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Minneapolis Launches "20 is plenty" Campaign to Curb Speeding and Promote Road Safety
In an effort to promote road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities, the City of Minneapolis has launched a “20 is plenty” campaign, providing free signs for residents to place in their yards, signaling support for the speed reduction initiative. As speeding remains the top contributor to severe and fatal accidents in the city, local authorities are pushing for adherence to lowered speed limits on city streets, reminding citizens that abiding by these limits is crucial for saving lives.
Feeding Our Future defendant, who made $1.3 million in single year, says he gave food away
A defendant in the Feeding Our Future trial testified Thursday that he didn’t set up shell companies to participate in the food program, that he helped serve thousands of free meals to children and didn’t knowingly participate in fraud. The post Feeding Our Future defendant, who made $1.3 million in single year, says he gave food away appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Here's how to celebrate Pride Month 2024 in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — June is Pride Month, and there are lots of activities to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota.Below is your guide to some of the highlights of the Pride Month festivities, followed by a more comprehensive list:June 1: Cheers to PrideWhen: June 1Locations: You can find a list of participating locations here.Cheers to Pride is the official kick-off to Pride month. Raise a glass, grab a snack, or get energized with some coffee for the start of Pride month at participating locations. A portion of your purchase will go to Rainbow Circle — an...
Goodhue County to share in over $20 million in grants to combat the opioid crisis
ST. PAUL, Minn. - $20.1 million in new grants have been approved to expand treatment and bolster resources to deal with opioid abuse. The state's Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council recommended awards to the 28 grantees, with funding from Minnesota’s opioid epidemic response law. State officials say just over $7 million will go to initiatives that expand and enhance the continuum of care for opioid-related substance use disorders. Another $4 million will support workforce development initiatives and treatment training. Grants will also fund emerging and innovative strategies for combating the opioid crisis.
Stillwater Lift Bridge to close for repairs on June 4
The Stillwater Lift Bridge will remain in the down position on Tuesday to replace an electrical power cable. The bridge will be left down from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The lift schedule will be suspended during that time, though smaller boats and watercraft will still be able to pass below the bridge. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will also restrict pedestrian and bicycle traffic while work is ongoing.
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