Archive for January, 2023
Minnesota Nurses Strike Settlement Is a Win for Patients
By HARRY LEEDS, RN After intense negotiations, Minnesota nurses at metro and Twin Ports hospitals, including Abbott Northwestern, have reached a settlement that will improve working conditions for nurses and, in turn, benefit the patients they serve. The strike was sparked by nurses' concerns about staffing levels and safety that they said were putting patients at risk. Allina Health, a hospital system at the center of the dispute, initially refused to budge on these issues, leading the nurses to strike for three days in September. They threatened to strike again from December 11th through December 31st. This comes at a time when the “tripledemic” of RSV, influenza, and COVID are filling hospitals to the brim. It seems the threat of losing the skilled, dedicated nurses that staff Minnesota hospitals forced leadership to face the staffing issues that have been harming patients. The agreement includes a commitment from most hospitals to work with nurses to improve [...]
Library News: January ’23
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of December 15, 2022. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS Monday 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday 12 PM to 8 PM Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday 12 PM to 8 PM Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM URBAN 4-H A youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents. Franklin Library Tuesdays at 4 to 5:30 PM WOMEN OF COLOR AFFINITY GROUP Looking for a space where women of color can come together and share their experiences? Join the Women of Color Affinity Group. Hosmer Library Tuesdays at 6:30 PM COFFEE & CONVERSATION Join us for Coffee & Conversations. Franklin Library Second Friday of the month, 10 AM to 12 Noon WAY TO GROW Way to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide [...]
Minneapolis Edible Boulevards Seeks Your Input
By MICHELLE SHAW Join Kelly Shay for January’s Zoom cooking class where you’ll learn how to make a delicious Loaded Veggie Chili. Source: Edible Boulevards Ring in 2023 by joining us for our free January cooking class! This month Kelly Shay of Harmonious World and Wellness will teach us how to make something delicious on Zoom. You can find the registration link and grocery list (for those who also want to cook!) on our Minneapolis Edible Boulevards’ Facebook and Instagram pages. If you don’t have either, feel free to reach out to minneapolisedibleboulevards@gmail.com. Minneapolis Edible Boulevards wants to hear from you! It’s essential to not only have resources available for our neighbors, but also to listen to community members in our partnering neighborhoods. What’s important to you? We have a survey on Instagram and Facebook to capture those thoughts and ideas. As a City pilot for the past 3 years, we've also been advocating to change the City [...]
