Overview
- Hundreds gathered Saturday for a youth volleyball tournament at M1 Volleyball Center followed by packed live and silent auctions at Nine Mile Brewing in Bloomington.
- Organizers said roughly 300 children participated, many of whom were in the church during the Aug. 27 shooting, highlighting a focus on healing through play and community.
- Proceeds support a memorial for 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and will also fund Minneapolis Parks Foundation projects focused on safer, restorative spaces.
- Plans discussed include refreshing gym floors at Lake Nokomis Park and creating a community garden and gathering space that reflect Harper’s love of volleyball and the outdoors.
- Donations and auction items featured strong local support, including signed Vikings and Timberwolves jerseys, with Nine Mile Brewing pledging $1 from every pint sold.