Roughly 100 people with their bikes stand and dance to music next to the Basset Creek Valley Station at dusk in the summer.

2027 Board Application Deadline Extended and Additional Event

Hi readers and Streets.mn community!

As we announced in October, we are seeking new board members to join our non-profit Board of Directors starting in 2027. It’s been a busy time, so we’re extending the application deadline to Sunday November 22nd, 2026. Apply with the application form.

We’re also hosting one more event to give you an opportunity to meet current board members and socialize with others (everyone is welcome, whether or not you’re interested in joining the board).

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Meet the Board Social Event, Thursday November 12, 2026

Join us for an informal social at The Market at Malcolm Yards.

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
The Market at Malcom Yards
501 30th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

  • Drop-in event, so come whenever you’d like. Look for people with Streets.mn name tags in the central seating area.
  • There is plenty of bike parking and easy access from the U of M transit way. It’s also a short walk from the Metro Green Line and E Line. There is also a parking lot available behind the building.
  • Food and beverage options in the market (alcoholic beverages may be present).

Board of Directors

Our work to fulfill our mission to foster positive connections and inclusive conversations about better places in Minnesota takes dedicated volunteers, including through our Board of Directors and committees.

  • Do you like thinking about our urban, suburban, and rural streets and land use?
  • Getting nonprofit board experience and building your résumé?
  • Making thoughtful decisions about how an organization is run?
  • Supporting new contributors?
  • Guiding editorial direction and processes?

All interested applicants are invited to apply via the Streets.mn board application extended to Sunday November 22nd, 2026. Learn about our Board of Directors and Committees. Please choose two committees that stick out as matches for your interests or skillset. Special consideration will be given to applicants who can contribute to the Streets.mn board in the following ways (comprehensive list included in application), but is certainly not required:

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  • Fundraising or grants
  • Volunteer management (especially in a nonprofit context)
  • Outreach experience
  • Editorial experience
  • Journalism experience
  • WordPress developer

Submit your application with the application form.

Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].

About Brian Mitchell

Pronouns: he/him/his

Brian is a car-free resident of Minneapolis, working as a frontend software engineer. He loves to bike and walk throughout the Twin Cities, dreaming of safer streets, fewer cars, better transit, and higher density. He has served on the board of directors for Streets.mn since 2022.