Comcast continues to invest in the Twin Cities to help close the digital divide
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State triples energy crisis benefits
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has raised the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program crisis benefit per household.
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NAMI Minnesota offers free mental health classes
NAMI Minnesota has a variety of free online and in-person mental health classes for March and April 2022.
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Get do-it-yourself tax help
To build capacity and help even more Minnesotans with filing their taxes, P+P has expanded this program with greater resources.
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Free meals available during teachers’ strike
During the teachers’ strike, students can stop in at local community sites…
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Blood needed to help those with sickle cell disease
The need for blood donations specifically from African Americans or those of African descent is critical right now for helping those with sickle cell disease.
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Healthy shipped meals available to older Minnesotans
LSS Meals equips older adults to live healthier, more active and independent lives and makes eating fun and easy.Â
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Minneapolis property owners can buy $30 trees this spring
In the past 17 years, the City Trees program has provided approximately 20,000 trees for planting on private property.
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Directors sought for St. Paul parks/recreation, safety/inspections
‘Our community panel process helps to ensure that the future of our city is shaped by the experiences and perspectives of our residents,’
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Virtual Mental Health Day on the Hill set for Feb. 24
The Mental Health Legislative Network will hold its annual Mental Health Day on the Hill online this year on Thursday, Feb. 24.
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Western Governors University to award $100K in scholarships in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Western Governors University has launched a new scholarship for Minnesota residents in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.
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Celebrating 70 years of marriage
Bill and Velma Warder marked 70 years of life together since they were married on a snowy Thanksgiving Day on November 22, 1951.Â
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Free online mental health support groups available
Led by trained peer facilitators, the support groups help individuals and families learn coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences.Â
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Applications open until Dec. 31 for Minneapolis’ Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program
The pilot will provide an additional monthly $500 income for a 24-month duration. The deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2021.
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Snow emergencies declared in the Twin Cities
Snow emergencies have been declared in both Minneapolis and St. Paul starting on Friday, December 10 at 9 pm.
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Change, Inc. recognized for commitment to the underserved
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presented Change, Inc. with a Provider of the Year Award at its annual conference held online on Nov. 13. The award recognizes an organization that provides mental health services that demonstrate excellence, respect and best practices. “Their philosophy is to build strong relationships and trust, to provide services holistically, and […]
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2021 Thanksgiving meals in the Twin Cities and beyond
Many community organizations are stepping up to help stave off the lingering effects of the pandemic. Here are a few events in the Twin Cities.
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Now open at Hennepin History Museum – ‘Human Toll: A Public History of 35W’
A new exhibit at Hennepin History Museum explores community resistance and resilience and illustrates how freeway construction destroyed and divided Black communities across the United States.
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Interfaith Outreach to host 26th annual ‘Sleep Out’
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners have kicked off its 26th annual “Sleep Out” with a kick-off slated for Saturday, November 13.
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2021 collection of leaves and bundled brush ends week of Nov. 15
The 2021 Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling collection of leaves, brush and other yard trimmings will end the week of Nov. 15.