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

By maryann | January 30, 2012

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

By maryann | January 26, 2012

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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February Programs at Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central

By maryann | January 11, 2012

Free programs for children, teens, and adults, including storytimes, author and literary programs, book clubs, technology classes, career and small business workshops, and multicultural programs, are scheduled in February at Hennepin County libraries.  For the complete program schedule and for more information: www.hclib.org The following programs are scheduled at Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central: Hennepin [...]

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February Programs at Hennepin County Library – North Regional

By maryann | January 11, 2012

Free programs for children, teens, and adults, including storytimes, author and literary programs, book clubs, technology classes, career and small business workshops, and multicultural programs, are scheduled in February at Hennepin County libraries.  For the complete program schedule and more information: www.hclib.org The following programs are scheduled at Hennepin County Library – North Regional: Hennepin County [...]

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Snow Emergency clears streets “like magic” in City’s new public service announcement

By maryann | January 5, 2012

You’ve seen infomercials with sales pitches for knives, cookware, laundry detergent and even blankets with sleeves. This month, Minneapolis Snow Emergency joins these products on TV to promote its amazing street-clearing ability and encourage drivers to park out of the way of the plows this winter. The public service announcement, which Comcast is now airing on [...]

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Lowry Avenue Bridge Update

By maryann | December 21, 2011

December 7, 2011 — A new bridge is taking shape over the Mississippi River between North and Northeast Minneapolis. Beginning this week, the contractor will install the Lowry Avenue Bridge arches. “The arches are the exclamation points on this marvel of modern infrastructure. When this process is complete, we’ll have the signature connection between North [...]

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Digital billboards will alert drivers when a Snow Emergency is declared

By maryann | December 21, 2011

The City of Minneapolis is adding another tool to help folks learn when a Snow Emergency is declared in Minneapolis. New this year, a dozen digital billboards around town will alert drivers to when a Snow Emergency is declared, thanks to a partnership between the City and Clear Channel Outdoor. The new alert system adds [...]

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Tornado Resource Phone Numbers of Organizations that may be able to help

By maryann | December 21, 2011

For folks who couldn’t  make it to the Resource Fair held on December 17,  you can also get help by calling these organizations who may be able to help with home repairs: Urban Homeworks, 612-724-9002, www.urbanhomeworks.com Housing Resource Center – North, (612) 588-3033, www.gmhchousing.org Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, (612) 788-8169, www.tchabitat.org Neighborhood Housing Services, (612) 521-3581, www.northsidenhs.org Center for [...]

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MPRB News Release: New Trees Brighten Tornado-Damaged Folwell Park

By maryann | October 26, 2011

Click on the link to check out the information New trees brighten tornado-damaged Folwell Park

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Pohlad Beautification Project – 4300 Block of James and 3200 Block of Newton – watch the video

By maryann | October 11, 2011

Click on the link to see fantastic video of volunteers and properties that were completed Pohlad Beautification Project-4300 Block James & 3200 Block Newton

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