Welcome to the Citizens for a Loring Park Community!
Mission; To cultivate continuing leadership and help a diverse neighborhood realize a more harmonious, thriving, and beautiful community.
Meet the 2026 Board Nominees
Kyle Bagley
Lee Frelich
Alex Heller
Kristy Kaiser
I’ve lived in Loring Neighborhood (LPM Apartments) since April 2021. Every year, I look at other neighborhoods when my lease is almost up but I can’t find anything better.
I love the trees, convenience and places to walk walk with my dog. This neighborhood is so great, I’d love to do anything I can to help increasing that greatness!
Ada Luna
Anneka Moltz-Hohmann
I am Anneka Moltz-Hohmann, a renter in the Loring Park neighborhood. I grew up in northern Illinois and came to Minnesota to attend the University of Minnesota, where I completed a BA in Mathematics, specializing in Actuarial Science with a minor in Risk Management & Insurance, while a member of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi. I work in strategic sourcing and procurement portions of supply chain management. I enjoy reading, ceramics, and knitting, and love animals. My young adulthood and early professional life in the Twin Cities, along with the incredible care I have seen this neighborhood take to ensure we’re all safe and fed in spite of political insanity, has made my instinctual desire to be a helper feel more and more urgent to honor. As a Jew, one of the most meaningful principals to me is that “you are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it” in reference to Tikkun Olam (repair of the world). To put that in a more modern phrasing: you can’t do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good you can do. I hope that serving on this board can be a part of the good I can do for our community and world!
Glenn Oslin
My name is Glenn Oslin, I co-own Brühaven Craft Co. – a craft beverage taproom and gathering space right here in Loring Park. As a small business owner, I’ve experienced firsthand how challenging it is to operate downtown post-COVID. Navigating licenses, taxes, city regulations, low-foot traffic, and crime has been an eye-opener, and I know how much work needs to be done to make it easier for small businesses to survive and thrive; while also making Loring Park an awesome place to live for the residents.
Before Brühaven, I spent four years as a teacher and then moved into training, operations, and product management in corporate and startup settings. I’ve always been drawn to building strong teams and finding ways to make things run more smoothly and efficiently.
I live in South Minneapolis with my wife and our two young kids, and I’m passionate about making this city a better place for families, businesses, and neighbors. I’d love to bring a small business perspective to the board and work on ways to strengthen the Loring Park community for everyone.
Jess Schalz
My name is Jess Schalz (she/they), and I joined Loring Park right before lockdowns in 2020. I have experience as a community organizer for nonprofits, but I’ve been inspired by the past few months to throw myself into organizing in my neighborhood directly!
As a neighbor, I’m invested in harm reduction, restorative justice, and tenant outreach. As a disabled person, I’m invested in park accessibility and a sense of community belonging. As a queer person, I’m invested in the history of Loring Park and the diverse community we harbor. I’ve spent seven years falling in love with our little slice of Minneapolis, and I want to show everyone else how great we are too.
Outside of organizing, I enjoy “grandma” hobbies like cross stitch and crochet. In spring and early summer, you’ll find me foraging for mulberries around the park (and carefully avoiding the redwing blackbird nests and geese.)
John VanHeel
I would like to continue to have a seat on the CLPC board of directors to provide my support for the organization’s important efforts to make our neighborhood a safer, friendlier and more beautiful place.
CLPC Events & Updates
Update on Berger Fountain Restoration
-Andy Schilling, MPRB Project Manager
Save the date!
Learn about our Berger Fountain Restoration Project!
In 2021, Friends of Loring Park and Citizens for a Loring Park Community, as part of the Berger Fountain Committee, contracted with premier landscape architectural firm Damon-Farber to do a pre-design study to rehabilitate Berger (Dandelion) Fountain. This Minneapolis icon needs help.
Learn more about the project and how to help here.
Look for updates about Berger Fountain here..
Text BERGER. to 53-555 to donate.
Don't forget to ask your employer if they offer an employee match to double your donation!
