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We are not just a neighborhood organization but a portal to community events, resources, and services.

Community Engagement. To guide the future of our neighborhood, STAWNO completed a small area plan in 2015. The planning process was very extensive and considered all aspects of community development – land use, urban design, parks and open space, and transportation.

Community members were actively a part of the process through focus groups, meetings, and planning sessions. A devoted group of residents served as the planning committee, volunteering for more than six months to create the plan. One purpose of the Small Area Plan was to assist the City as decisions were made for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The Small Area Plan is in two parts: Volume 1, Current Conditions and Volume 2, Going Forward.

2040 Comprehensive Plan Includes Down-Zoning for Main St NE. The effective date for the 2040 Plan is January 1, 2020. To fully implement the Plan, subsequent actions such as rezonings are needed. In the case of STAWNO, two areas will be rezoned to provide a better strategy for managing future land uses. The rezonings were originally proposed in the Small Area Plan.

A. The area along Main St NE will have a lower height maximum (goes from 4 stories now to 3 stories maximum height)

B. The area between 2nd St and University Ave NE will have a higher maximum height (goes from 2.5 stories to 4 story maximum)

Local Services Directory

Check out the local services directory for frequently requested contact information.

Block Club Training Information: 612-673-3204
City of Minneapolis Information Number: 311
Community Crime Prevention Specialist, 2nd Precinct – Nick Juarez: 612-673-2797
County Commissioner Irene Fernando: 612-348-7882
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Commissioner Chris Meyer: 612-230-6443
Northeast Senior Services: 612-781-5096
Open Door Learning Center NE: 612-789-9024
Pierre Bottineau Library: 612-543-6850
Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO): 612-758-0020
State Representative Diane Loeffler, District 60A: 651-296-4219
State Senator Kari Dziedzic, District 60: 651-296-7809
Third Ward City Council Member Steve Fletcher: 612-673-2203
Webster Elementary: 612-668-1210

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Emerald Ash Borer - Planting The Next Generation

STAWNO made a commitment in 2012 to begin treating ash trees for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – the idea came from Chris Linde, who had seen the harm to the neighborhood when all the boulevard trees on a block were removed at one time – he knew there had to be a better solution. Working with the Park Board, STAWNO came up with a plan to treat some of the ash trees to slow the spread of the disease while planting the next generation of boulevard trees. It is a 10-year plan so we will be well on the way to a new tree canopy when the final treatment is made in 2020. STAWNO pays for this program with a City grant. We ask for your help to water the young trees.

Check out these links from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to learn more about Emerald Ash Borer: remaining ash in our neighborhood and general information on EAB.

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Dickman Park

Dickman Park is one of the jewels of our park system: a place to relax, a place where folks come to meet, and a place for kids and families to enjoy the wading pool. The park is located just south of 8th Ave NE between Main and 2nd Streets NE.

Dickman Park is home to “summer of fun,” a six-week festival that is held during the months of June and July – supervised activities for kids, family entertainment, a community picnic, and a movie night. There is no charge for summer of fun because STAWNO uses proceeds from the 5K Run/Walk and a grant from the City to pay for the services. According to neighbor Michael Rainville, “It’s wonderful to see neighbors meet one another for the first time at Dickman Park and to see kids come together to play and make friendships that will last a lifetime.”

5K Run/Walk Fundraiser - October 12, 2019

Watch for an announcement of the 2020 Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk. The fundraiser is held in early October at Boom Island Park and follows a truly beautiful route along the Mississippi River. Proceeds from the fundraiser support local programs including the summer festival at Dickman Park.

Use this link to register as a runner or walker. And, for those who want to volunteer to help, remember you receive a free shirt and a brat from Kramarczuk’s.

The fundraiser would not be possible without the generous support of our volunteers and donations from our sponsors. We have contributed over $100,000 from the fundraiser to help pay for local services including the community picnic. Mark your calendar and join us at Boom Island Park.

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