Community

Renovated activities building to be unveiled August 20

Tuesday, 18 August 2009 13:28

BLOOMINGTON— Sen. Amy Klobuchar will address the grand opening ceremonies at Normandale Community College, 9700 France Avenue South, Bloomington, when college officials cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Activities Building on Thursday, August 20 at 9 a.m. The yearlong renovation process has converted an old gymnasium and unused athletics facilities into much-needed classroom and office space for the crowded campus. http://www.normandale.edu/maps/index.cfm.

The Grammy Award Winning Sounds of Blackness CD Release Celebration

Monday, 17 August 2009 12:26

The Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness are back stronger than ever with, The 3rd Gift: Story, Song & Spirit. This life-changing CD features profound music for the entire world with messages of peace, love and hope for all - especially during these troubled times.

KIPP students jump start the school year in the summer

Monday, 17 August 2009 11:58

While most kids are still relaxing at the pool, students at KIPP Stand Academy are already headed back to school. The charter school opens its doors today for its second year, welcoming a new class of fifth graders and its returning class of sixth graders. The mandatory summer session, which goes until September 4, gives KIPP Stand students a head start on the school year and preparing for college.

City creates a parking program to mitigate the loss of parking in the Central Corridor

Monday, 17 August 2009 11:51

The City has taken the lead in responding to the projected loss of on-street parking when Light Rail Transit (LRT) is built on University Avenue by creating a parking program to provide forgivable loans to business and property owners to improve their off-street parking lots.

Learn about the Sheriff’s Office

Monday, 17 August 2009 11:48

Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek is hosting a Citizen Law Enforcement Academy. This 11-week, hands-on academy gives people an inside look at the Sheriff’s Office.

Rank Choice Voting forum Wednesday

Monday, 17 August 2009 11:42

An explanation and discussion of Rank Choice Voting also known as Instant Run Off Voting takes place this Wednesday, August 19th at 6:00 pm at Mpls Urban League 2100 Plymouth Avenue North.. This year in the Minneapolis City elections only, voters have to RANK the candidates of choice.

Bridges to Safety serves nearly 1,000 domestic abuse victims in first year

Thursday, 06 August 2009 15:50

Bridges to Safety, the domestic abuse service center housed in City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse, recently celebrated its first year of operation. A long time in the planning, the center finally came to life in 2008, representing the work and leadership of a coalition of 19 different agencies, including Mayor Chris Coleman’s office.