The Superintendent's Office in Loring Park Featured in Minnesota History Magazine
Hennepin Lyndale Corridor Plantings
You will notice that maintenance on the Corridor Landscaping has begun! Green Minneapolis who has taken on Project Management of this corridor change their organizational focus to one of advocacy at the end of 2023. Coalition members are discussing the need for a permanent Project Management replacement but in the interim CLPC has signed the contract with the Landscape Company and resident John Van Heel/co-chair of the project is volunteering oversight of the contract.
Contributors to the contract are: The Basilica of Saint Mary, Lowry Hill Neighborhood, Individuals supporting the Douglas Urn, Loring Corners, Inc, St Mark’s Cathedral, Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church, Walker Art Center, and 510 Groveland.
We will also be partnering with the Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling Department to establish some Trash Containers on the corridor through the Fall.
Upcoming Community Events & Engagement
Watch Past CLPC Events
Community Meetings & Updates:
CLPC Board of Directors Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting: https://umn.zoom.us/j/99961127
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Nicollet Safety Coalition
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., online. We are looking for one representative per building; email CLPC if interested.
Mar 12, 2026 10:30 AM Central Time
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Berger Fountain Task Force Meeting
We have a new date for the Berger Fountain Task Force meeting this month. Join us on the 4th Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30 at Loring Park Community Center. Construction projected to begin in April, keep your Eyes open for a Press Conference Notice & Join Us to cheer the Project on!
Community Safety & Know Your Rights
Minneapolis is committed to being a Welcoming City where everyone feels safe, respected, and included, regardless of immigration status. If you or someone you know is affected by these developments, there are resources available:
- Free Legal Clinics: Immigration attorneys are available through Community Clinics, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and Volunteer Lawyers Network.
- Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs: Drop-in hours are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2-4 p.m. at 777 E. Lake St.
For more details on your rights in interactions with ICE, as well as how to prepare in case of an immigration encounter, visit this website.
- You have the right to remain silent.
- You can refuse to sign any documents until you speak with a lawyer.
- You can refuse entry to ICE officers unless they have a warrant.
- Stay calm, and don’t run away.
- Carry a “Know-Your-Rights” card and always have your immigration papers with you.
Learn about the impact of current federal actions and how the City is responding.
- Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/city-federal-response/
Abandoned vehicles impounded due to ICE detention
- Vehicles abandoned due to ICE detention will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.
- Call 612-673-5777 to see if the vehicle has been impounded or search online.
- The City will need evidence of detention and proof of vehicle ownership.
- Learn more: www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/
Know your rights if ICE comes to your home
The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota suggests the following if federal immigration agents come to your home.
City resources for residents, workplaces and landlords
Visit the City of Minneapolis Federal Actions page for the latest updates and resources: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/city-federal-response/
Residents
Know Your Rights materials: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/ncr/immigrants-refugees/know-your-rights-and-resources/
Vehicles abandoned due to ICE detention will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/
Monarca also has some signs available: https://monarcamn.org/resources
National Immigration Law Center walks through info for employers about what to do if immigration comes to your workplace: https://www.nilc.org/resources/a-guide-for-employers-what-to-do-if-immigration-comes-to-your-workplace/
Businesses
The city has created signs that businesses (and any private property owners) can use to identify non-public areas in which they wish to lawfully restrict activities related to staging for civil immigration enforcement.
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/city-federal-response/private-property-signage/
The city also has a good Q&A online for business owners: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/city-federal-response/business-owners-common-questions/
Landlords
You can put up signs that mark private or non-public areas. The City provides digital copies of these signs. People without permission can’t enter. This applies to federal law enforcement unless a narrow exception exists, including having a judicial warrant. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/city-federal-response/rental-property-owners-common-questions/
There are Volunteer patrollers out in the neighborhood, residents who have been trained and they may reach out to your businesses, churches, and organizations.
Nicollet Ave Construction project overview
Construction update
Sidewalk work is nearing completion on the west side of Nicollet and is beginning on the east side For the Nicollet Bridge over greenway:
The Nicollet Ave Bridge and Ramp have been removed.
