Weather impact: Red Cross needs blood or platelets now
The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood or platelets now to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and …
Free sand for sidewalks
You can get free sand to spread on your snow-packed or icy sidewalk or driveway. After you clear your sidewalks, spreading sand helps to provide traction. It …
How to get back on the right financial track this year
Credit card debt can accrue and savings deplete quickly as people enjoyed the holidays. But with an action plan, short-term debt doesn’t need to saddle money …
Take steps to protect your mail and letter carriers
Don’t let incoming or outgoing mail sit in your mailbox. You can significantly reduce the chance of being victimized by simply removing your mail from your …
A few tips to stay warm this season
Winter can be brutal—freezing temperatures, heavy snow and icy roads. Last year’s mild winter spared us, but it seems we’re back to classic Minnesota …
City invests in affordable housing projects
The City of Minneapolis has committed nearly $17 million in direct investment, along with $1.5 million in 10-year federal tax credits, to 11 affordable rental …
How lack of snow affects our local fauna and flora
Written by Rachel Putnam, Naturalist, Kroening Nature Center Winter in Minnesota means snow, but this year we’ve had far less than usual: Minneapolis, for …
Game Corner
Written by Brittany Fahrenkamp The Webber Library is thrilled to offer a safe space for youth to game with their friends or by themselves. Every Friday from …
Romance and beauty at the Capri
Black artistry, past and present Written by Mike Mullen From St. Paul to Washington, and beyond, there’s a fair amount of uncertainty lingering these days. …