The Mississippi River Green Team was
created through a partnership between Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) and Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MRPB). Youth
crews spend a summer learning how to identify invasive species, prevent
erosion, establish raingardens and prairie plantings, undertake projects to
improve the water quality of our river and watershed., and assist in
scientific studies. Being on the Green Team offers students the opportunity
to have a mentored job experience, learn about environmental careers and
acquire new skills.
Watch a newly
released documentary by John Akre that shows students from North and
Northeast Minneapolis, including Edison students, in action on the
Mississippi River Green Team.
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Friday, March 8, 2013
Mississippi River Green Team Documentary
Edison School News
 The
Edison Debate Team took 1st Place
in the New School Division
and was a runner-up for the Spirit of the MN Urban League Debate League
award. 11th grader Chue Lor is an Urban Debate League
Championships 2012 Novice Division Octofinalist.The Edison Student council took 1st Place in the Citywide Student Government’s Attend to Achieve Challenge. Students created a video to increase awareness of the importance of being in school. When they asked the question, “What motivates you to come to Edison every day?,” the overwhelming response was the teachers.
Two
Edison student mural designs will be installed at East Side Food Co-op this
spring. The contest
was open to the entire city and local art community and the two Edison
student designs were among seven selected for the project.
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2013 Urban Scholars Internship Program
 The City of Minneapolis is once again
offering its internship program for college students interested in public
service careers. The program aims to help young people from diverse
backgrounds build their skills for the future, with a focus on careers in
public service. Last year eight Urban Scholars were chosen from more than 100
applicants to work in key areas of City government.
Students who are enrolled and in good
standing at a two- or four-year college or university are eligible to apply.
They must also be a permanent resident of Minneapolis, although they can be
attending a school anywhere, not just in Minnesota. The 12-week program is a
full-time paid internship experience that runs from May 20 – Aug. 9.
Interested students should apply online by Monday, March 25 at www.minneapolismn.gov/jobs/jobs_before.
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Save the Date:
“Little
Shop of Horrors”
Thursday, March 7 – Friday, March 8, 7 p.m., & Saturday, March 9, 2
p.m., Edison High School, 700 22nd
Ave NE. Edison theater production of a
comedy/horror rock musical about an alien plant that tries to take over the
world. A benefit for the upcoming Senior Lock-In Party, sponsored by the
Tommie Boosters/Edison Parent Group, will follow the Saturday matinee.
Gardening
Matters 9th Annual Community Garden Resource Fair
Saturday, March 9, noon – 5 p.m.,
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul. The Gardening Matters Resource Fair
offers opportunities to learn about the many resources available to home and
community gardeners. For further information and to register for the resource
fair, go to www.gardeningmatters.org.
NE
Mpls Royalty Sock Hop
Saturday, March 9, 6 – 9 p.m., East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Come
dressed in 50’s wear for food, music and games. $5 admission includes dinner
and dancing. New socks are being collected for Sharing and Caring Hands.
NE
Network
Thursday, March 14, 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.,
Eastside Food Co-op’s Community Room, 2551 Central Ave NE. This month’s topic
is “Affording Healthcare”. RSVP to nenetwork@eastsidefood.coop.
Waite
Park Spring Gala
Saturday, March 16, 7 – 11 p.m., Cedars
Hall at St. Maron Church, 602 University Ave NE. This PTA-sponsored event
benefits Waite Park School and includes local food, beverages and a silent
auction. Tickets are $15 in advance,
$20 at the door. Visit Waiteparkpta.blogspot.com for tickets and information.
9th
Annual Hotdish Revolution
Sunday, April 21, 4
– 7 p.m., Cedars Hall at St. Maron Church, 602 University Ave NE. www.facebook.com/HotdishRevolution
Metro
Blooms Raingarden Workshop
Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Audubon Park Recreation Center, 1320 29th
Ave NE. This City of Minneapolis sponsored workshop will explore the latest
in healthy yard care practices and raingarden design. Cost is $15. To
register, visit www.metroblooms.org or call 612-699-2426.
Spring
WingDing
Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Audubon
Park Recreation Center, 1320 29th Ave NE. This annual Audubon Park neighborhood celebration will include games, activities, food,
arts-and-crafts demonstrations and more.
