🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with Pillsbury United Communities! 🏳️‍🌈

June is here, and it’s time to honor love, diversity, and the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community that makes our city shine. At Pillsbury United Communities, we believe in building a world where everyone is celebrated for who they are. 💖

This month, we’re excited to invite you to join us in supporting and participating in local Pride events that uplift and empower our community. Whether you’re attending your first Pride celebration or your fiftieth, your presence matters.

✨ Upcoming Pride Events in Minneapolis:

June 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

All-Inclusive Community Clothing Swap

Hardwood Creek Library 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, United States

Have clothes you want to get rid of? Or looking for some clothes for yourself? All are welcome at our first inclusive community clothing swap at Hardwood Creek Library! If you would like to donate items for the Community Clothing Swap, please drop them off at Hardwood Creek Library during open hours from Monday…Read More

June 7 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Golden Valley Pride Festival 2025

Brookview Park 300 Brookview Pkwy N, Golden Valley, MN, United States

Mark your calendars, Golden Valley Pride Festival is back for 2025!  Join us at Brookview Park, Saturday, June 7th as we celebrate with two stages of music and entertainment, a beer/cider/wine garden, kid’s activities, artisans of all types and numerous organizations and community business booths! Love is in the COMMUNITY!  Read More

June 7 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Puzzling and Beats

Queermunity 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Come hang with us for a chill time putting together puzzles, vibing to good music, and connecting with new and old friends! Everyone’s invited! To stay in the loop on upcoming events, follow our Read More

June 7 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Youth Pride presented by the Minnesota School Outreach Coalition (MNSOC)

Como Midway Picnic Pavilion Park 1199 Midway Pkwy, St Pau, MN, United States

Youth Pride is a free event for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-22. This is an event for young people to feel celebrated and strengthen connections to their community. Youth Pride has a little bit of everything; resources from local organizations serving queer youth, activities and games, performances by amazing entertainers, food from local businesses, photo-booths

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June 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

TaikoGROOVE

Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

TaikoArts Midwest produces the first ever taiko dance party concert, TaikoGROOVE! Rhythms drop at 7PM, Saturday June 7, at the Cedar Cultural Center. All Ages. Surprise Japanese guest artists come all the way from TOKYO to join local troupe Enso Daiko onstage, delivering the debut of a wild, primal groove, plus many audience favorites! Read More 

At Pillsbury United Communities, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel safe, valued, and empowered. Throughout the year, we offer programs and services that support the LGBTQIA+ community, including health resources, youth programs, and cultural events.

Let’s come together to celebrate love, amplify voices, and strengthen the bonds that make our community resilient. 💪

🎉 YOU’RE INVITED to a Community Health Fair! 🩺🌿
A Day of Wellness, Fun, and Freebies—For the Whole Neighborhood!

Join us for a vibrant celebration of health and community! Whether you’re looking to connect with local resources, enjoy family-friendly activities, or just grab some great giveaways—you won’t want to miss this!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
📍 Location: North Market, 4414 N Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412
🕒 Time: 11:00 – 3:00PM

✨ What to expect:
✅ Free health screenings
🎁 Exciting giveaways
🧘‍♀️ Wellness activities for all ages
🎨 Kids’ crafts and games
🥗 Healthy snacks & local food vendors
🗣️ Meet local health experts & community orgs

Bring your neighbors, bring your family—everyone is welcome! Let’s come together to celebrate health, connection, and the strength of our community.

💚 Healthy people = healthy neighborhoods!

North Market is an enterprise of Pillsbury United Communities.

OPEN DAILY 9AM-9PM

North Market, 4414 N Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412

https://mynorthmarket.org/

📅 Date: June 13, 2025 | 🕒 Time: 12:30-5:30pm  | 📍 Location: Shiloh Temple Lot, 1201 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Join us this Juneteenth as we honor freedom, reflect on our shared history, and come together in community and fellowship to build a safer, stronger future for all.

This year, we center our celebration around violence prevention—lifting up the voices and efforts working toward peace, healing, and resilience in our neighborhoods. Through food, music, storytelling, and community dialogue, we aim to reclaim space, spread love, and cultivate lasting change.

