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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | From Prison to Power Gathering Will Bring Justice-Impacted Voices and Civic Engagement to North Minneapolis October 24
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 20, 2026). A community gathering at North High School on Saturday, October 24, will focus on people affected by the criminal justice system, connecting their experiences with community resources, organizing and participation in public life.
“From Prison to Power,” advertised as a Community Day of Action, is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North High School, 1500 James Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. The event flyer directs participants to enter through Door 1. The school’s official directory independently confirms the street address.
A community march to Urban League Twin Cities is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., according to the flyer. That departure follows the advertised school program; the flyer does not identify the march route or an ending time.
The gathering’s stated priorities include justice-impacted voices, resources, civic engagement and community organizing. Promotional information describes an effort to bring together justice-impacted individuals, families and community members.
The flyer’s message, “Listen. Engage. Organize. Vote. Build Power,” places voting alongside broader participation in community decisions. Its focus gives people affected by incarceration a place in the conversation about public life, while the advertised resource component connects that discussion with practical information.
Voting Rights After Incarceration
The event comes shortly before Minnesota’s November 3 general election, making accurate information about voting eligibility particularly relevant.
Under current Minnesota guidance, a felony conviction does not prevent an otherwise eligible person from voting once that person is no longer incarcerated for the conviction. People on probation or parole can vote. A person currently incarcerated while serving a felony sentence cannot.
The Minnesota Secretary of State also explains that people charged with a felony but not convicted, and people jailed without serving a felony sentence, may retain voting eligibility. Someone uncertain about their circumstances should consult official election guidance or seek legal advice.
Other eligibility requirements still apply. Voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old on Election Day, Minnesota residents for at least 20 days and not subject to a court order revoking their voting rights.
People whose voting rights have been restored must register before casting a ballot. Minnesota permits registration at an early voting location or on Election Day, subject to the applicable proof-of-residence requirements.
Early Voting Available at the March Destination
Urban League Twin Cities, the destination named on the flyer, is also serving as Minneapolis’ North Early Vote Center at 2100 Plymouth Avenue North.
The city’s published schedule lists voting hours there from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 24. The location serves Minneapolis residents and offers voter registration, language support and voting accommodations.
Those hours provide a separate civic opportunity at the destination. The flyer does not establish an organized voting arrangement for march participants, and each person must meet the requirements to register and vote.
Where and When to Attend
The school gathering begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, at North High School, 1500 James Avenue North. Participants should use Door 1. The community march to Urban League Twin Cities is scheduled for 1 p.m.
The supplied flyer does not specify admission charges, registration requirements, accessibility arrangements or a speaker lineup. It identifies community resources as a focus without naming individual providers or promising particular services.
The original flyer appears on the following page. Its venue line reads “Minnesota, MN”; the school’s correct city is Minneapolis.
From Prison to Power Event Flyer
Event flyer supplied to MinneapoliMedia. Original image reproduced without alteration.
Sources
North High School official contact directory
Event promotional announcement
Minnesota Secretary of State voting with a criminal record
Minnesota Secretary of State voter eligibility
Minneapolis early voting locations and hours
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