Elizabeth Brisbin

6 Weeks of Community Yoga Series October 14 – November 18

🧘‍♀️ Join Us for 6 Weeks of Community Yoga Series! 🧘‍♂️
Take a deep breath, stretch it out, and find your center with us at the Brian Coyle Center for free community yoga sessions!

📍 Location: Brian Coyle Center | 420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55454

📅 Tuesdays | October 14 – November 18, 2025

⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Every October, organizations & individuals unite to uplift the need, voice and experiences of survivors.
Please join us for trauma-informed chair yoga. ✨ All are welcome – come move, breathe, and build community.

Please contact Hibak Mohamed at 612-876-9306

Elizabeth Brisbin

Gillette Children’s Medical Career Discovery Day for Youth

Gillette Children’s waxay ku faraxsan tahay inay martigeliso Maalinta Sahanka Xirfadda Caafimaadka ee Dhallinyarada Sabtida, Noofambar 15 ee xaruntooda St. Paul ! Dhacdadan bilaashka ah, ee gacanta lagu hayo waxaa loogu talagalay in lagu dhiirrigeliyo jiilka soo socda ee geesiyaasha daryeelka caafimaadka – isu keena ardayda (Fasalada 3+), waalidiinta, barayaasha, iyo hoggaamiyeyaasha bulshada maalin sahaminta iyo madadaalo ah.

📅 Sabti, November 15
📍 Xarunta caruurta ee Gillette, St. Paul
🎟️ Bilaash – diiwaangelinta ayaa loo baahan yahay: https://tinyurl.com/44shctkw

👩‍⚕️ La kulan dhakhaatiirta dhabta ah
🧪 Isku day dhaqdhaqaaqyo caafimaad oo is dhexgal ah
🏥 Wax ka baro xirfadaha daryeelka caafimaadka ee xiisaha leh
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 U furan ardayda iyo waalidiintooda/mas’uuliyiinta

Haddii ilmahaagu ku riyoonayo inuu noqdo dhakhtar, kalkaaliye caafimaad, daaweeyaha, ama saynisyahan – ama uu yahay mid aad u xiiso badan – tani waa fursad weyn oo lagu sahamiyo waxa suurtagal ah.

Will Heller

A Look At The 2025 Multi Cultural Dinner

It was a gray, late-September evening in Minneapolis, the skyline backed by dark, rain-heavy clouds as scattered showers made their way across the city. Despite the threat of rain, though, a celebration was taking place in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. The sounds of drums and choirs flooded the streets, punctuated by the excited shouts of dancers and audience members alike. Outside the Brian Coyle Community Center, children ran up and down the sidewalks, playfully squealing over the din of hundreds of conversations between friends, neighbors, and community members. Inside, the air was filled with a rich mix of spices as attendees filled their plates with dishes from all kinds of different cuisines.

This was the 2025 Multi Cultural Dinner – an evening of local food, traditional performances, and community relationship building.

Pillsbury United Communities hosts the Multi Cultural Dinner in partnership with other neighborhood organizations and businesses. The event works to uplift the cultures of Cedar-Riverside and build bridges of understanding across our community, welcoming folks of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the richness of our city’s most diverse neighborhood together.

We extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to everyone who made the Multi Cultural Dinner possible this year.

 

Elizabeth Brisbin

Legal Aid Lights the Way

You’re Invited! Support Our Minneapolis Community Legal Clinics

Join us for an evening of community, craft brews, and a cause that matters. Your support helps us reach the clients who need us most — ensuring access to justice across Minneapolis.

Support our Minneapolis based Community Legal Clinics! It’s the best way to reach clients who need us most. 🍻 Enjoy great company, local beer, and the chance to make a real impact!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

🕛 Time: 5-8:00pm

📍 Location: Surly Brewing Co. | 52o Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis,  MN 55414

Individual Ticket $25 | Couples Ticket $45

Purchase Tickets Your ticket supports free legal clinics that provide vital services to underserved communities in Minneapolis. Let’s raise a glass to justice for all!

Want to help make a bigger impact in your community? Become an event sponsor! You can be a supporter of Legal Aid Lights the Way! Reach out to Development Officer, Kristina Quanbeck, for more information at {612} 746-3730 or [email protected].

Elizabeth Brisbin

Zumba Classes at Pillsbury United Waite House Center

Zumba Classes at Pillsbury United Waite House Center | 2323 11th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404

Todos los Viernes de 10am a 11am Septiembre 12 a Octubre 31

Todos son bienvenidos a las clases de zumba. Totalmente GRATIS.

¿Preguntas? Llama Esthefanie 612-876-9308

 

Zumba Classes at Pillsbury United Waite House Center | 2323 11th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404

Every Friday from 10am to 11am from September 12 to October 31

All are welcome at our FREE Zumba classes!

