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We Are Hiring for a Neighborhood Organizer Role!
Seward Neighborhood Group (SNG) has a job opening for an on-site Neighborhood Organizer to work alongside our volunteers to grow and maintain community programming. Do you or someone you know […]
We Are Hiring for a Neighborhood Organizer Role!
Seward Neighborhood Group (SNG) has a job opening for an on-site Neighborhood Organizer to work alongside our volunteers to grow and maintain community programming. Do you or someone you know […]
Sad News from the History Committee
Rick Musser in Philadelphia accepting the Seward history book award at
American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Award
Ceremony in Philadelphia, 2019. We are sorry to say we […]
Richard Henry Westby Obituary
Richard Henry Westby, known as Dick, passed away on June 3, 2026, at the age of 91.
Celebrating Seward: Past and Present
By the SNG History Committee Meet Richard “Dick” Westby in one of his many historical costumes at the neighborhood King’s Fair in 1987. Born and raised in Seward, Dick Westby […]
Our environment, our community
Why not join your Seward neighbors to defend and improve our natural environment? Here are a few things you can do to beautify our neighborhood and support local ecosystems. Enjoy […]
What happens after a polluting business gets closed?
People in Philips neighborhood of Minneapolis felt they could breathe easier after the Smith Foundry shut down in August of 2024, following regulatory actions. Hopefully, neighbors will experience fewer health […]
Your yard — a supportive ecosystem?
Summer’s here, so consider participating in the Seward Garden Tour, June 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. It’s a fun social event that highlights the beautiful and imaginative things […]
Help reduce plastic use and pollution
The SNG Environment Committee wants to help you reduce plastic use and pollution. One good step is to join the Plastic-Free Challenge, a local program during the month of February. […]
The Case for Removing I-94
Seward Neighborhood Group’s Environment Committee is hosting a neighborhood meeting at Matthews Park on “The Case for Removing I-94” on Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 PM. The meeting will include […]
Information on Lead Water Pipes
By the Seward Environment Committee Recently some neighbors received a letter from the City indicating their property had some lead water piping. But perhaps you thought you had paid to […]
36th A.R.T. (Avenue Revitalization & Transformation) and Their “River Memory” Bridge Mural
[ux_video url=”https://youtu.be/yDY_CbC-_tQ”] What’s possible? What can you get done to make our community more welcoming, beautiful, and interesting? The power of partnerships and visions getting put into words, paint and […]
River Memory Mural bridges communities together
The “River Memory” mural will be dedicated November 11th. Read the article in the Star Tribune to learn more about SNG’s funding and support for the project. 36th ART (Avenue Revitalization […]
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