Posts Tagged ‘resources’
IDENTITY THEFT: WHERE TO START
By MARY ELLEN KALUZA Identity theft is one of the most frequent complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission. If you haven’t been a victim, you likely know someone who has. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was created in 1914 to protect the public against unfair commerce practices, and was later charged with much broader consumer protection duties. Side note: It is important for the public to file consumer complaints with the FTC. Not only do they publish an annual report of consumer issues, the more complaint data the FTC has, the more resources Congress allocates for them to address problems. Here’s how you can protect yourself from identity theft. IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION Preventing identity theft is, of course, Step #1. Some tips: Don’t carry every credit card or medical card with you. (Medical ID theft is a real thing.)Leave your social security card at home in a secure location.Do you use the same password for everything? Well, stop.Long [...]
Abortion Resources
New expansion of reproductive rights in Minnesota and where to find more information By JESSIE MERRIAM On July 13, Ramsey County District Judge Thomas Gilligan ruled that “Minnesota abortion laws relating to mandated physician care, hospitalization, criminalization, parental notification, and informed consent” are unconstitutional under state law. To take effect immediately, abortions in Minnesota no longer require: A 24 hour waiting periodA physician to perform the procedureMinors to notify both parentsInformed consentHospital procedures after the first trimester Additional resources and answers: Planned Parenthood1200 Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis (612) 823-6300671 Vandalia St, Saint Paul (651) 698 2406 Whole Woman’s Health Clinic, Bloomington, MN Virtual and in-person services 8053 E Bloomington Fwy, Suite #450, Bloomington (612) 376-77081 (877) 835-1090 1 (877) 835-8631 (Virtual Services) WE Health Clinic, Duluth MN Medical abortion services [...]
Library News July ’22
Library News Carz Nelson All information listed here is accurate as of June 15, 2022. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. FRANKLIN OPEN STREETS Franklin Library is hosting special events for Franklin Open Streets. Outside on the lawn, as well as inside the library, there will be a wide variety of exhibits, performances, presentations, and activities. Sunday, July 10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADVICE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES The City of Minneapolis Small Business Team is holding public office hours at Franklin Library. This is a great opportunity for people with questions about starting, maintaining, or expanding their business. Please feel free to drop in – no appointment needed. Tuesdays, July 12 and 26, 12 - 2 [...]
