Lowry Hill
Everything we’re covering across Lowry Hill — news, crime, events and civic life.
Neighborhood
Lowry Hill and East Isles Land on Patch's List of Minnesota's Most Expensive Neighborhoods
Lowry Hill and East Isles rank among Minnesota's most expensive neighborhoods according to Patch's analysis of Niche's 2026 data.
Crime
Lowry Hill Crime Blotter: Week of June 1
Minneapolis Police open data logged 1 incident in Lowry Hill during the week.
Neighborhood
The end is in sight for Loring Park dandelion fountain's drought
State lawmakers approved $1.8 million for Berger Fountain repairs, and Park Board crews have begun demolition at the dry Loring Park landmark.
Events
Lowry Hill Ice Cream Social
Lowry Hill Ice Cream Social: Sun, Jul 19 at Kenwood Community Center.
Events
Lake of the Isles Pencil Day
Lake of the Isles Pencil Day: Sat, June 6, 1–2:30 pm at the Lake of the Isles Pencil sculpture, 2217 Lake of the Isles Parkway East.
City
Lowry Hill Board Meets Tuesday Night as Summer Agenda Takes Shape
The Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association board meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Searle Mansion, 1915 Logan Ave. S., where parks requests, traffic concerns and land-use notices get aired.
Crime
Lowry Hill Blotter: Week of May 25 — A Quieter Week, Led by Vehicle Thefts
Three crimes were reported in Lowry Hill the week of May 25, 2026 -- two involving vehicles and one robbery -- as Minneapolis closed in on 2,100 stolen vehicles for the year.
Events
The Sculpture Garden Is Open, Free, and Made for a Summer Stroll
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden's 11 acres and more than 40 works, including Spoonbridge and Cherry, are open year-round at no charge.
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.
Neighborhood
A Lowry Hill Corner Lot Becomes a Test Case for New Housing
Land use is the recurring flashpoint in Lowry Hill, a neighborhood of Victorian and Prairie-style homes where even a modest multi-unit proposal draws scrutiny under the city's built-form rules and the 2040 comprehensive plan.
Events
Free Lake Harriet Orchestra Concerts Set to Return Later in June
The Minneapolis Pops Orchestra's free summer run at the Lake Harriet Bandshell is scheduled to begin late in June and continue into July.
Events
Music in the Parks Returns, With 95 Nights Booked at Lake Harriet
The Park Board's free summer concert season opened May 25, and the Lake Harriet Bandshell is scheduled to host 95 performances before fall.
Crime
Lowry Hill Blotter: Week of May 18 — A Quieter Week, Led by Vehicle Thefts
Minneapolis Police open data recorded three incidents in Lowry Hill during the week of May 18, 2026, all of them thefts of vehicle parts.
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.
Events
Neighborhood Groups Team With the DNR for Free Park Fishing
Lowry Hill, Kenwood and Cedar-Isles-Dean associations are partnering with the Minnesota DNR on a free Fishing in the Parks event.
Crime
Lowry Hill Blotter: Week of May 11 — Vehicle Break-Ins and Thefts Lead the Week
Minneapolis police data records six reported incidents in Lowry Hill during the week of May 11, with vehicle break-ins and stolen cars accounting for four of them.
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.
Neighborhood
How the Garden Became a Top Stop for Visitors to the State
The free Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at the foot of Lowry Hill draws visitors from across the region to a park many neighbors treat as routine.
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