Social media gift exchange is an illegal pyramid scheme
A “Secret Santa” among colleagues, friends and family can be fun. A gift exchange among online friends you haven’t met, though, could carry a …
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Emergency housing assistance due to COVID-19
Hennepin County residents who have been financially harmed by COVID-19 may qualify for emergency assistance to help with rent and other housing costs. Even …
Did you really say that?
Before the cold weather set in, my husband and I took the time to take a walk along the Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis. The temperature was …
Holiday safety
As the leaves turn and fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving are behind us. Our thoughts soon turn to the holiday season, Christmas and New Year’s. As we approach …
Tired of cooking? Want something tasty from a local business?
Talk food – really eclectic delicious food. You can’t travel outside the USA these days but you can get great food right around the corner here in Camden. …
What’s in a name?
To many of us, our name is important. We feel good when someone remembers our name. Parents and families of newborn babies often spend hours researching …
International Day of Non-Violence celebrated
This article was written by Deanna Averill It was a crisp evening in October when neighbors gathered around Shingle Creek Ponds at 52ND and Upton Avenues to …
PCYC Executive Director Anne Long to retire
PCYC (Plymouth Christian Youth Center) in North Minneapolis has announced that Anne Long, the executive director of PCYC, will retire from the agency after a …
Grants to provide food, job access to low-income folks
In the face of COVID-19, civil unrest and the resulting economic challenges, accessing food and food-related jobs is a growing concern in North Minneapolis, an …
Adopt a Drain in Camden
I recently received a notification about the Adopt a Drain program in Minneapolis. This program falls under the Public Works banner, specifically the Sewer and …