ABOUT LOWER NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOODS ASSOCIATION
Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association (LNENA) is a nonprofit corporation governed by a volunteer board of directors. It is recognized by the City of Minneapolis as the official neighborhood organization for the Beltrami and Northeast Park neighborhoods. Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in Beltrami or Northeast Park is eligible to volunteer, support, and vote in LNENA board elections or participate in other community votes.
LNENA Bylaws LNENA Grievance PolicyLNENA is involved in a variety of projects including Crime & Safety, Land Use, and Transportation. Funding for many of LNENA’s projects comes from the City of Minneapolis through the Neighborhood Revitalization Project (NRP) and Neighborhoods 2020. Learn about how the City funds and supports Minneapolis’ network of 70 neighborhood organizations via the link below:
Neighborhood FundingLower Northeast’s Mission Statement
The purpose of the Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association (LNENA) is to lift up the voice of the neighborhood. Our mission is to strengthen and celebrate our communities by fostering connections among neighbors, businesses, and institutions. We aim to empower civic participation in all decision-making processes. Through collaboration, advocacy, and engagement, LNENA preserves its historic and working-class roots by advancing equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Lower Northeast’s Statement of Inclusivity
The Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association is committed to creating a community that is open and fully accepting of all people without regard to age, abilities, race, ethnicity, country of origin, religious belief, cultural background, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or socioeconomic status. We recognize that diversity is our strength and shapes our decisions for creating a neighborhood that offers opportunities to individuals and families and strives to protect all from hatred, bigotry, and persecution. All are welcome here.
LNENA Statement Regarding Renee Nicole Good’s Murder
On Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, federal ICE agent Jonathan Ross murdered Renee Nicole Good. Good was a 37-year old mom, wife, poet, and one of our neighbors from south Minneapolis. This horrific event took place after weeks of ICE operations resulting in the abduction and harassment of our immigrant communities.
We are disgusted by the blatant abuse of power and inhumanity displayed by Jonathan Ross and the federal activities taking place in Minneapolis and our neighborhoods. Their actions impede residents’ ability to exist in a safe, diverse, and equitable community. We condemn these acts of brutality and mourn the loss of our neighbor, Renee Nicole Good.
As Minneapolis residents, we stand together in our rage and sorrow. As we grieve, know that in our shared trauma lies collective strength.
Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association stands united in support of our immigrant communities and remains committed to fostering interconnected relationships in our community. It is imperative that we focus on our strength as neighbors united. As we each reflect on our personal roles within our community, we encourage residents to get to know your neighbors and take action in the ways most meaningful to you, whether that is through mutual aid, community
gatherings, or other actions.
Below is a list of resources available to help us protect each other:
MONARCA Rapid Response Line: Monarca MN hosts a hotline to report ICE activity, trains legal observers, provides support for families who are targeted, and offers web resources for individuals and workplaces. (612) 441-2881
Unidos MN: Know Your Rights Information, Advocacy for the revised and strengthened Minneapolis Separation Ordinance presented to the Minneapolis City Council on December 9th. Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Advocates through its Red Card campaign, which provides information on the rights and protections available to all people in the U.S., regardless of immigration status.
Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC): A variety of resources for those who have special immigration status, have questions around food, workplace, or housing.
Immigrant Defense Project: Know Your Rights Infographics and resources for individuals wanting to know what to do when at home or on the street, in your car, when interacting with ICE, or if you are detained.
STOP ICE Network Nationwide Alert System: Send & Receive alerts about ICE raids and activity in your area. Stop ICE Alerts Network works with technology already built into your phone, without the need to download an app.
Defend612: Connect with neighbors for hyperlocal block organizing, mutual aid, and other resources.
LNENA is here to serve the residents of our community. Please reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected] if you need help connecting with resources or have ideas about how we can support you, our vulnerable neighbors, and our community at large. And lastly, please be safe and look out for one another.
Lower Northeast’s Statement Regarding George Floyd’s Murder
As a community organization, we were appalled to see the police brutality towards George Floyd resulting in his horrible death. We believe that abuse of authority and disregard for human life should be completely eradicated from all institutions. We recognize that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) disproportionately suffer from these abuses and oppression in our systems and society. Racism has no place in our world and we need to all work towards ending it. These are trying times for our city and country. We desire to come together to discuss and work for solutions that can change this system to ensure that everyone lives in a safe community where they have access to equitable resources and opportunities. We need to strive for this as a neighborhood organization. LNENA is committed to working together to improve our culture and create a better society. We are open to any suggestions you have for achieving these objectives.
Information for Developers
Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association (LNENA) is committed to housing development that:
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is accessible to all
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is informed by the community
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is environmentally responsible
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ensures the protection of workers’ rights on the development site by participating in the human-rights monitoring program “Building Dignity and Respect (BDR).”
LNENA is committed to only supporting housing developments in its community that adhere to these standards with developers who want to engage with our community to make our neighborhood better.
Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association Board Members
Beltrami Board Members
- Adrian Groeschel
- Ellie Haylund
- Cameron Kurisko
- Jennifer Moss
- Sarah Carlson-Bardley
- Vacant – Alternate
- Vacant – Alternate
Northeast Park Board Members
- Laurie Andersen
- Katie Kottenbrock
- Kate Lawson
- Luna McIntyre
- Cassandra Roaché
- Sean French, alternate
- Mandy Tempel, alternate
Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association Board Meetings
The LNENA Board meets on the third Monday of the month, on an as-needed basis, at 6:30 p.m., at Northeast Park Recreation Center unless otherwise advertised. All who live, work, or play in the neighborhood are welcome to attend!
ABOUT BELTRAMI NEIGHBORHOOD
Beltrami neighborhood is in the Northeast community of Minneapolis. It is bound on the north by Broadway Street NE, on the east by Interstate 35W, on the south by Hennepin Avenue East, and on the west by Central Avenue NE and Harrison Street NE. Beltrami Park is at the heart of the neighborhood and features a playground, bocci courts, soccer and softball fields, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, and a basketball court.
The Beltrami neighborhood and park are named after Giacomo Constantino Beltrami, an early 19th-century Italian jurist, scholar, and explorer. As with other neighborhoods in northeast Minneapolis, many artists have set up studios in Beltrami. Large tracts of industrial land cover the southwestern part of the neighborhood, while the remaining land is dedicated to single-family dwellings and duplexes interspersed with low-rise multifamily buildings.
ABOUT NORTHEAST PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
Northeast Park takes its name from its geographical location in the city of Minneapolis. It is bound by 18th Avenue NE and New Brighton Boulevard to the north, the city limits to the northeast, Interstate 35W to the southeast, Broadway Street NE to the south, and Central Avenue to the west. Northeast Park is roughly divided into three sections: the western section is mainly residential and is home to several restored Victorian-era homes and rental properties. In the middle of the neighborhood, The Quarry, a large regional shopping center, is a buffer between the small residential portion of the neighborhood and the eastern section which is home to Hillside Cemetery and Honeywell International manufacturing.
The neighborhood’s park is a major attraction—with excellent playing fields, a new water park, and a golf putting course. Northeast Park has quick access to downtown Minneapolis via I-35 and is close to the artist galleries in the nearby Logan Park and Sheridan neighborhoods. Additional development is taking place along Central Avenue as well.