this year’s election but will have the opportunity to elect board representatives for their areas next year.

Eligible Voters

Eligibility for membership is defined below as any individual who is at least 18 years old and is:
1. A resident in the neighborhood; or,
2. An owner or business lessee of real property in the neighborhood; or,
3. The designated representative of a nonprofit or educational organization in the Neighborhood.

Voting

Members who are already registered should have received an email with the link to vote at noon. If you are not already registered, please follow the steps outlined below to register and receive your ballot. If you are new to the neighborhood or have never voted in an HNA election, here are the steps to register:

Voter Registration

Send a picture of the documents listed below to [email protected]. Once we have verified your eligibility, you will receive an email with a link to voted

Documentation

1. Resident members may use any document of any kind showing the members full name and an address inside the neighborhood; or another member may vouch for one resident member's eligibility.
2. Business / property owner or lessee members may use documentation showing real estate ownership and the name of the entity paying property tax at that address, or a copy of the business lease at that address.
3. Organizational representative members may document their representative status with an official letter from the organization designating the representative by name.

* The League of Women Voters tabulates HNA’s election results and oversees our voting process to ensure a fair and open election

Thank you for participating in the Harrison Neighborhood Association 2026 Board Election. This year, in-person voting took place at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 28th. If you were unable to cast your vote in-person, you can use this ballot to vote electronically. Electronic ballots must be sub...

05/28/2026

Tonight is the night of our Annual Meeting! Be sure to join us and bring your neighbors!

Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting & Election on May 28th! Can't make the meeting? Vote online May 29th through June 5th. See our election guide below for details!

Election Guide

All residents, business owners, and property owners aged 18 years and over are members of HNA and can vote to elect board members! You can cast your vote for your favorite board candidates in person at the Annual Meeting or online, May 29th-June 5th!

✅Board Member Elections for Areas 2, 4 & 6
We are seeking candidates in Areas 2, 4 & 6 who are interested in representing their area of the neighborhood and are committed to helping HNA advance our mission of creating a peaceful and prosperous peaceful and prosperous community that equitably benefits all of Harrison Neighborhood’s diverse racial, cultural and economic groups. If you are interested in running for a board seat, please contact [email protected] or call 612-374-4849 for more information. Nominations will also be accepted “from the floor” during the Annual Meeting.

Members who live, own property, or a business in Areas 2, 4 & 6 will vote to elect two board representatives in each area. Since HNA’s board members serve staggered terms, members in Areas 1, 3, & 5 will not vote in this year’s election but will have the opportunity to elect board representatives for their areas next year.

✅Eligible Voters
Eligibility for membership is defined below as any individual who is at least 18 years old and is:
1. A resident in the neighborhood; or,
2. An owner or business lessee of real property in the neighborhood; or,
3. The designated representative of a nonprofit or educational organization in the
Neighborhood.

✅Voter Registration
If you have voted in a previous HNA Election, you are already registered to vote. If you are new to the neighborhood or have never voted in an HNA election, here are the steps to register:

In person: You can register to vote at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 28th by providing any of the following documentation:

1. Resident members may use any document of any kind showing the members full name and an address inside the neighborhood; or another member may vouch for one resident member's eligibility.

2. Business / property owner or lessee members may use documentation showing real estate ownership and the name of the entity paying property tax at that address, or a copy of the business lease at that address.

3. Organizational representative members may document their representative status with an official letter from the organization designating the representative by name.

Online: If you plan to vote online between Friday, May 29th and June 5th, you can send a picture of the documents listed above to [email protected] . Once we have verified your eligibility, you will receive an email with a link to vote.

✅Voting
In-person voting will take place at the Annual Meeting on May 28th, 6pm-7:30pm at the Harrison Rec Center.

Online: Members who are already registered will automatically receive an email with the link to vote when the election goes live at noon on May 29th. If you are not already registered, please follow the steps outlined above to register and receive your ballot.

* The League of Women Voters tabulates HNA’s election results and oversees our voting process to ensure a fair and open election.

05/13/2026

What’s on our mind? The greatness of Patty Walton!

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid describes Patty perfectly when they say, “She bridges barriers of distance, culture and language by staffing our Harrison Community Clinic.” Patty’s brilliance, compassion, and deep understanding of both the legal system and the Northside community are a true blessing to Harrison.

It is hard to overstate how many people have been able to stand up for themselves, protect their housing, and face impossible situations with a true advocate beside them because Patty is here. During this especially difficult period of high eviction rates and urgent community need, she has once again risen to the occasion—fighting tirelessly for the rights of residents both inside and outside the courtroom.

Patty shows up for everyone she works with in a way that makes people feel truly seen, heard, and defended. Her presence in this community matters more than words can fully capture, and we are incredibly grateful for her.

Legal Aid - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

05/12/2026

Starting soon! Swing by between 5:30pm and 7:30pm to provide your input on the future design of Olson Hwy and enjoy dinner from Minne’s on Glenwood!

Join us next Tues. May 12th for a Bring Back 6th Open House,
5:30pm-7:30pm at Northside Artspace Lofts community room!

✅Learn about the history of old 6th Avenue/Olson Highway
✅Help design the future of the roadway & provide your input on 3 community-created design options
✅Connect with your neighbors & enjoy FREE food catered by Minne’s on Glenwood
✅Enter to win Gift Cards!

