East Isles Residents Association (EIRA) is a neighborhood-based organization whose primary goal is to improve neighborhood livability, develop a greater sense of community, and promote the well-being of all of its residents. EIRA encourages resident involvement in order to understand and take action on issues that impact the neighborhood. EIRA develops initiatives that address a wide range of topics that residents believe to be important. Our focus is on increasing neighborhood involvement, preserving the vitality of the neighborhood, and making improvements that make East Isles one of the City of Minneapolis’s most vibrant communities.
The Outreach and Nominations Committee Meeting invites you to attend their October meeting on the 27th starting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please email Jenna at info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. Read More
You’re invited to attend the BET Committee Meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please contact Jenna at info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. The agenda includes a discussion of the Hennepin South Reconstruction design concepts. Learn more at the link below. Read More
We invite you to attend the EIRA Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 13th starting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Jenna at info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. Check out the October meeting agenda here. Read More
Join the EIRA Outreach and Nominations Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Email info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. The committee meets once a month in between board meetings. Our main focus is to engage community members and encourage them to run for election as… Read More
Join EIRA this evening from 6-7p.m. tonight via Zoom for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Committee meeting! For the Zoom link information, contact info@eastisles.org. The Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Committee recommends neighborhood investment opportunities to the EIRA Board and community. It monitors past strategies relative to NRP priorities set out… Read More
The East Isles Residents’ Association and Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association are once again hosting the Neighborhood Super Sale on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The maps for the 50+ sales are below. Many thanks to neighbor and realtor Barb Davis for her help in arranging and… Read More
Join us via Zoom for the EIRA Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 8th starting at 7:00 p.m. Come hear what the board and association have been up to! Contact Jenna Egan at info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. AGENDA 1. Welcome, Zoom ground rules, introductions: Emma Erdahl, President (7:00-7:05) … Read More
If you’d like to register to have a sale by mail, please send us this information (postmarked by Friday, September 4th): Name Address Tel. number Will the sale be in front, back, or in the garage? Do you want the Disabled American Veterans to pick up what does not… Read More
Join us on Tuesday, August 18th starting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom for the EIRA Board Meeting! Check out our agenda below. AGENDA 1. Welcome & Introductions: Emma Erdahl, President (7:00-7:05) 2. Guest Speakers (7:05-7:25) Lisa Goodman, Minneapolis City Council Member (10 minutes) Marion Greene, Hennepin County Commissioner (10… Read More
The East Isles Residents Association Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the generations of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, queer people, and women whose struggle has led us to this moment. We stand in solidarity with organizing groups such as Reclaim the Block and Black Visions Collective, whose leadership… Read More
East Isles Residents’ Association and Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association are once again hosting the Neighborhood Super Sale on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Residents from these neighborhoods are invited to register their yard sale to be part of our Neighborhood Super Sale. The registration fee… Read More
You’re invited to join us for EIRA’s Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 14th starting at 7:00p.m. via Zoom. Please contact Jenna Egan at info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. Here’s some of the topics we’ll be discussing: Officer Elections Serving our Homeless Residents: Emily Krause, East Isles Resident“Let’s… Read More
On Tuesday, June 16th from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. EIRA hosted it’s 2020 Annual Meeting. Attendees heard from our elected officials: Lisa Goodman, Ward 7 City CouncilmemberFrank Hornstein, Minnesota House of Representatives District 61AMarion Greene, Hennepin County Board Chair and District 3 CommissionerJono Cowgill, Park Board President and District 4 CommissionerMeg… Read More
See if you're eligible for up to $250 in home security upgrades. Read More
East Isles is a vibrant urban, historic neighborhood that enjoys the best of the commercial city, and the peaceful escape of tree-lined streets and parks. Over 50 shops and restaurants line the southern and eastern borders in the Uptown area, while the serene Lake of the Isles is the border to the west.
The neighborhood’s name reflects the small islands in the lake and it is one of the most popular recreational destinations in the Twin Cities.