• Angela Harrelson, George Floyd’s aunt and registered nurse
• Anthony Taylor, community development lead for the Cultural Wellness Center and outdoor educator-activist
• Jeanelle Austin, founder of the Racial Agency Initiative and a board member for the George Floyd Global Memorial
• Jerome Richardson, cofounder of the youth-led Minnesota Teen Activists
• Signe Harriday, artistic producing director at Pillsbury House + Theatre and lead local organizer for the Million Artist Movement
• Tabitha Montgomery, executive director of the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association

🚲 Ready to Ride? Find Your Next Bike for Less! 🔧

Full Cycle, in partnership with U of M Used Bike Sale at the ReUse Center is having a HUGE bike sale!
Whether you’re a student, commuter, or weekend cruiser, this is your chance to score a quality used bike at a steal of a price.

🗓 Saturday, May 25 | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 U of M ReUse Program Warehouse – 883 29th Ave SE, Minneapolis

🔥 Over 400 bikes available! From road bikes to cruisers, hybrids, and more. All bikes are priced to go, and the selection is massive.

Why you don’t want to miss it:
✅ Incredible deals – bikes starting under $100
✅ Sustainable shopping – good for the planet and your wallet
✅ First-come, first-served – so get there early!

Bring a friend, bring a helmet, and bring your love of two wheels. 💥
Let’s roll, Minneapolis!

👉 Full details here: https://www.bikemn.org/events/u-of-m-bike-sale-at-reuse-center

We are thrilled to announce that the Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the West Bank Community Fund, administered by The Minneapolis Foundation. This generous support affirms the power of community, culture, and shared experiences — and helps bring our vision for an unforgettable night to life.

We extend our deepest thanks to The Minneapolis Foundation and the West Bank Community Fund for believing in the importance of storytelling through food and fellowship. This grant allows us to not only celebrate the vibrant cultures that define Cedar-Riverside, but also to strengthen the bonds that unite neighbors, friends, and families.

🌍 Save the Date!

Cedar-Riverside Multicultural Dinner
📅 September 18, 2025
📍 420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55454

Expect a rich evening filled with traditional dishes, music, and voices representing the many cultures that make our neighborhood extraordinary. This dinner will be more than a meal. It will be a tapestry of traditions and a living portrait of community resilience.

We hope you’ll join us in celebration, gratitude, and unity.

Stay tuned for more details — and mark your calendar now!

With appreciation,

Pillsbury United Communities

Step into a space where stories are shared, laughter echoes, and generations unite! The North Market Intergenerational Forum invites you to an afternoon of meaningful conversations, lively activities, and community spirit. Whether you’re a teen, a parent, or a grandparent, this event is all about bridging the age gap and celebrating the wisdom, energy, and diversity we each bring to the table.

Come enjoy tasty snacks, engage in interactive discussions, and take part in wellness-focused fun that encourages us to move, learn, and grow—together. Let’s honor our shared roots, build new connections, and create joyful memories across generations.

Join us at North Market—where community thrives and everyone belongs.

When: Wednesday, May 28th, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Where: North Market, 4414 N. Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis

(Event takes place in the Community Room at North Market.)

This event is designed to bridge generations through interactive conversations, snacks, and fun! From youth to elders, everyone is invited to join us in honoring the power of community, embracing healthy living, and enjoying quality time together at North Market. Let’s move, learn, and grow—side by side.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all who presented and attended the recent Women’s Health Luncheon. Your presence and participation helped make the event a meaningful success, and your engagement reflected the strength, compassion, and curiosity that drive progress in women’s health.

This luncheon was more than just a gathering—it was a shared moment of learning, support, and awareness. Thanks to your commitment to your own health and the well-being of others, our discussions around breast cancer, lead poisoning, stroke and brain injuries, and Alzheimer’s disease reached hearts and minds in a powerful way.

Your thoughtful questions, shared experiences, and warm energy enriched the dialogue and deepened the sense of community we strive to build through events like this. Whether you came as a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, advocate, or simply someone eager to learn, your presence helped illuminate the importance of these critical issues.

We are especially grateful for your time and openness. We know how busy life can be, and your decision to attend speaks volumes about your commitment to knowledge, prevention, and empowerment. Your participation helps move these conversations forward—into families, workplaces, and communities—where they can truly make a difference.

Thank you for standing with us in the pursuit of health equity, awareness, and hope. We look forward to seeing you at future events and continuing this important journey together.

Special thanks to Alec Wendelboe of the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota–North Dakota; Awol Windissa, Director of Community Health at Pillsbury United Communities; Jacara Warfield, Community Health Coordinator at Pillsbury United Communities, and David Pierini, Editor at North News.

Photo Credits: David Pierini, Editor at North News