Basics on street resurfacing
The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department is responsible for road construction projects, including the residential streets resurfacing that was done this …
2020 Census battle won
Note: I have been writing articles about the 2020 Census since early last year. The response by Hennepin County was great, and for that, I thank all that …
Stay in the know about the City of Minneapolis government
I have been proofreading the Camden Community News (CCN) for about three years now. I always learn something new about our community. When it comes up in …
How can calling 311 help our neighborhood?
I grew up in rural Iowa. The closest neighbor was a quarter of a mile away. We rarely had to deal with neighborhood conflicts. I also grew up with seven …
Is a COVID-19 vaccination in your near future?
Most people will agree that the last 12 months have been very eventful, impactful and woeful. The best COVID-19 news in recent months has been the …
Did you really say that?
Early in my career, I took calls from employees and answered their questions. One day, I had a voice message from someone talking in a manufacturing …
Moira and her mask making magic
Author’s note: I have the best opportunities in writing for the Camden Community News. This month, I get to share with you my conversation with Moira …
Did you really say that?
A couple I know like to support the local economy by eating at a small restaurant on the far north fringes of the Twin Cities. On one visit, they had a …
Residential speeding and the Vision Zero Project
Minneapolis/ St. Paul have a goal of ending traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2027. Some might call it a lofty dream, but the Vision Zero organization …
Did you really say that?
Before the cold weather set in, my husband and I took the time to take a walk along the Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis. The temperature was …