Reduced speed limit takes effect on parkways
A reduced speed limit of 20 miles per hour (mph) has taken effect on Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) parkways, as City of Minneapolis Public Works …
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Use less sidewalk salt to protect fresh waters
Winter road and sidewalk de-icing salt is a major – and permanent – polluter of local freshwater lakes and streams. Seventy-eight percent of salt applied …
Do’s and don’ts of glass recycling
This article was written by Randy Klauk, Hennepin County Master Recycler/Composter Last month, the recycling article was about plastics, which seems to be the …
Celebrating Winter Solstice
This article was written by Jessica Buchholz It was a beautiful, crisp, and clear night for Creekview Recreation Center and Shingle Creek Neighborhood …
City launches behavioral crisis response pilot project
The Minneapolis City’s Office of Performance and Innovation is launching a behavioral crisis response pilot project with Canopy Roots serving as the …
Addressing Racial Equity through renewable energy
This article was written by Kristel Porter We are living in a very interesting time. Many of us understand that we need to wean ourselves off of fossil fuels. …
Park Board adopts 2022 budget
At their December 8 meeting, the Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a 2022 Budget for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) that marks …
Help with foreclosure prevention
Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis they have partnered with Minnesota Homeownership Center to create and administer the Hennepin Homeownership …
Update on park ice rinks and warming rooms
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is working to open outdoor ice rinks for the winter. This season there are 47 skating, hockey, pond hockey, …
Tips for saving on energy bills this winter
With colder temperatures, Xcel Energy offers a range of tips and programs to help customers save on their energy bills as we head into the winter heating …