Demolition activities at the Nicollet Ave bridge and pedestrian ramp continue
Midtown Greenway has been opened
Traffic control update
The Midtown Greenway has been opened to traffic.
The Nicollet Ave ramp has been permanently removed.
The new ramp off of 1st Ave we will be constructed in the fall of 2026.
The Midtown Greenway detour will be removed but will be reinstalled during the next Greenway closure.
Businesses remain open through construction
As construction continues along Nicollet Avenue, we would like to remind you that businesses remain open. Check out one of these locations to show support during this construction season.
Eat Street Crossing
Pho Tau Bay
Upcoming events
Nicollet Ave Construction weekly stakeholder meeting
Join us at the Nicollet Ave Construction weekly stakeholder meeting to get an overview of the upcoming construction work. Weekly stakeholder meetings will occur on Fridays, starting June 13, 2025, through the construction season.
Fridays
10:00 a.m.
Please note: Accessing the weekly stakeholder meeting via your mobile device may require downloading the Microsoft Teams app to your mobile device.
Stay connected
Visit the project webpage and sign up for project updates:
Contact the roadway project engineer: Ryan Gottsleben - ryan.gottsleben@minneapolismn.gov or 612-590-4233
Contact the bridge project engineer: Abdullahi Abukar - abdullahi.abukar@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-2463
1st Ave S Reconstruction Project Update
Over 2022-2023 Public Works conducted engagement on the reconstruction of 1st Ave S from Lake St to Grant St in downtown. This 1.5 mile long corridor was advanced due to the poor pavement condition, multimodal transportation needs, and equity considerations. The current construction on the Lake to Franklin stretch is anticipated to be substantially complete by the end of this year with final touches, including plantings, installed in 2026.
In 2023 we shared that due to funding constraints the segment from Franklin to Grant had to be moved to 2027. Public Works is happy to report that we have been able to advance this work to 2026. Adjacent property owners can expect postcards with details about the public hearing process in the coming weeks.
The approved concept layout can be found here. The newly reconstructed street will feature a two-way protected bike facility, reduced pedestrian crossing distances, greening and green stormwater infrastructure, new signals and signage, and improvements on cross streets with bike facilities, in addition to the benefits of a newly reconstructed pavement surface.
Most details of the project from engagement are housed on the Lake to Franklin website, residents may want to bookmark the Franklin to Grant website for upcoming construction information. Within the coming months a construction engineer will be assigned to the project and that person will be the primary point of contact for questions about debris, noise, or other on-the-ground concerns.
1st Ave S Reconstruction project overview
The Minneapolis Public Works Department is reconstructing 1st Ave. S from Lake St. to Franklin Ave., including replacing the Midtown Greenway Bridge. In addition to new pavement, the project includes new sidewalks, an off-street bicycle facility, updated safety features, sanitary and storm main replacement, and green stormwater infrastructure.
Construction update
1st Ave S is open to traffic!
Construction has reached substantial completion. There are a few remaining items to wrap up:
- The permanent steel railings around the steel planter boxes will be installed this winter. In the meantime, there will be a temporary railing placed around them.
- Tree planting along the entire project will take place in 2026. Both plantings and turf establishment, between 27th to Franklin will take place in spring of 2026.
- The asphalt pavement will be seal coated in summer of 2026. Final striping will take place after the seal coat.
- Remaining wood pole lighting will be removed in 2026. It has been replaced by decorative street lighting.
Stay connected
Visit the project website; Sign up for project updates: minneapolismn.gov/
Contact the project engineer: Tracy Lindgren,
tracy.lindgren@minneapolismn.
Contact the transportation engineer: Abdullahi Abukar,
abdullahi.abukar@
Email info@firstavesouth.com
Contact the project hotline with questions, comments or concerns: 612-451-030.
For an overall picture of construction activity throughout Downtown Minneapolis: https://www.
Safety walks for the Loring Park Neighborhood
Beginning soon, we will embark on safety walks from The Woman’s Club through Loring Park and the surrounding neighborhood each Thursday from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. If you’re interested, please email Aileen Johnson at fritzdoris@comcast.net.
Please join us. Together we stand for a safer community.