City of Minneapolis

Ward 13 Date Book

City Council – Ward 13

Council Member Betsy Hodges

Distinguishing Features

Ward 13 is located in the southwest corner of Minneapolis and includes 7 residential neighborhoods: Armatage, East Harriet/Farmstead, Fulton, Kenny, Linden Hills, Lynnhurst and West Calhoun. The neighborhoods are a vibrant mix of singles, families with children, and seniors in rental and owner-occupied homes.

Residents are active around local parks and schools as well as through their neighborhood associations. Through the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, they have worked with the City, Park Board, School Board, businesses, and neighbors to improve schools, parks, residences, and business districts throughout the ward. Ward 13 also has the highest voter turnout in the City.

In addition to its many schools and parks, Ward 13 includes Lakes Calhoun and Harriet, Grass Lake, and Minnehaha Creek. There are several neighborhood business districts with a mix of specialty shops, neighborhood stores, and restaurants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parks: Armatage, Kenny, Linden Hills, Lynnhurst, Lyndale Farmstead Park, Pershing and the Rose Garden

Schools: Anthony Middle, Armatage, Barton, Burroughs, Kenny, Lake Harriet Community – Upper and Lower Campuses, and Southwest High.

Business Districts: 50^th Street at Bryant, Penn, Xerxes and France Aves., 43rd and Upton Ave., 44th Street from France to Zenith Aves., 46th Street and Bryant Ave., 54th Street at Penn and Lyndale Aves., 60th and Penn Ave., and Calhoun Commons on Excelsior Blvd.

Libraries: Linden Hills Library; Washburn Library Museums: Bakken Museum and Minnesota Transportation Museum Streetcar Line