‘Cover Stories’ Archives
Physical Distance While Still Connecting
Adapting to (COVID-19) By HARRY LEED, Phillips Neighborhood Clinic A policy of “social distancing” has been implemented by schools, universities, businesses, and the state. Social Distancing, however, is a poor term; we need Physical Distancing. Viruses and bacteria can travel in droplets, particles that can move through the air up to 6 feet or (sometimes) even farther. Scientists talk about a “chain” of infection. Any break in the “chain” can keep disease from spreading. That is why people are asked to avoid touching their faces and to stay away from others when feeling sick. In other words, maintain good hygiene and keep at arm”™s length from other people when reasonably possible. We do not want this to end our social lives, however. We talk about too little about the role of mental health in relation to physical health. Stress hurts your immune system, which is the heavy hitter when it comes to defense against [...]
Takoda””All Are Welcome
Adapting to Needs By ERIN WOLF, Takoda Institute Students at Takoda Institute. PHOTO COURTESY OF TAKODA INSTITUTE Takoda, previously known as the American Indian OIC, was founded in 1979 in response to the damaging education and employment disparities faced by Indigenous people within the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Since its foundation, the organization has grown a workforce of over 25,000 through its culturally-relevant education, training, and workforce programs. Each year, over 900 people, affiliated with tribal nations in the U.S. and Canada, utilize the OIC”™s services. Though the OIC was originally founded to strictly serve Native Americans, it has since opened its services and programs to people of every race, creed, gender, age, ability, or sexual orientation. Hence the name “Takoda”, which is a Lakota word meaning “all are welcome”. Takoda offers a wide array of services to those who qualify, such as: assistance with [...]
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Adapting traffic ”“ Construction Update: New Lake Street & 35W Transit Station By MNDOT adapted by GUSTAVO MANCILLA Computer rendering of the Lake Street &35W Transit StationPHOTO COURTESY OF MNDOT & GUSTAVO MANCILLA As part of the 35W@94 project, MnDOT and Metro Transit are building a new transit station at I-35W & Lake Street Transit Station. The transit station is scheduled to open in late 2021 with the launch of the METRO Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit service along I-35W. A new stage for this construction project at Lake Street will begin this spring (early April) ”“ if weather permitting - and is anticipated to take two years and be completed by Fall 2021. Pedestrians and drivers must know that Lake St. will, in general, remain open with one lane available in each direction and access to all businesses will be maintained during the con-struction. The new transit station will include great new amenities, such as bike parking, [...]
