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 …
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Brooklyn Boulevard Construction Stage 2
With bright orange cones dancing from side to side on Brooklyn Boulevard, there always seems to be a way-fairing car trying to play ‘dodge the …
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 …
Deadline reminder – Plant More Trees Program
Following up on our August article, here are some important details if you are participating in the Plant More Trees Program, as communicated by Tree …
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 …
Staying safe at school
With our kids returning to school soon I wanted to offer tips on school safety. I want to focus on what we can we do as parents to educate …
PLANT MORE TREES program available to Northside residents
The PLANT MORE TREES program is part of an effort to reforest North Minneapolis following the devastation of the 2011 tornado. Trees will be planted at …
The Great Minneapolis Get Together
With the Fourth of July in our rear-view mirror and August approaching I think we should start to think about National Night Out, or as I like to call it …