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KIPP students jump start the school year in the summer

Monday, 17 August 2009 11:58

While most kids are still relaxing at the pool, students at KIPP Stand Academy are already headed back to school. The charter school opens its doors today for its second year, welcoming a new class of fifth graders and its returning class of sixth graders. The mandatory summer session, which goes until September 4, gives KIPP Stand students a head start on the school year and preparing for college.

City creates a parking program to mitigate the loss of parking in the Central Corridor

Monday, 17 August 2009 11:51

The City has taken the lead in responding to the projected loss of on-street parking when Light Rail Transit (LRT) is built on University Avenue by creating a parking program to provide forgivable loa...

Learn about the Sheriff’s Office

Monday, 17 August 2009 11:48

Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek is hosting a Citizen Law Enforcement Academy. This 11-week, hands-on academy gives people an inside look at the Sheriff’s Office.

Rank Choice Voting forum Wednesday

Monday, 17 August 2009 11:42

An explanation and discussion of Rank Choice Voting also known as Instant Run Off Voting takes place this Wednesday, August 19th at 6:00 pm at Mpls Urban League 2100 Plymouth Avenue North.. This year...

Bridges to Safety serves nearly 1,000 domestic abuse victims in first year

Thursday, 06 August 2009 15:50

Bridges to Safety, the domestic abuse service center housed in City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse, recently celebrated its first year of operation. A long time in the planning, the center finally came...

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