Get out and skate this winter
Despite all the crazy, snowy weather we’ve had this winter the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) staff continue to work hard to maintain nearly 50 …
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Learn more about the METRO Blue Line Extension
Since fall 2022, the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County have been working through the environmental review process to understand the potential social, …
HomeHelpMN can help
Last fall the Minnesota Housing Commission made changes to the HomeHelpMN program after recent trends showed foreclosure rates and manufactured home evictions …
Habitat for Humanity launches Special Purpose Credit Program to advance Black homeownership
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is three months into a pilot program designed to advance Black homeownership across the Twin Cities seven-county metro area. …
Park budget approved
At their December 6 meeting, the Board of Commissioners adopted a 2023 Budget for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) that focuses on building …
Consider adopting a pet companion
Due to the extremely high number of dogs and cats currently being sheltered, Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is asking for the public’s help in finding …
Our schools named for famous authors
As a retired educator, February will always be “I Love to Read Month” so it often gets me thinking about books and authors. Most folks think about schools …
Feel the tropics at home with palms
It looks like our outdoor landscape is going to remain white for quite a while; so let’s explore a few more houseplants that can help to green up your …
Wonderful winter woodpeckers
By Cedar Jones, Kroening Nature Center Naturalist There are many …
Winter crime prevention tips
As the days have become colder and shorter, the Minneapolis Police Department would like to remind residents of a few tips to help prevent crimes this winter. …