Minneapolis Embraces Future with Police Pay Raises, Black Business Week, and Disability Pride Month Initiatives
The Minneapolis City Council approved a new police contract with pay raises and reforms, celebrated Disability Pride Month, and launched Black Business Week. Plans to expand HIV support services and plant trees citywide were also detailed.
Family Canoeing Class at Cleary Lake Offers Fun and Learning on the Water
Cleary Lake offers a Canoeing basics class for families on August 3, where participants can learn paddling and safety before canoeing. Reservations, required two days prior, can be made by calling 763-559-6700 with a $12 fee per person.
Minneapolis Boosts Police Salaries, Embraces Civil Rights and Public Health Initiatives in Sweeping Reforms
The Minneapolis City Council approved a new police collective bargaining agreement, boosting officer pay and reforming management practices, alongside the appointment of a new Civil Rights director.
Faribault's Local Hero Brigade, Community Volunteers Tackle Historic Flooding Woes in Minnesota
The article describes the vital role of the Rice County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) during summer floods in Faribault, Minnesota, highlighting their volunteer efforts in disaster response and community support.
3-Year-Old Child Critically Injured in Brooklyn Park Pit Bull Attack, Police Shoot Aggressive Dogs
A 3-year-old child is in critical condition after two pit bulls attacked in Brooklyn Park. Police shot the dogs, resulting in one's death and the other's injury. The child received emergency care; detectives are investigating the incident.
Minneapolis's Bryn Mawr Neighborhood to Undergo Gas Line Upgrades by CenterPoint Energy Starting July 29
CenterPoint Energy is set to begin a project upgrading natural gas lines in Minneapolis's Bryn Mawr Neighborhood starting July 29. The work will involve installing new mains and may include relocating indoor meters to outdoor locations.
Minneapolis Park Workers' Strike Enters Third Week, Prompting Concert Cancellations and Unfair Labor Charge
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's workers continue their strike for the third week, despite mediation; some services remain operational, but performance cancellations and an unfair labor practice charge mark escalating tensions.
