Community

MPS ‘Check it Out’ chess competition winners announced

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 16:50

The Minneapolis Public Schools hosted a district-wide chess tournament at North High School on November 21. Students in grades K through 12 competed in the day-long competition and top finishers in each division were awarded trophies.

Thank You

Friday, 13 November 2009 17:20

Saint Paul Public Schools staff, families and community invited to meet superintendent finalists Nov. 16 - 19

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 16:21

Saint Paul, Minn - The Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) Board of Education has finalized its schedule for the superintendent candidate interviewing process, including a three-day schedule for interviewing and introducing each finalist to the SPPS staff and community Nov. 16, 18 and 19. The Board of Education plans to name up to three finalists on Saturday, Nov. 14, after completing its semi-finalist interviews. The semi-finalist candidates are expected to be announced the evening of Nov. 11.

Phyllis Wheatley celebrates 85th anniversary

Friday, 30 October 2009 15:29

Phyllis Wheatley Community Center marked its 85th Anniversary with a celebration on Friday, October 23 at Augsburg College’s Christensen Center in Minneapolis. Honorary co-hosts Sharon Sayles-Belton, Al McFarlane, Don and Sondra Samuels, Mary Merrill-Anderson, Art Rolnick, Annie Young, Harry Davis, Jr., Phyllis Wheatley Board Members and Senior Alumni were all present to celebrate the organization’s legacy of service to children and families in the community.
The evening included live music by SLI’JE and event sponsors included Insight News and Fredrikson & Byron, PA.

Target helps renovate child wing of Salvation Army facility in ailing St. Paul neighborhood

Friday, 23 October 2009 17:11

Target helps renovate child wing of Salvation Army facility in ailing St. Paul neighborhood
In a time when resources are dwindling for children living in the Eastside neighborhood of St. Paul, support from Target Corp. has allowed the Payne Ave. Salvation Army to ramp up its outreach efforts.

Choose to Reuse Today runs Oct. 1– Nov. 30, coupons available

Friday, 16 October 2009 17:26

Hennepin County has partnered with 80 reuse retailers to offer Choose to Reuse Today coupons that can be redeemed for discounts from Oct. 1 - Nov. 30. Pick up a coupon book at participating retail locations, Hennepin County Service Centers, Hennepin County libraries and all Three Rivers Park District locations. Copies are available for download at www.hennepin.us/choosetoreuse.

Minneapolis launches voter education tour

Wednesday, 14 October 2009 15:44

The City of Minneapolis Elections Department will travel to every part of the city in the coming weeks to educate voters about the new voting method that voters will use on November 3, 2009.