May | 2011 | The Cities | Minnesota Public Radio News

Youth Farm expands to Hawthorne, Frogtown neighborhoods

Sasha Aslanian May 31, 2011, 5:15 PM May 31, 2011

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Hawthorne and Frogtown neighborhoods will add Youth Farm programs this summer. Urban farming offers city youth a chance to build leadership and healthy eating.

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Minneapolis damage map shows tornado’s path

Madeleine Baran May 26, 2011, 3:15 PM May 26, 2011

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A map released by the city of Minneapolis today offers a striking look at the damage caused by Sunday’s tornado and severe weather.

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Call 311 for many storm clean-up questions

Sasha Aslanian May 26, 2011, 2:59 PM May 26, 2011

Minneapolis offers storm victims help removing fallen trees, disposing of other debris. Major volunteer clean-up effort to be held June 4.

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Free legal clinic for veterans coming to Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Jessica Mador May 26, 2011, 1:49 PM May 26, 2011

Veterans can get help with questions, legal forms, and counsel in the areas of child support, family, employment and Social Security law.

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A disaster on top of a crisis

Brandt Williams May 26, 2011, 11:45 AM May 26, 2011

Yesterday, I walked with a group of volunteers who were going door-to-door on Knox Ave. N, talking to residents who may need assistance. The women spoke with people who were either going to repair, rebuild or move. During an off-the-mic chat, one of the volunteers told me she was in a similar predicament — except Read more →

Minneapolis pension bill yet another casualty of 2011 session

Laura McCallum May 25, 2011, 11:32 AM May 25, 2011

The deal would have been welcomed by many city taxpayers, who have been clamoring for property tax relief.

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North Minneapolis residents could struggle with food for weeks to come

MPR News Staff May 24, 2011, 3:55 PM May 24, 2011

The struggle for food could continue well beyond the day the food carts offering free meals pull away.

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North Minneapolis a model of cooperation, law and order so far

Dan Olson May 24, 2011, 11:20 AM May 24, 2011

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The overall picture at this point is one of well-coordinated and generous human activity in the face of a city disaster of historic proportions.

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Twin Cities transportation a cinch for the able-bodied

Dan Olson May 20, 2011, 3:23 PM May 20, 2011

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Our Twin Cities living habits hinder easy answers to transit. Minnesotans are culturally opposed to density. We like our elbow room.

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Bike rental program adds 40 new stations in Mpls and St. Paul

Madeleine Baran May 19, 2011, 8:20 PM May 19, 2011

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It’s the ideal time for Twin Cities’ residents to dust off their bicycles and hit the roads.

So perhaps it’s no surprise that the Nice Ride Minnesota bike share program picked today to announce plans to add 40 new bike share stations in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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Archives for May 2011

Youth Farm expands to Hawthorne, Frogtown neighborhoods

Minneapolis damage map shows tornado’s path

Call 311 for many storm clean-up questions

Free legal clinic for veterans coming to Minneapolis VA Medical Center

A disaster on top of a crisis

Minneapolis pension bill yet another casualty of 2011 session

North Minneapolis residents could struggle with food for weeks to come

North Minneapolis a model of cooperation, law and order so far

Twin Cities transportation a cinch for the able-bodied

Bike rental program adds 40 new stations in Mpls and St. Paul