The Outreach and Nominations Committee Meeting invites you to attend their October meeting on the 27th starting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please email Jenna at info@eastisles.org for the Zoom… Read More
You’re invited to attend the BET Committee Meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please contact Jenna at info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. The agenda includes… Read More
We invite you to attend the EIRA Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 13th starting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Jenna at info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. Check out the… Read More
Join the EIRA Outreach and Nominations Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Email info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. The committee meets once a month… Read More
Join EIRA this evening from 6-7p.m. tonight via Zoom for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Committee meeting! For the Zoom link information, contact info@eastisles.org. The Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Committee… Read More
The East Isles Residents’ Association and Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association are once again hosting the Neighborhood Super Sale on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The maps… Read More
Join us via Zoom for the EIRA Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 8th starting at 7:00 p.m. Come hear what the board and association have been up to! Contact Jenna… Read More
If you’d like to register to have a sale by mail, please send us this information (postmarked by Friday, September 4th): Name Address Tel. number Will the sale be… Read More
Join us on Tuesday, August 18th starting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom for the EIRA Board Meeting! Check out our agenda below. AGENDA 1. Welcome & Introductions: Emma Erdahl,… Read More
The East Isles Residents Association Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the generations of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, queer people, and women whose struggle has led us to… Read More
East Isles Residents’ Association and Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association are once again hosting the Neighborhood Super Sale on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Residents from… Read More
You’re invited to join us for EIRA’s Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 14th starting at 7:00p.m. via Zoom. Please contact Jenna Egan at info@eastisles.org for the Zoom link. Read More
On Tuesday, June 16th from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. EIRA hosted it’s 2020 Annual Meeting. Attendees heard from our elected officials: Lisa Goodman, Ward 7 City CouncilmemberFrank Hornstein, Minnesota House of… Read More
See if you're eligible for up to $250 in home security upgrades. Read More
Becky has been an East Isles resident since June of 2018. She has a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology and Religion from St. Olaf College. Becky works in the non-profit sector in the Twin Cities area as a Project Manager. She joined the East Isles Residents Association in December 2019 in order to be more involved with neighborhood decision-making. Becky is passionate about knowing her neighbors and staying informed about local news and issues. By participating on the Board in 2020, she hopes to engage in discussion about important topics that are affecting residents of East Isles. She is committed to racial equity and social justice and believes that neighborhood organizations have a role in achieving these goals.
Erik is a lifelong Minneapolis resident and chooses to make East Isles his home for the lakes and walkable neighborhood. Like most people in the neighborhood, he is a renter and apartment dweller.
Laney joined the EIRA board with an interest in improving residents' lives and doing her part to help the community. She has a Masters in Urban & Regional Planning with a Community Development focus, and a particular interest in housing and homelessness. She has also served on the board of Collectively Blue, a small arts organization, for 7 years, including 4 years as chairperson. Outside of politics, Laney loves dancing, lifting heavy things, and eating delicious food.
Eric is an attorney who lives on Girard Ave with his wife, two children, and two dogs. He and his family love bicycling around the lakes, taking the dogs for walks to Isles Dog Park and Kenwood Park, and exploring neighborhood playgrounds. Eric joined the EIRA Board because he believes East Isles is *the* place to be and he is eager to connect and work with neighbors who feel the same way.
Andrew loves East Isles for its many amenities, its compactness and walkability, and its easy transit access. He can usually be seen walking around the neighborhood or around Lake of the Isles, so stop and say hi if you see him! Andrew has a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, both from the University of Minnesota. He is also Chair of the Built Environment & Transportation Committee.
My name is Emma Erdahl. I use she/her pronouns. I work in administration for the graduate schools at St. Mary's University of Minnesota. You might find me exploring local cafes with my partner or biking around the lake. I am part of the EIRA board because I believe it is an opportunity to improve not just the lives of those who own property within the neighborhood boundaries, but also those who visit the Lake of the Isles, those who are experiencing homelessness, and those who are are renters.I believe the East Isles Residents Association has an obligation and duty to repair past harms and use our privileged position to improve the community for all.
John is the youngest member of the board at only 17 years of age. Though young, he has lived in East Isles his whole life and looks forward to doing everything he can to make the neighborhood the best it can be. He hopes to head the creation of a program providing outreach to new kids in the neighborhood. You can often find him at the park throwing a frisbee with some friends.
Abbie has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Master's degree in Water Resources Management, both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!). She hopes to use educational background on the Green Team to help neighbors learn about opportunities to protect our lakes. Abbie’s favorite part of the neighborhood is the proximity to Lake of the Isles; she can often be found taking an evening stroll around the lake and enjoying a sunset paddle.
East Isles Residents Association exists to communicate with, advocate for and bring neighbors together. We are members of this community and volunteer our time to make it the best it can be. If you enjoy:
Come join us an see how you can get involved! We have jobs for all interests and levels of committment.
See you around the lakes!
2nd Tuesday of every month
Grace Trinity Church
1430 W 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
East Isles Residents Association
2751 Hennepin Ave S, #294
Minneapolis, MN 55408