A strong sense of community – a conversation with Betty Jean Farnham
This article was written by Linda Steck I had the great pleasure to meet Betty Jean Farnham recently and learn of her life – and it’s been a …
Help Parks for All
Community Collaborator program offers paid opportunities to help with Parks for All, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) …
Together we ride! Tour de Camden
Rain couldn’t stop the Tour de Camden family-friendly, jam-packed bike ride from happening this year — it just delayed it one week to July …
Shingle Creek Common Gardens
Shingle Creek Neighborhood Association (SCNA), partnered with MPRB Teen Teamworks this summer and had nine Shingle Creek youth assisting with …
Reduced hours begin at water parks
With summer winding down, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has begun reduced hours and lifeguard services for beaches, outdoor pools and …
Webber Library gave youth plenty to do this summer
This article was written by Zuri Bethel Ever since the new Webber Park Library opened back in 2017, children and adults alike have …
Scouting builds strong youth
This article was written by Joseph Grimme Scouts from Troop 145 recently honored Camden’s veterans at Crystal Lake Cemetery. They …
This fall save on back-to-school shopping
It’s time for back-to-school shopping. The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds you that most school supply purchases qualify for valuable …
KIPP gets award and new program
The Old National Bank Foundation recently presented a check for $5,000 to KIPP Minnesota, a charter school system dedicated to confronting education …
Ask a Naturalist: Snake Encounters: What should I do?
This article was written by Elizabeth Poulson, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Naturalist, North Mississippi Regional Park For many years, snakes …