Back to school safety tips
As summer winds down and the Great Minnesota Get Together (State Fair) is going on our thoughts are consumed with any food item deep fried and on a stick. …
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Step Up and pick up Northside youth vow to say “no” to littering
Litter in our Camden Community has been a constant issue and will continue to be so if we do not take the time to teach our youth why we should not do …
Fresh fall harvest
Summer 2018 has been a hot one with big rain storms and drought at different times. While the community gardens in Folwell got a bit of a late start, they are …
Neighborhoods 2020
On July 5, a selection committee reviewed applications and selected representatives for the Neighborhoods 2020 work groups. Community representatives from …
The silent witnesses of domestic violence
The crisis of violence in the United States has expanded to include more than the traditional emphasis on the victim and perpetrator. There is an …
More free music streaming from our local libraries
Hennepin County Library recently amped up its online music platform, MnSpin, with more than 70 additional albums by local artists. The new work includes …
A Mission of Mercy – free dental care event
The Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Foundation will be bringing the Minnesota Mission of Mercy to the Minneapolis Convention …
Mayor outlined proposed 2019 City budget
Mayor Jacob Frey presented his recommended 2019 City budget to City leaders in August– a budget that includes a significant increase in funding for …
Robocalls fray consumers’ nerves
The National Do Not Call Registry was created in 2003 to cut down on the amount of unwanted automated phone calls – often referred to as robocalls – …
Save on energy costs with free Home Energy Squad visits
The City of Minneapolis offers qualifying residents access to free energy efficiency home visits and 0 percent financing on recommended energy-saving …