‘We developed the Mel Reeves Memorial Scholarship for students at the High School for Recording Arts in St. Paul to continue to follow the path that Mel had blazed.’
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Posted inBulletin
No bags please!
Recycling in plastic bags is often pulled as trash at the sorting facility.
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Community input sought for new rapid transit line design
An online open house regarding the METRO B Line Preliminary Design is now open for comments until July 29.
Posted inPhoto of the Week
Photo of the Week | A family’s summer swim
Ducklings ride the waves of their mother at Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis. Do you have a photo you’d like to share with other MSR readers? Send it to submissions@spokesman-recorder.com. Make sure to place “Photo of the week” in the email subject field. If your photo is selected, you will win a one-year subscription to the MSR newspaper.
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Mayor’s ‘community work group’ releases public safety recommendations
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s community safety work group outlined public safety.
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Mayor Carter expands guaranteed income program with $500 monthly checks for low-income families
The guaranteed income pilot expansion will give 333 families a monthly payment of $500.
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Photo of Week | A serendipitous meet-up
BASL interpreter Beata Matasane (center, pink shirt); Terryann Nash, MAPL (front, center, red hat); Duane Johnson, owner of DeafRYDE (right, gray shirt) and students from the U of M flash the universal sign for “I love you” at George Floyd Square. Do you have a photo you’d like to share with other MSR readers? Send […]
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Attorney General Ellison: No one will be prosecuted in Minnesota for a legal abortion
Regardless of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, AG Ellison pledges to uphold the Minnesota constitution which protects a woman’s right to an abortion.
Posted inBusiness, Finances FYI
Community banking to community building
To sustain this progress, we must measure this effort and listen to feedback so we can have even greater impact in closing the wealth gap.
Posted inBulletin
High schools students are invited to construction trades fair on June 26
Attendees will be able to learn more about careers in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry.
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Take precautions to keep yourself and your pet safe in extreme heat
The heat is on and with the extremely hot temperatures expected today and in the forecast, Minneapolis City officials are reminding everyone how to handle the heat.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Joyce Irene Acosta
Sunrise: Feb. 11. 1938—Sunset: June 1, 2022 We remember our beloved Joyce Irene Acosta of Brooklyn Center who died June 8 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN. Joyce was struck by a motorist on June 1 while running errands near Xerxes Ave. N. and Bass Lake Rd. Joyce was born Feb. 11, 1938 […]
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Twin Cities Juneteenth 2022 events offer opportunity for reflection, commemoration, and celebration
Today, celebrations take the form of family gatherings as well as city-wide events to reconnect with our
communities while honoring this important moment in history.
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Juneteenth 2022: event highlights in the Twin Cities and beyond (updated)
Find free or low-cost indoor and outdoor Juneteenth events in the Twin Cities and beyond.
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Know Your Operator: James Partlow-Hernandez
Bus driver James Partlow-Hernandez shared his story, encouraged him not to give up…
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Midtown Global Market selects new general manager
Midtown Global Market announced on Wednesday that Jasmine McConnell has been selected as the new general manager.
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Comcast RISE Investment Fund returns
$10,000 grants will be awarded to 500 small businesses in select cities, including the Twin Cities.
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Brooklyn Center selects police chief
The city of Brooklyn Center recently announced that Kellace McDaniel has been selected as the new police chief.
Posted inBulletin
Five ways to avoid health scams
A lot of that money goes to companies making fake claims that cheat people out of their money.
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How to avoid spinning your wheels when shopping for a used car
It pays to do some work upfront, so you’ll feel better driving out.