Art-A-Whirl
Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19.
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Snow Emergency Information
 Residents, workers and visitors have a number of ways to learn with
Snow Emergencies are declared and what to do when they are. We’re advising
drivers to put many of these tools to use, not just one or two. The more ways
people learn about a Snow Emergency, the more prepared they will be to do
their part, and the less likely they will be to be towed because they didn't know one was declared.
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Hotline: call
612-348-SNOW to find out if a Snow Emergency has been declared and what
parking restrictions are in force.
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City Website:
go to www.minneapolismn.gov to find
out whether a Snow Emergency has been declared. Also check out the street
lookup, which lets you put in an address or neighborhood to see where you can
park.
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Phone Alerts:
If your landline or cell phone is unlisted, click HERE
to sign up for the automated alert system.
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Email Alerts:
Click HERE
for more details about receiving automatic email alerts.
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Facebook/Twitter
Alerts: Click HERE for more details about receiving automatic
Facebook & Twitter alerts.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
City of Minneapolis Opportunity for Small Businesses
WHAT: e200 Emerging Leaders is an intensive training initiative to accelerate growth of high potential small businesses located in America’s cities. Developed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, e200 offers qualified business owners powerful benefits including innovative strategies to grow, acquire financing, access new markets and leverage networking.
WHO: The e200 training is open to small businesses located in the City of Minneapolis or City of Saint Paul and surrounding suburbs with annual revenues between $400,000 to $10 million that have been in business for at least three years. This training is not for start-up businesses. e200 is considered a mini-MBA type of training with the case study being the owner’s business, but it does require a major time commitment of the CEO.
WHEN: Thirteen classes will begin early/mid April and run through early November. Space is limited to one C-level executive per business.
WHAT’S THE COST? The only costs are your time and commitment to complete the curriculum. Anticipate 100 hours of combined classroom, homework and peer-to-peer mentoring.
CLASSROOM LOCATION? To be determined.
HOW DO I REGISTER? To request a letter of interest form, contact Cindy Collett at 612-370-2312 (Cynthia.Collett@sba.gov)
Letters of interest must be received by March 5, 2013. If you are interested in this opportunity, but may have issues meeting the deadline, please contact the First Ward Office as soon as possible at 612-673-2201 or kevin.reich@minneapolismn.gov.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Message from Council Member Kevin Reich
While the 2012 election is over, our examination of the process is not. Minneapolis’ 81% voter turnout was the highest percentage for the city since 1943 and higher than the State of Minnesota’s overall turnout. These are numbers to be proud of, but that good news is tempered by significant issues at a small percentage of our polling places, including long lines, signage issues, parking shortages and equipment failures. These types of issues are a serious matter, since access to voting is key to a vital democratic process. The City Clerk and City of Minneapolis Elections Division reported to the Council’s Elections Committee on December 3 on problems that arose last November, as well as planned next steps to address those problems. That report is linked HERE.The only precinct in the First Ward identified as having experienced a high level of issues was 1:1, a precinct that saw changes due to redistricting. I received reports from voters of long lines, extended wait times and a lack of parking. Elections staff will be assessing these reports, doing site visits to the polling place and making any alterations to parking and voter processing necessary to ensure that this location operates effectively. I would appreciate receiving further input from voters who were affected by these issues. In 2010 my office worked with community members in the 1:7 to move their polling place from the Elections Warehouse to Van Cleve Park. The move significantly improved the voting process for this precinct and I appreciated the neighborhood input that brought the issue to my attention.
A related issue of access has been brought to my attention here at City Hall. Our City Council offices in Room 307 of City Hall do not make sufficient accommodation for the sight-impaired in terms of braille signage. Since access to elected officials is another element of an effective democracy, I take this deficiency in signage very seriously and have committed to the Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities, who first brought this to my attention, to remedy the situation. My office is working with Neighborhood & Community Relations to get the appropriate signage installed in the very near future.
~ Kevin Reich
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Contact Kevin Reich
350 S. 5th Street
Room 307
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-673-2201
Kevin.Reich@minneapolismn.gov
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