Monthly Archives: February 2012

Minneapolis Police Precinct 4 Update: POLICE SEEK HELP IDENTIFYING LURING SUSPECT

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Hennepin County Library News: Small Business Databases at Hennepin County Library

SMALL BUSINESS DATABASES AT HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY Databases at www.hclib.org, plus selected websites, are organized into more than 30 “subject guides,” such asBusiness & Investments, Jobs & Careers, Patents & Trademarks, and Small Business.  Databases include: ·         “ReferenceUSA, a business directory of more than 14 million companies, ranging from one-employee businesses to large international corporations. “Directory information can include the [...]

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Minnesota Idea Open Challenge III Overview – Read the flier!

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MPRB News: Tree City USA Awards – Folwell event makes a mark!

TREE CITY USA AWARDS The MPRB Forestry Department submitted its 2011 recertification application for the Tree City USA Award and the Tree City USA Growth Award. This will be the 33rd consecutive year the MPRB will have received the award. The Tree City USA Growth is given for performing a higher level of tree care than what is required [...]

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City of Minneapolis: Radon Test Kits available for $9

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the first cause among nonsmokers. More than 21,000 deaths are attributed to radon each year in the U.S. The Minnesota Department of Health estimates that one in three existing Minnesota homes has radon levels that pose a large health risk over many [...]

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News: Last segment of Lowry Avenue Bridge arches installed

Feb. 15, 2012 Contacts:        Mark Stenglein, Hennepin County Commissioner: 612-348-7882 Paul Backer, Project Engineer: 612-282-1714 Cara Lee, Public Affairs: 612-348-6883 Two gray, gleaming bridge arches reaching 120 feet above the water now span the Mississippi River from North to Northeast Minneapolis. Earlier this morning, the contractor lifted the last segment of the Lowry Avenue Bridge [...]

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City of Minneapolis News: Minneapolis’ mortgage assistance program helps neighborhoods recover from foreclosure challenges

Since 2008, the City of Minneapolis has helped nearly 350 home buyers purchase homes in neighborhoods stressed by foreclosure through its Minneapolis Advantage Program. The forgivable loan program assists with down payment and closing costs, and helps rebuild neighborhoods, stabilize communities and promote sustainable home ownership. Funding Available in 2012 Approximately $400,000, or around 25 loans, [...]

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MPD-Update: Neighborhood Advisory – Central Air Conditioner Thefts

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