The partners will receive funding for their respective programs through federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Act ESSER funding.
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Posted inBulletin, Local & State, News
Severe Weather Awareness Week safety reminders
Monday, April 17 marks Severe Weather Awareness Week, an opportunity for Minnesotans to learn about severe weather and how to stay safe when it strikes.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Derek Chauvin’s brutality costs Minneapolis $8.9 million; murder conviction upheld
‘Through this failure, we put everyone who would later come into contact with this former officer at risk.’
Posted inBusiness
Making the most of your money: wealth-building 101
Wealth building provides financial stability while ensuring lifestyle maintenance and financial independence during retirement.
Posted inBusiness
Follow these expert tips to grow a healthy small business
Growing a healthy business is different for every small business owner, and the path to profit can be challenging.
Posted inBusiness
Navigating the homebuying process in 2023
This guide provides valuable insights and recommendations for navigating the ever-evolving Minneapolis-Saint Paul real estate market in 2023 and beyond—beginning with the home buying process.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds its Regional Conference in Minneapolis, April 13-16
The Zeta Phi Beta sorority will convene the 88th Great Lakes Region Leadership Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Minneapolis, from April 13-16.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Pillsbury United Communities names Cinnamon Pelly as new CEO
Cinnamon Pelly has been named the new president and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities
Posted inHealth + Wellness
New educational video series marks Autism Awareness Month
‘I want a better life not just for my kids but for all kids and adults with autism.’
Posted inBusiness, Finances FYI
Everything you need to know about savings account terms
Learn about interest rate terms, fees, and features to help you select the best account for your savings goals.Â
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April Sister Spokesman focused on caregivers
Neither snow nor winds could stop Sister Spokesman’s “Resource Fair for Caregivers” event, held on Saturday, April 1.
Posted inBulletin
Free Internet: how to use the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program benefit
Qualifying households in the Twin Cities can get FREE internet under the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides a $30 monthly credit ($75/month in Tribal lands) toward internet and mobile services.
Posted inBusiness
Black homeownership deserves a second look
The home purchase process is complicated, and for most of our collective history, Black households were literally barred and excluded.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lifeworks Services celebrates support for people with disabilities in the community
Lifeworks Services has built a record of success in advocating for people with disabilities and breaking down barriers they confront.
Posted inBusiness, Finances FYI
These tax tips can make filing (1040) EZ
With Tax Day approaching, there’s no time like the present to get started on your 2022 returns and submit them well before the April 18 deadline.
Posted inWomen’s History Month
Women’s History Month Salute: Tina Burnside
‘I’ve had various mentors at different stages in my life.’
Posted inNational, News
VP Harris unveils $1 billion African investment during historic continent visit
America’s first Black and female vice president spoke fervently during the trip about how “immensely powerful and moving,” the visit to the Motherland was.
Posted inArts + Culture, Featured, Music
Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan join MN State Fair Grandstand lineup
Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan have joined this year’s MN State Fair Grandstand musical lineup.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Metro Transit bus driver credited with rescuing North Side boy
The quick thinking of bus driver Ambrose Younge helped save the day for a young boy with special needs.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Velma Gene Warder
Velma Gene Warder was born on August 15, 1931, in Minneapolis, the oldest of three children born to Velma Austin and William Wesley Williams.