The Interstate 35W Bridge, Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium and other landmarks and buildings across the state will glow in light blue Thursday night to honor healthcare workers.
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Posted inBulletin, COVID-19, Education
State history text now available free online, thanks to Historical Society
To help Minnesotans currently engaging in distance learning during COVID-19, MNHS has made its award-winning “Northern Lights” Interactive eBook free for all. Featuring 20 chapters exploring the diverse stories of our state, the e-book will be available free of charge through the end of the school year. Published since 1989, the most recent edition of […]
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19
Bank grants go to affordable housing developers
Old National Bank announced that it would present two local nonprofit organizations with $10K grants.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19, Featured
Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan establish discrimination helpline
Amid rising reports of discrimination from the Asian American community, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan today launched a discrimination helpline.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19
COVID-19 responsive grants available
The Foundation invites applications for grants between $5,000–$25,000 aimed at addressing immediate needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19
Gov. Tim Walz announces emergency grants for child care providers
The grants will provide about $10 million per month over the next few months to support the basic infrastructure needed to keep child care capacity available.
Posted inBulletin, Business, COVID-19
DEED creating emergency loan program for Minnesota small businesses
DEED is creating a program to help businesses temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19, Education
Free meals for kids— Mobile App locates school meals during closure
Starting immediately, the Free Meals for Kids mobile App will help families in need find and access free meals across Minnesota.
Posted inBulletin, News
Attorney General Ellison warns of potential for COVID-19 charity scams
Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning Minnesotans to do their homework to avoid COVID-19 scams.
Posted inBulletin, News
DNR COVID-19 response: What you need to know
In response to COVID-19, the DNR has canceled or postponed events but the trails and parks remain open.
Posted inBulletin, News
Midtown Global Market is offering curbside pickup and delivery service
Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis closed temporarily to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with the exception of select grocery stores and vendors offering curbside pick-up and delivery.
Posted inBulletin, News
Weigh in on the Mpls. Transportation Action Plan
The City of Minneapolis has opened public comments for the draft of the Minneapolis Transportation Action Plan.
Posted inBulletin, Health + Wellness, News
Free mental health support groups across the greater Twin Cities
NAMI Minnesota is sponsoring free support groups for families and friends of individuals living with a mental illness.
Posted inBulletin, News
Pump the brakes – new speed limits in the Twin Cities
The new speed limits for local residential streets in the Twin Cities will be 20 mph; 25 mph for larger, arterial city-owned streets; and 30-plus mph for a few city-owned streets.
Posted inArts + Culture, Bulletin, Theater
Enjoy free theater at Mixed Blood (updated)
At Mixed Blood Theatre you can enjoy professional theatre in Minneapolis completely free.
Posted inBulletin
‘Still We Rise’: Honoring a Champion
Community members are invited to join a musical tribute honoring the servant-leadership of Senator Bobby Joe Champion, Esq.
Posted inBulletin
Be mindful of natural gas meters when clearing snow or ice
Although designed to withstand winter weather, your outdoor meter has a vent that regulates gas pressure and it must not be blocked by snow or ice to work properly.
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The MSR hosts a community dialogue examining the fallout of ‘tough on crime’ policies
The event will open with a discussion about the environment that led to the criminalization of Black youth in Minnesota, which ultimately led to the controversial prosecution of Myon Burrell.
Posted inBulletin
Dreaming of buying your first home in 2020?
Here’s how you can make that dream home a reality.
Posted inBulletin, Health + Wellness
Free family course on mental illnesses offered in Mpls.
NAMI Minnesota is offering a free educational course that helps families gain insight about mental illness, discuss resources.