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Parks are for Kids

By Sheila Regan | February 21, 2020

Approved at the end of last year, MPRB’s budget demonstrates an investment in youth, particularly youth from marginalized communities. Youth funding increasing by close to a million to a million and a quarter dollars from last year.

The Future of Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations

Minneapolis League of Women Voters, Civic Buzz, Feb., 4, 2020, had an overflow crowd, the largest audience in a long time, of citizens concerned about neighborhood organization. Since 2015, Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations and the City of Minneapolis have been preparing for funding changes expected in 2020. The City is in the final stages of many years of discussions, reports, outreach, and feedback.

Reflections for Black History Month: Liberation Must Be Shared, How Alice Walker Contributed to My Understanding of Liberation

Reflections on Alice Walker and the journey to liberation for Black History Month.

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On May 7, the Civc Buzz of the Minneapolis League of Women Voters had two speakers discussing, “The Urban/Rural Struggle for a Sustainable Future.” Both speakers, Meg Moynihan and Amanda Babcock, discussed the challenges of running a farm, whether it be in rural Minnesota or an urban landscape. Watch the livestreamed discussion here. Story and video by Bill Sorem.

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    MPRB Shows Commitment to Youth with New Programs and Increased Funding. On a Wednesday evening, 6 Minneapolis teenagers met at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s headquarters for their biweekly meeting.

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    Minneapolis League of Women Voters, Civic Buzz, Feb., 4, 2020, had an overflow crowd, the largest audience in a long time, of citizens concerned about neighborhood organization. Since 2015, Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations and the City of Minneapolis have been preparing for funding changes expected in 2020.

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    By: Paula Neeley, Contributing Reporter I have been thinking about how liberation is freedom from both physical bondage and mental bondage. To demonstrate, below are three quotes by Alice Walker.

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