Trash Incinerator Likely Connected to Community’s Increased Asthma Rates
By KATHERINE MANDT
Minneapolis houses one of seven trash incinerators in Minnesota. The Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) incinerator is located on the edge of Downtown Minneapolis, close to North Minneapolis and the densely populated Phillips Community and other Minneapolis Communities.
Residents of these Communities have seen and lived the impacts of the HERC. They want to see the HERC shut down.
“I have a stake in getting this shutdown. I have two little kids growing up. I love to ride my bike. I have friends who come here to ride their bikes. They’re breathing in all this smut. It’s gotta go’” said Marco Fields, a Northside resident, in an article published in the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
A trash incinerator burns hazardous materials in a combustion chamber at high temperatures to destroy contaminants. Solid waste can take between 30 to 90 minutes, while liquid and gaseous waste can be done in 2 seconds. They emit particulate matter, lead, mercury, dioxins and furans, and other gasses.
The National Park Service states being exposed to particulate matter can have long and short term effects.
“Long-term exposures . . . have been associated with problems such as reduced lung function, development of chronic bronchitis, and even premature death.”… Read the rest “Trash Incinerator Likely Connected to Community’s Increased Asthma Rates”
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Open in new tab Resources for Students and Families in Phillips
By ELLIE SKAJA
There are various free resources and programs available for students and families in the Phillips Community of Minneapolis, focused on addressing educational disparities in the Community. By providing access to tutoring, language support, Community programs, and online learning, these initiatives aim to support students and gain academic success within the Community.
Tutoring at the Waite House
Location: 2323 11th Avenue S.
Contact: 612-721-1681
Hours: Weekdays, 10 AM – 4 PM
Cost: Free
Details: Provides tutoring services to support students’ academic needs, helping them build their confidence and academic skills.
English Language Learner Program (ELL) at Centro Guadalupano
Location: 2424 18th Ave S.
Contact: 612-767-2430 | guadcenter@gmail.com
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Details: Focuses on supporting non-native English speakers through language classes and resources. Class registration is Monday-Thursday at 9am.
Banyan Community (various programs)
Soar Program: For grades 6-8, focuses on life skills and career planning.
Aspire Program: “Intensive” high school academic support and mentoring.
Elevate Program: Community support for high school students, offering help with homework and post-secondary planning.
Location: 2529 13th Ave S.
Contact: 612-722-8512 | mail@banyancommunity.org
Cost: Free
Achieve Twin Cities
Website: www.achievetwincities.org
Contact: 612-455-1530
Cost: Free
Details: Provides one-on-one student advising, career experiences, and connections to colleges and training programs across 13 Minneapolis schools.… Read the rest “Resources for Students and Families in Phillips”
