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News You Can Use: Nov. ’23
Get Free or Discounted Internet and Technology SupportYou might be eligible for free or low-cost internet services and a discounted computer. The City and County are partnering with local providers to help make the internet more accessible through: Discounted internet for household useFree temporary internet access at Wi-Fi hotspotsFree internet access to public sector information including City, County and State resourcesLow-cost computersPublic computer accessPersonal help from a “digital navigator”Minneapolis residents can call 311, email 311, or go to minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/digital-equity/internet-services to find details, a list of resources, and see if you qualify for different internet services programs. Eligible Hennepin County households can pay for internet service and get a discount on a device through the Affordable Connectivity Program. Find out if you qualify for the program at [...]
November ’23 Events
2023 Naked Stages fellows Dakota Blankenship, snem DeSellier, and Yoni Light will present new works at Pillsbury House + Theater November 9 – 18. PHOTO: Pillsbury House Creative Expression Sessions:Theater Workshops Tailored for Unhoused IndividualsTuesdaysNovember 7, 14, 21, 28December 5, 12, 19Downtown Minneapolis Central Library300 Nicollet MallFreezAmya Theater Project announces its fall session of weekly drop-in theater workshops for individuals looking to learn about performance, working together, and creative play. People who have experienced housing instability are especially encouraged to attend. Workshops are produced in partnership with Hennepin County Library.Workshops are free and open to anyone, and zAmya provides coffee, snacks, and bus tokens. No experience is required, and participants may attend just one or come to all! The Box KingSaturday, November 410:30 - 11:30 AMHinterhands Puppet Company2742 15th Ave S$5-$10 sugg. donationTold with hand carved [...]
Yard Waste Collection Ends Week of
November 27
ILLUSTRATION: Jake Ryan By THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS City customers’ garbage day for the week of November 27 to December 1 will be their last 2023 pickup for leaves, brush and other yard trimmings. The yard waste collection season is permanently extended through the end of November to accommodate late-dropping leaves.Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling customers can set properly prepared yard waste at their alleys or curbs next to their garbage carts by 6 AM on garbage day. Set yard waste out in a reusable container, in compostable bags (paper or BPI-certified compostable plastic bags,) or bundled with string or twine (no wire or tape). Other requirements Reusable containers must be 32-38 gallons in size and at least 26 inches high with sturdy handles. Reusable containers are lifted and emptied by hand; they must be easily managed. Yard waste is not allowed in City-provided containers.Any container, bag or bundle must weigh less than 40 pounds.Branches must be less [...]
