Two neighborhoods. One council.
The Shingle Creek Victory Council (SCVC) is the neighborhood organization serving the Shingle Creek and Victory neighborhoods of North Minneapolis — formed in 2025 when two long-standing neighborhood associations joined forces to do more together than either could alone.
OUR MISSION
We foster a vibrant and strong community for all residents and businesses — connecting neighbors, promoting safety, and engaging youth — guided by inclusion and equity for those traditionally underrepresented in our neighborhoods.
OUR HISTORY
Where we come from
Long before there was a Shingle Creek Victory Council, there were two neighborhoods and two associations, each with its own story. Here's how they came together.
The Victory Neighborhood
Victory takes its name from Victory Memorial Parkway, the scenic drive running through the neighborhood that was dedicated in honor of Hennepin County soldiers who died in World War I. Located in the northwest corner of Minneapolis within the Camden community, Victory is bounded by Dowling Avenue to the south, Memorial Parkway to the west, the Canadian Pacific railyards to the north, and Newton Avenue to the east.
The Victory Neighborhood Association
The Victory Neighborhood Association (ViNA) was incorporated in 1992 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded as part of Minneapolis' Neighborhood Revitalization Program — a citywide effort to bring increased investment into Minneapolis neighborhoods. For over three decades, ViNA worked to build community through inclusion, fairness, and wellness, connecting neighbors to one another and to the issues that directly affected their daily lives.
The Shingle Creek Neighborhood
Shingle Creek is named for the one-mile, meandering creek that flows through its residential streets to the Mississippi River — a waterway once used to transport forged roofing shingles from local shingle mills in the early 1900s. Minneapolis's most northwestern neighborhood, Shingle Creek sits in the Camden community bordered by Lind-Bohanon and Victory, with the city of Brooklyn Center just across its northern and western edges. The area grew from what old-timers called "The Country" — farmland on the far side of the rail line before the city grew north to meet it.
The Shingle Creek Neighborhood Association
The Shingle Creek Neighborhood Association (SCNA) was also founded in 1992. Over nearly three decades, SCNA volunteers helped shape the neighborhood through projects like the Humboldt Greenway, the Shingle Creek Regional Ponds, and the Humboldt Industrial Park Plan — along with ongoing support for local housing, youth, and senior programs. SCNA worked as a voice for the community on environmental, economic, and development issues, and as an advocate promoting Shingle Creek as a place to live, work, and play.
THE MERGER
How we became one council
In early 2024, leaders from both associations began exploring whether joining forces could mean more resources, broader programming, and a stronger voice for both neighborhoods — while preserving what makes each one distinct.
GOVERNANCE
Our board
The Shingle Creek Victory Council is governed by a board of directors made up of stakeholders from both neighborhoods. Board members oversee the organization's fiscal health and ensure our strategy reflects the needs of the community we serve. Board members are elected to two-year terms at our annual meeting, held the fourth Wednesday of every September.
Questions about our history, our board, or how to get involved? We're a phone call or email away.
Email us →ViNA’s 2026 Meeting Schedule
Board/Membership Meetings: The board of directors typically meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm with variations due to holidays. The following are dates for 2026. Location to be determined.
- January 28
- February 25
- March 25
- April 22
- May 27
- June 24
- July 22
- No Aug Mtg
- September 23, Annual Meeting & Elections
- October 28
- November 25
Board Retreat: This time will be used to determine the activities, committees, and other initiatives for 2026 and to assign volunteer leaders for each activity.
- Saturday, January 7 from 9:00-3:30 at the ViNA office.
Community Meetings and Events: Quarterly if there is volunteer capacity to organize. Proposed events for 2026 include:
- February – Black History Month Book Collection
- February/March – Spring Garden Prep & Seed Exchange
- March – Tree Pruning Day
- April – Spring Candy Grab
- April – Earth Day Clean-Up
- May – Memorial Day Concert
- May – Neighborhood Garage Sale Day (Saturday after Memorial Day)
- June – Live on the Northside – Music & Movies in the Park & Ice Cream Social
- Potential Block Ambassador Meet-up
- Live on the Northside – Music & Movies in the Park
- Tour De Camden
- August – National Night Out
- Fall – Community Garden Fall Harvest
- Live on the Northside – Music & Movies in the Park
- September – Annual Meeting
- October – Halloween Decorating Contest
- December – Holiday on 44th
- Quarterly Meeting with Civic Officials
- Dates Not Set:
- Gardening/Environment Committee Partnership – Pollinator Garden and Pruning Days
- Environmental Committee – Care for Ryan Lake, Seminars, Climate Equity, Beautification
Bylaws
Grievance Policy
Articles of Merger
2026 Meeting Minutes
2025 Meeting Minutes
2024 Meeting Minutes
2023 Meeting Minutes
2022 Meeting Minutes
Public Financial Information
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