Lowry Hill East (The Wedge)
Everything we’re covering across Lowry Hill East (The Wedge) — news, crime, events and civic life.
City
Lyndale Avenue Redesign Nears a County Vote as Businesses and Cyclists Clash
Hennepin County is expected to bring its final design for rebuilding Lyndale Avenue South to the Minneapolis City Council this month, after a June 1 public meeting where Uptown business owners and cyclists clashed over a plan that adds a bikeway and cuts about a quarter of on-street parking.
Events
Minneapolis Taste of Greece Festival
Minneapolis Taste of Greece Festival: Fri.-Sun., Sept. 11-13, opening 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church.
Events
Uptown Movie Club Opening Night
Uptown Movie Club Opening Night: Wed, Jun 17 at Landmark's Lagoon Cinema.
Events
Uptown Farmers Market Opener
Uptown Farmers Market Opener: Thu, Jun 11 at Lagoon & Girard Plaza.
Events
A Wave of Yard Sales Is About to Sweep the Lake-District Blocks
The annual Neighborhood Super Sale brings more than 100 coordinated yard sales across East Isles, Lowry Hill, the Wedge and neighboring areas.
Neighborhood
Summer Day Camps Fill the Lakeside Parks as School Lets Out
The Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association reviews apartment and land-use proposals in the Wedge through its Community Development Committee, the volunteer-led forum where the neighborhood weighs in before projects reach the City Council.
City
A First Full Summer on the Rebuilt Hennepin Avenue and the E Line
For the first time in years, the Hennepin Avenue corridor through Uptown heads into summer without an active construction zone, the rebuilt street now served by the METRO E Line that began carrying riders in December.
Neighborhood
The Uptown Farmers Market Reopens for Its Thursday Season
The Uptown Farmers Market opens its second season Thursday, June 11, running weekly from 4 to 8 p.m. at the West Lagoon and Girard Avenue plaza through Sept. 24.
Neighborhood
The Wedge Heads Into a Full Summer of Neighborhood Events
The Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association holds its Mega Mueller Market on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mueller Park, the centerpiece of a summer calendar the volunteer-run group is again staffing with neighbors.
Neighborhood
Gas-Line Work Comes to Lowry Hill Streets This Summer
CenterPoint Energy began upgrading natural gas infrastructure in Lowry Hill, Lowry Hill East and East Isles on or about June 1, 2026, in a project the utility expects to run up to 15 weeks.
Business
Outdoor Farmers Markets Are Back in Full Swing for the Season
The Twin Cities' two largest farmers markets are running their full outdoor seasons, giving lake-district shoppers fresh local produce within a short drive of the neighborhood.
Neighborhood
After the Annual Meeting, the Wedge Turns to Its Summer Volunteers
The Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association is leaning on volunteers for its busy summer calendar, with its signature Mega Mueller Market set for Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mueller Park.
Crime
Where to Find 5th Precinct Crime Data and Alerts
The City of Minneapolis posts every police report to a free online portal, and a few minutes of setup lets a resident watch what gets reported on their own block.
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