Community

ARC and Minnesota Somalis collaborate for Somalia relief program

Sunday, 26 August 2012 23:57

The Minnesota-based American Refugee Committee has been named a "Top Ten Finalist" for the Peter Drucker Innovation Award for Nonprofit Innovation. The Awards committee recognized ARC for its "I AM A STAR" program, which engages the Somali community in Minnesota and around the globe to help shape ARC's humanitarian response in Somalia.

Holistically restoring people and communities

Sunday, 26 August 2012 23:30 Marque Jensen

Pictured:: CCDA Founder, John Perkins and Marque Jensen at Duke University Reconciliation Conference.

Twin Cities residents will have a special opportunity. The Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) will be holding its national conference in Downtown Minneapolis, and local residents will be able to explore this amazing group first hand. I attended my first CCDA conference almost 20 years ago in Jackson, Mississippi, and this single event opened the door to awareness and perspectives that have challenged and molded my entire life since.

Legacy and dynasty

Sunday, 26 August 2012 23:15 Al McFarlane, Editor-in-Chief

James Garrett Jr. and Paola Sanchez-Garrett, are newlyweds. She is from the Dominican Republic. Though he was born in Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, he has deep Saint Paul roots that in effect, make him a Twin Cities native. They were my guests recently on Conversations With Al McFarlane on KFAI FM 90.3.

SPOKES Bike Walk Connect opens in East-Central Minneapolis

Sunday, 26 August 2012 22:36

Pictured: Faisa Farah (left) and Nasra Noor (right) stand with Nasra's daughter, and Nasra's new bike. Faisa is a participant in the SPOKES Bike Walk Connect learn-to-ride bike class. Nasra, the Seward Neighborhood Group's community organizer for Seward Towers, bought the bike when she heard about the opening of SPOKES and its learn-to-ride bike classes.

Legislators meet and greet at the Minnesota State Fair

Tuesday, 21 August 2012 14:57

Fairgoers can let their opinion be known on a number of state issues by participating in the annual Minnesota State Fair Poll at the House of Representatives booth during the fair’s 12-day run, Aug. 23- Sept. 3.

Minnesota Department of Commerce to showcase Energy Solutions Home at State Fair

Tuesday, 21 August 2012 14:55

For the first time ever, the Minnesota Department of Commerce has developed a home-sized energy efficiency exhibit for Minnesota State Fairgoers. Whether sorting through home lighting options, searching for the most efficient kitchen and laundry appliances, or assessing your home’s overall performance and needed upgrades, the Energy Solutions Home exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair (August 23-Sept. 3) will demonstrate the many ways homeowners can improve the efficiency, comfort, safety, and environmental impact of their home.

Flow Art Space exhibition For the Love of Paint!

Tuesday, 21 August 2012 01:43

Flow Art Space exhibition For the Love of Paint!, directly challenges the oft-repeated and much debated concept that painting is dead. Twenty-two local and national artists address concepts such as physical space, raw emotion, movement and texture in their works to convey that painting as a medium is still very much alive.

Pictured: Painting by Lauren Krukowski