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Minneapolis City News: Minneapolis-St. Paul one of the best communities for staying young

The Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area is one of the best communities in the country for staying young, according to a new report. The RealAge 2012 Youngest & Oldest Cities in America report ranks the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area fourth among the top 50 metro areas in the U.S. for staying young. Minneapolis Saint Paul [...]

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City of Minneapolis News: This winter, turn toward cleaner air

This time of year, people can find it tempting to idle while they warm up their cars. But warming up just a short time is better for a car’s engine – today’s engines warm up in less than 30 seconds – and better for the air we all breathe. It will also save money on [...]

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Metro Paint-A-Thon – Applications are now available. Application deadline is May 4

The Metro Paint-A-Thon helps low-income seniors and people with permanent physical disabilities continue to live independently in their own homes. A volunteer team is matched to scrape, prime and paint the exterior of each eligible home/garage, thereby keeping it well maintained, beautiful and an asset to the neighborhood.  All of this is done at no [...]

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MPRB News: Minnehaha Park Family Nature Quest, Saturday, February 18, 10-11:30 am.

It’s time for a winter quest! Join us for the fun on Saturday, February 18th from 10 to 11:30a.m. Bring the family out to Minnehaha Park where you will be able to hike, explore, and follow the clues placed throughout the park to unlock its secrets and find a hidden treasure. It’s nature based scavenger [...]

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City of Minneapolis News: Report shows Minneapolis has become an even better city for bicycling

More bikeways, increased ridership and fewer crashes highlight improvements seen over past year Already one of the top cities in the country for bicycling, Minneapolis improved even more over the past year. In 2011 bike traffic numbers increased, the bicycle crash rate decreased and the number of bikeways doubled, according to the City of Minneapolis [...]

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HC Library News: “One Minneapolis, One Read” programs include premiere of student video on race relations

To view the information, click on the link Library One Mpls One read programs

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MPRB News: Indoor golf in the new year

Click on the link to view the information. Columbia Indoor Teaching Center now open

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MPRB News Release: Snow Removal Procedures

Snow removal procedures Winter has arrived, bringing the need for snow removal with it. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) strives to serve its park users during the winter months by providing snow removal services throughout the Minneapolis Park System. After each accumulating snowfall of at least two inches, MPRB maintenance crews work to safely [...]

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Camden Music School/February Calendar Items

Click on the link to review the information CMS-February calendar

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