‘Cover Stories’ Archives
5 Worker-Cooperative Owners ANNOUNCE
May Day Cafe OPEN Again!
MAY DAY CAFE Press Release Adapted ABOVE: ‘Now Worker Owned!’ banner proudly displayed. Photo: Laura Hulscher The May Day Cafe Workers Cooperative is Minneapolis’s newest Worker Co-op. The Cafe reopened to the public on Friday, February 7th 2025. FamiliarityThe new owners are excited to welcome you back into this beloved and longstanding neighborhood establishment with a new vision of intentionally deepening the space as a community resource.You will see lots of familiar faces as most of the employees have stayed on and are on their way to becoming worker-owners. While sustaining a commitment to affordability and the bakery staples that regulars have come to know and love, over time you will also see some new menu items and fresh ideas. Founding worker-owners from left: Sonja Felsch, Tyler Diethart, Cassandra Hendricks, Sunny Draves-Kellerman, and Mira Klein. How It Happened“The last 12 months of work to make this cooperative transition has been exhausting, but [...]
Support Is Just a Visit Away: Walk In or Schedule a Visit at CUHCC
Located at Bloomington and Franklin, Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) provides medical, dental and behavioral health services to everyone. By DR. ANDRE PERI Dr. Andre Peri, PhD, CUHCC’s Mental Health Director. Photo courtesy CUHCC Life can be like a rollercoaster, with lots of ups and downs. We all have times when everything feels like too much to handle. Whether it’s personal problems, work stress, or world events, it’s normal to feel discouraged during tough times. Many of us don’t ask for help when we need it, but reaching out is not a weakness—it’s an act of strength. Signs that you might need professional help: Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with daily lifeConstantly feeling sad, anxious, or hopelessThinking about harming yourself or othersDifficulty managing relationships and responsibilitiesExperiencing mood swings or bursts of angerHaving trouble sleeping or changes in appetiteIsolating from friends and familyDifficulty [...]
Work Until You Drop?
Not if You Can Avoid It…
Plan Ahead
By LEE LEICHENTRITT* I used to believe that you should “work until you drop”. That means I was naïve enough to believe that I was going to be able to work until I died. Not-so-funny things happened. Forces beyond my control trashed my seemingly foolproof “work until I drop” plan. I lost my job due to no fault of my own. I had a great boss who worked with my Parkinson’s disease, but he found out that his government contracts were not going to be renewed. If you are part of the “Work Until You Drop” Club, drop out of that Club and create a new plan.I signed up for Unemployment Insurance, went to Career Force classes, and had my resume upgraded. I went to over eight interviews, but once prospective employers saw me shaking, they lost all interest in me. I have worked with outstanding people at Minnesota DEED and with the Dislocated Worker Program and Career Force. I want to thank Abigael, Gina, and Sandra. Yesterday, I was diagnosed with Lymphedema which is [...]