Questions? Call Esthefanie at 612-876-9308

Elizabeth Brisbin

Full Cycle Bike Shop Garage Sale 10/4 🚲

📅 Date: Saturday October 4, 2025

🕘 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m

📍 Location: Full Cycle, 3515 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407

🚲 Used Bikes Sold As-Is! 🚲

Huge Savings on used bikes of all styles and sizes!

  • E Bikes
  • Recumbents
  • Tandems
  • Vintage

Priced to Sell!

All Sales Final!

Elizabeth Brisbin

Ladders to Leadership Paid Youth Internships

Youth Internships

OCTOBER 2025 – MAY 2026, $16 per Hour

Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), has 4 Community Centers and 8 social enterprises. Each school-year, PUC offers after-school jobs through paid internships for high school students to work with industry professions to learn new skills, prepare for careers and contribute to their community.

KRSM Youth Radio Internship @ Waite House Community Center Mon & Wed 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

Teen Tech Internship @ Brian Coyle Center Tues & Thurs 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

North News Internship @ Oak Park Neighborhood Center Mon & Wed 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

Fashion and Retail Internship @ Sisterhood Boutique Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

Community Culinary Arts & Media Internship @ Waite House Community Center Tues 4:00-7:00 >> Apply Online

Hydroponics Farm & Food Systems Internship @ North Market Mon 4:00-7:00 >> Apply Online

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10TH

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

PROVIDE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD AND A PHOTO ID (PAYROLL)

QUESTIONS: TEXT OR EMAIL AUTUMN

[email protected], 612-545-7261

Elizabeth Brisbin

Earn up to a $4k scholarship by becoming FANS scholar!

2025 FANS

Earn up to a $4000 scholarship by becoming FANS scholar! The FANS program offers one-on-one mentoring/coaching, college tours, career exploration and more for 9-12 grade high school students! Earn gift card incentives for goal setting. Dinner provided. The goal of FANS is to ensure youth are ready to thrive after high school and succeed in higher education. Open to highschool students grades 9-12.

Wednesdays Starting September 24th, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm

Locations:

Waite House | 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Brian Coyle |  420 15th Ave S,Minneapolis, MN 55454

Oak Park | 1701 Oak Park Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411

>> APPLY ONLINE

Questions about FANS? Contact Michelle: [email protected] for more info.

Elizabeth Brisbin

What is the benefits cliff?

As part of a year long pilot for Hennepin County, Pillsbury United Communities took a look at some of the challenges faced by those receiving social services like food stamps, housing assistance, and health care. For some, ending the cycle of poverty is more difficult then the prospect of receiving increased benefits one area results in loosing benefits in another area. This what is called the benefits cliff.

Watch the video and learn more:

Elizabeth Brisbin

North News receives Awards from MN Society of Professional Journalists

July 2, 2025 | Melody Hoffman, left, and Azhae’la Hanson at last week’s Minnesota SPJ Awards. Photo by J.D. Duggan

“Bringing home hardware

The staff of the North News received several industry honors at an awards banquet sponsored by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists on Thursday.

Azhae’la Hanson received first-place awards for feature and news photography. Her story on the closing of JJ Legacy School won for news, while a portfolio of her work from 2024, published in the December issue, won for feature.

Melody Hoffman, who recently joined Hanson to teach journalism to high school interns, was recognized for Best Newsletter for her work with Southwest Voices. Hoffman was instrumental in helping North News start the newsletter that you are currently reading.

Editor David Pierini received an honorable mention in the Journalist of the Year category. Pierini also placed second in feature writing for a story on the opening of the V3 Center and its mission to teach Northside youth how to swim.

North News would like to thank our readers for sharing their stories and trusting us to chronicle life in North Minneapolis. “

July 2, 2025 | North News is an Enterprise of Pillsbury United Communities

Elizabeth Brisbin

Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair August 21st at Brian Coyle Center

Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Brian Coyle Center – 420 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN

Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day focused on health, wellness, and community!
Whether you’re looking for helpful resources, free health services, or just a great time with neighbors, we’ve got something for everyone:

✨ FREE giveaways & activities including:

  • 🚲 Bike giveaway – 3 chances to win!
  • 🎒 Backpack giveaway
  • 🌿 Henna & face painting
  • 👶 Kids’ activities
  • ✂️ Free haircuts
  • 🎶 Live music & DJ
  • 🍽️ Halal food truck

💉 Free health services on-site:

  • Health screenings
  • HIV testing
  • COVID-19 testing & vaccinations
  • Plus, helpful health & wellness resources

Don’t miss it – bring your family, friends, and neighbors!

📞 Questions? Contact us:
Awol Windissa: [email protected] | 612-876-9330
Aliazar Eliyas: [email protected] | 612-876-9326

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