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Sunday May 19th 2024
Court Hearing Held to Halt Demolition of Roof Depot Building : Ruling expected in January
By STEVE SANDBERG and H. LYNN ADELSMAN
At 7:30 AM on Thursday December 15, with 120 listening in, lawyers for the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), and the City of Minneapolis presented their cases at a hearing in Hennepin County District Court before Judge Edward Wahl. Oral arguments against demolition of the 5.3 acre Roof Depot building were presented by a three lawyer team led by Elizabeth Royal, who was joined by Jessica Blome, and Miles Ringsred.
Mark Breslin from the City Attorney’s Office, supported by our tax dollars, argued for the City. He argued that there was no risk to the community from demolition of the Roof Depot, and that an expanded maintenance yard posed no significant increase of pollution, and would bring only benefits.
The community lawyers argued that what is needed is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which would look at the existing cumulative levels of pollution, then evaluate the city’s plan, which would in part increase diesel traffic, thereby increasing health disparities such as asthma, cancer and heart disease, in our community.
A ruling is expected in January. The judge will either grant an injunction to delay the demolition, or deny the request for an injunction, thereby clearing the way for demolition in February.… Read the rest “Court Hearing Held to Halt Demolition of Roof Depot Building : Ruling expected in January”
Minnesota Nurses Strike Settlement Is a Win for Patients
By HARRY LEEDS, RN
After intense negotiations, Minnesota nurses at metro and Twin Ports hospitals, including Abbott Northwestern, have reached a settlement that will improve working conditions for nurses and, in turn, benefit the patients they serve.
The strike was sparked by nurses’ concerns about staffing levels and safety that they said were putting patients at risk. Allina Health, a hospital system at the center of the dispute, initially refused to budge on these issues, leading the nurses to strike for three days in September. They threatened to strike again from December 11th through December 31st.
This comes at a time when the “tripledemic” of RSV, influenza, and COVID are filling hospitals to the brim. It seems the threat of losing the skilled, dedicated nurses that staff Minnesota hospitals forced leadership to face the staffing issues that have been harming patients.
The agreement includes a commitment from most hospitals to work with nurses to improve staffing levels, especially as poor staffing practices could cause harm to patients.
Nurses are on the front lines of healthcare, and when they are overworked and understaffed, it directly impacts the quality of care that patients receive. This union has forced corporate hospitals to grapple with the impacts their business-approach to healthcare is having on an evolving disease landscape.… Read the rest “Minnesota Nurses Strike Settlement Is a Win for Patients”
Library News: January ’23
By CARZ NELSON
All information listed here is accurate as of December 15, 2022. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org.
FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 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
URBAN 4-H
A youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents.
Franklin Library
Tuesdays at 4 to 5:30 PM
WOMEN OF COLOR AFFINITY GROUP
Looking for a space where women of color can come together and share their experiences? Join the Women of Color Affinity Group.
Hosmer Library
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Join us for Coffee & Conversations.
Franklin Library
Second Friday of the month, 10 AM to 12 Noon
WAY TO GROW
Way to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education.
Franklin Library
Tuesdays at 3 to 5 PM
STEAM WORKSHOP
The Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8 and over on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. … Read the rest “Library News: January ’23”
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