Absentee voting begins in Minnesota on Friday, September 18, for the 2020 presidential/general election.
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Win free tickets to online screening ‘The Way I See It’
You are invited to a free online screening of “The Way I See It” on September 17 a 7:30 pm.
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Help for those with new job and behind on rent
Small Sums, serving the seven-county metro, has expanded eligibility to provide
required work items (work clothes, work shoes, tools, and transportation assistance) to any metro resident who is starting a new job and who is behind on rent.
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New energy program to help damaged businesses recover from unrest
Minneapolis area businesses and property owners recovering and rebuilding from property damage that occurred during the civil unrest this year can apply to CenterPoint Energy’s new program.
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Now through Oct. 1, apply to Extension Master Gardener program
Extension Master Gardeners bring science-based horticulture knowledge and practices to Minnesota, promoting healthy landscapes and building communities through volunteer efforts.
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Become an election judge
A record number of people are voting by mail in 2020, and Hennepin County still needs election judges at polling places for the general election on November 3.
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Researchers dig up history on 35W could use your help
How has 35W affected you and your family? Do you have questions you’d like to ask about the freeways, or a perspective to share?
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Helping employees live in a pandemic
The new program is called HELP—Helping Employees Live in a Pandemic.
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Hungry Minnesotans can get help
Aug. 31 is renewal deadline for September benefits.
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Five service centers open to provide in-person assistance, technology resources
The centers feature navigators who provide comprehensive in-person assistance with enrollment information connections to county programs
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How to get a free mask
Masks are being distributed across the state to community organizations, food banks, area agencies on aging, and affordable housing providers.
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Ramsey County offering free COVID-19 testing in August
Ramsey County Public Health is working with community partners to offer COVID-19 testing at two sites over the next four weekends.
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Free online documentary shines light on anxiety
The event takes place on August 25 at 7 pm, and will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative panel discussion led by mental health professionals.
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Ready, set, smile, resumes free dental care
Ready, Set, Smile, a Minneapolis community-based nonprofit, is continuing to provide free dental care to children who would have received the service at their schools prior to COVID-19 pandemic school closure. The care is also extended to family members who do not have dental insurance or are on medical assistance. “Despite the uncertainties in the […]
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Get informed about Mpls. public safety at virtual town hall
Community members are invited to a virtual town hall hosted by Mpls City Council VP Andrea Jenkins.
Posted inBulletin, COVID-19
Ramsey County offering rent, mortgage assistance to those affected by COVID-19
Increased financial assistance is available for Ramsey County residents who lost income due to COVID-19 and need help paying for housing costs.
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Join in NAMIWalks Minnesota’s virtual walk
This year’s walk will be a little different but has the same goals. It will be a NAMIWalks DIT (Do It Together) virtual Walk.
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City of Mpls: share your thoughts on non-emergency crimes
Add your input about the City of Minneapolis’ redesign of non-emergency crimes 911 calls.
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Sound off on police reform at a Brooklyn Park listening session
The City Council in partnership with the Human Rights Commission want to hear from Brooklyn Park residents about police reform and racial justice.
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City of Mpls: Weigh in on mental health calls
The City of Minneapolis is redesigning the way mental health 911 calls are handled and is soliciting opinions of residents.