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Save the Date for National Night Out
August 1st, 2023 By KALI PLIEGO National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event where neighbors come together to meet each other, share food, play games, and generally have tons of fun!Check in with your neighbors or with Crime Prevention Specialist, Kali Pliego (crime.prevention@minneapolismn.gov) to see if your block is registered, or to sign up for a street closure permit. Deadline to register for a free permit is July 17. Don’t miss National Night Out!
July ’23 Events
We Are Water MNThough August 14Augsburg UniversityOren Center Lobby610 22nd Avenue SFreeA collaboration with the Somali Museum of Minnesota and Minnesota Humanities Center, We Are Water MN invites you to explore the challenges of water scarcity and its impact on the Somali Minnesotan community. Immerse yourself in a display that combines personal stories, cultural histories, and scientific insights, and sheds light on the vital role water plays in Somali culture, identity, and daily life. Discover the resilience of the Somali Minnesotan community in the face of water scarcity challenges and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of water stewardship.Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to experience the profound significance of water and its universal impact. Four Sisters Farmers Markets Thursdays, 11 AM - 3 PM1414 E Franklin AvenueFreeThe Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-focused farmers market centered on providing increased access to affordable, healthy, [...]
Allina Health Opens New Midtown Bike Center; Anticipates More Changes For Community
By ADAM JUUL, Director, Allina Health Facilities Artists with City Mischief created the 245-foot-long mural outside the Midtown Bike Center along the Midtown Greenway. The mural celebrates sustainability, wellness, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Photo Credit: Bill Adams Photography Allina Health opened the new Midtown Bike Center along the Midtown Greenway bike path this spring and intentionally created an area to be used for retail space.“Abbott Northwestern Hospital is proud to call the Phillips neighborhood home for more than 140 years, and the bike center shows Allina Health’s commitment to investing in this community well into the future,” said Alison Pence, director, Allina Health Community Engagement, West Metro.The bike center aligns with Allina Health’s commitment to sustainability by offering a resource that allows employees to reduce their carbon footprint while also supporting employee wellbeing. Biking is good for cardiovascular health, [...]
