Dear Visitors,
You are in the central neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The block you are entering and visiting has become a space of mourning, but it is still our home.
Please remember: You are a guest in our neighborhood.
Take a deep breath.
Drive slowly.
Clean up after yourself.
Approach the space with reverence.
Respect the people that live here. The children on this block and in the surrounding areas have bed times, contrary to what they may tell you.
Err on the side of being quiet.
Notify neighborhood leaders of suspicious activity.
Be respectful of the people who live here.
Ask yourself why you’re taking a picture or video before you take it. Pause and consider not posting to social media.
Central is a historically Black neighborhood home to vibrant cultural and linguistic diversity, situated in the heart of south Minneapolis on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Dakhóta and Anishinaabe people. The Central neighborhood is defined by the borders of I-35W to the west, Chicago Ave to the east, Lake Street to the north and 38th Street to the south.
If you’re interested in supporting neighbors overwhelmed by the trauma of this moment, we’re fundraising for 3 months of support for 40 impacted families at
givemn.org/34th-portland-neighbors
THIS COMMUNITY IS ORGANIZED AND TENDED BY THE
CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CANDO)
DIRECT INQUIRIES TO CANDO@THECENTRALNEIGHBORHOOD.COM
LEAVE A MESSAGE AT 612-353-6768
@CENTRALNEIGHBORHOODMPLS