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Three champions of workplace diversity to be honored at Multicultural Forum March 3-4

Tuesday, 24 February 2009 19:03

Three longtime champions of workplace diversity will be honored at the 21th annual Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity, a two-day national training conference that will be held March 3 and 4 at the St. Paul RiverCentre.

The Fabulous Boot Affair raises money to combat domestic violence

Tuesday, 24 February 2009 18:58 Ryan T. Scott

There is nothing fabulous about violence against women and children. The quickly developing, community business group ‘Sistas that Rock the Cradle,’ are fabulous, and the event that they recently held is proof of that.

Councilmember Elizabeth Glidden announces Eighth Ward Community Leader Awards

Tuesday, 24 February 2009 18:57

The Eighth Ward Community Leadership Awards and Stephanie Ball-Bailey Youth Leadership Awards were presented at “Early Mornings with Elizabeth” January 30 at the Turtle Bread Company, 48th Street and Chicago. Award recipients were recognized for thier dedication and service to community.

Recycling calendars make it easy for you to help the environment

Wednesday, 18 February 2009 18:09

City of Minneapolis recycling customers should watch their mailboxes in late February for the City’s 2009 recycling calendar. The calendar will tell you what you can and can’t recycle through the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling service, and it will show all the dates in 2009 when you should put out your recycling. Recycling saves natural resources, energy and money, and it’s easy to recycle in Minneapolis.

Operating Engineers Local 49 statement on passing of stimulus bill

Wednesday, 18 February 2009 17:58

MINNEAPOLIS-ST.PAUL, Minnesota - Congress’ approval of the President Obama’s economic stimulus recovery plan was met with enthusiasm from Glen Johnson, Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.E)/Local 49.

The U of M’s Urban Research & Outreach/Engagement Center to host conference on creating a shared future for north Minneapolis

Wednesday, 18 February 2009 17:55

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The University of Minnesota's Urban Research & Outreach/Engagement CenterNorth Minneapolis” presents “Coming Together to Create a Shared Future for community a conference to discuss the future of the center and its work in the community.

St. Paul Baha'is to hold prayer gathering after Iran announces trial of imprisoned Baha'is

Wednesday, 18 February 2009 17:53

Baha'is of St. Paul will hold a prayer gathering on Saturday, February 21, 7 – 8 P.M. at The St. Paul Area Council of Churches (1671 Summit Ave, St. Paul) to express their concern and support for the seven members of their religion who have been in prison in Iran for nearly a year and who are now to stand trial on false charges of spying for Israel and insulting Islam. The public is invited to attend.