05/08/2026

Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting & Election on May 28th! Can't make the meeting? Vote online May 29th through June 5th. See our election guide below for details!

Election Guide

All residents, business owners, and property owners aged 18 years and over are members of HNA and can vote to elect board members! You can cast your vote for your favorite board candidates in person at the Annual Meeting or online, May 29th-June 5th!

✅Board Member Elections for Areas 2, 4 & 6
We are seeking candidates in Areas 2, 4 & 6 who are interested in representing their area of the neighborhood and are committed to helping HNA advance our mission of creating a peaceful and prosperous peaceful and prosperous community that equitably benefits all of Harrison Neighborhood’s diverse racial, cultural and economic groups. If you are interested in running for a board seat, please contact [email protected] or call 612-374-4849 for more information. Nominations will also be accepted “from the floor” during the Annual Meeting.

Members who live, own property, or a business in Areas 2, 4 & 6 will vote to elect two board representatives in each area. Since HNA’s board members serve staggered terms, members in Areas 1, 3, & 5 will not vote in this year’s election but will have the opportunity to elect board representatives for their areas next year.

✅Eligible Voters
Eligibility for membership is defined below as any individual who is at least 18 years old and is:
1. A resident in the neighborhood; or,
2. An owner or business lessee of real property in the neighborhood; or,
3. The designated representative of a nonprofit or educational organization in the
Neighborhood.

✅Voter Registration
If you have voted in a previous HNA Election, you are already registered to vote. If you are new to the neighborhood or have never voted in an HNA election, here are the steps to register:

In person: You can register to vote at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 28th by providing any of the following documentation:

1. Resident members may use any document of any kind showing the members full name and an address inside the neighborhood; or another member may vouch for one resident member's eligibility.

2. Business / property owner or lessee members may use documentation showing real estate ownership and the name of the entity paying property tax at that address, or a copy of the business lease at that address.

3. Organizational representative members may document their representative status with an official letter from the organization designating the representative by name.

Online: If you plan to vote online between Friday, May 29th and June 5th, you can send a picture of the documents listed above to [email protected] . Once we have verified your eligibility, you will receive an email with a link to vote.

✅Voting
In-person voting will take place at the Annual Meeting on May 28th, 6pm-7:30pm at the Harrison Rec Center.

Online: Members who are already registered will automatically receive an email with the link to vote when the election goes live at noon on May 29th. If you are not already registered, please follow the steps outlined above to register and receive your ballot.

* The League of Women Voters tabulates HNA’s election results and oversees our voting process to ensure a fair and open election.

05/05/2026

Join us next Tues. May 12th for a Bring Back 6th Open House,
5:30pm-7:30pm at Northside Artspace Lofts community room!

✅Learn about the history of old 6th Avenue/Olson Highway
✅Help design the future of the roadway & provide your input on 3 community-created design options
✅Connect with your neighbors & enjoy FREE food catered by Minne’s on Glenwood
✅Enter to win Gift Cards!

04/29/2026

On Saturday April 25th, 2026 Harrison Neighborhood Celebrated our Earth Day Neighborhood Clean up at Minne’s on Glenwood

We will like to give a shout out to all the residents and volunteers who showed up on Earth Day 2026 to stand shoulder to shoulder with people of all backgrounds and generations globally helping clean up our neighborhood and give voice, taking action, and showing love in defense of the only home we share (Planet Earth).
S/O to the City of Minneapolis Government for providing resources for us to create a cleaner, safer, and healthier Harrison neighborhood.

Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners for the most amount of plastic and trash picked up.

We hope to continue our efforts in maintaining a cleaner Harrison Neighborhood throughout 2026. "When we stand together, our planet has a future."

For more information, news, and stories please visit www.earthday.org

Also, please support a local Black Business by visiting Minne’s on Glenwood for some delicious foods and great company.

04/28/2026

The Kirk Washington Jr. Block Party is coming up on Sat. May 9th, 11am-3pm at Kirk Washington Jr. Way (4th & Logan)!

☀️Event Details
The Kirk Washington Jr. Block Party: Never Stop Creating is a community-rooted celebration of the life, artistry, and organizing legacy of Kirk Washington Jr. The event is designed as an intergenerational gathering that centers on North Minneapolis through creativity, remembrance, healing, and joy. Ten years after Kirk’s transition, this first annual block party will bring together family, neighbors, artists, youth, and supporters for a public celebration that reflects the values he lived: storytelling, cultural pride, love of family, and belief in the transformative power of Black creativity.

☀️Event Support & Ways to Contribute
•Cash sponsorships for core event operations and artist support
•In-kind donations of food, beverages, tables, tents, chairs, printing, or cleanup supplies
•Volunteer support for setup, hospitality, youth engagement, and breakdown
•Promotion through community networks, business customers, congregations, and social media

To sign up to volunteer, contact Denetrick Powers at 612-222-2796 or [email protected].

Donations: Venmo -Powers or Cash-app $KirksCafe

04/24/2026

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By Azhae’la Hanson , Reporter A mother had laid out dinner for her family, expecting her son and husband to enter the home shortly from work. As time passed, she realized that her biggest fear may have come true. They were not coming home.    The phone rang. It was h