Archive for February, 2025
Five Renowned Artists to Transform Midtown Greenway into Nation’s Best Cultural Bikeway
By MIDTOWN GREENWAY COALITION Photo courtesy: Midtown Greenway Coalition The Midtown Greenway, a beloved urban bike trail, is set to become even more vibrant with the addition of five cultural murals created by a talented group of artists. This exciting project celebrates community, creativity, cultural diversity, and the power of public art to inspire and connect.This work is funded in part by the Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.The murals will be completed by June 2025, thanks to the dedicated work of these remarkable artists: Cadex HerreraCadex Herrera is an internationally acclaimed artist known for his vibrant murals and social justice-themed artwork. Originally from Belize, Herrera gained worldwide recognition as one of the artists behind the iconic George Floyd mural in Minneapolis. His work often explores themes of identity, resilience, and [...]
Franklin Library News Feb. ’25
By ARI BAUM-HOMMESAll information listed here is accurate as of January 12th, 2024. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURSMonday 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 PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH Homework HelpTuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-7:30 PMSaturdays, 1-5 PMFind homework resources for K-12 students online and at all our libraries: history, language arts, math, science and more. STEAM Activities for Youth (ages 8+)Wednesdays, 5-6 PMDrop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Movie MatineeEvery Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 PMWatch popular films every week with your Franklin Library friends and neighbors! This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and [...]
Five Ways to be Smarter with Your Money in 2025
By JEAN CHALIFOUX KIELY, Director of Consumer Banking at Sunrise Banks Illustration: Jake Ryan Welcome to 2025! We are now about one month into the new year, which means you may now be at a crossroads when it comes to any resolutions you have made.Resolutions centered around money and saving tend to rank high in popularity at the start of the year. Even if you have not laid out a plan yet to be wiser with your money, there is no reason to give up one month in. You can commit to changing your money habits at any time and at any level, and hopefully, you will see the benefits, both short-term and long-term, pay off.Our team members at Sunrise Banks work with people who want to improve their financial habits all the time. With the right tools and strategies, you can create smart and easy ways to build your savings.Here are five ways you can start to act now: Track Your Spending and Set Clear LimitsStart by tracking every expense, no matter how small, for one month. Use an app or [...]
