Storytimes in January At The Library
Download our Play & Learn calendar, featuring all early learning events in January. This is a great way to see everything in a glance. View all upcoming storytimes Storytime in Karen Tot Time (recommended ages 0 – 4) Baby Storytime (babies and toddlers ages 0-2) Download the Play & Learn calendarDownload our Play & Learn Continue Reading »
Saturday Live! at George Latimer Central Library
George Latimer Central Library (90 W 4th St. , Saint Paul, MN) Join us every Saturday at George Latimer Central Library for events featuring puppets, magicians, wild animals, storytellers and more! All programs start at 11:30 a.m.January 4: Z Puppets present “Monkey Mind Pirates”January 11: ARTrageous AdventuresJanuary 18: Dreamland Arts presents “Children’s Stories from India”January 25: RAD Zoo
Public comments invited about body-worn camera policy for Metro Transit police
The Council recently approved, for public comment, a proposed policy on the use of body-worn cameras for the Metro Transit Police Department. Comments are welcome through Jan. 30, 2020. Read the policy and learn how to submit comments. Click on this link https://metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Transportation/Newsletters/Comment-proposed-Metro-Transit-Police-body-cameras.aspx
Livable Communities: New Projects Add Housing, Connect Land Uses
A $6.5 million investment by the Met Council will support seven cities to create development that links housing, jobs, and services, and demonstrates cost-effective use of land and infrastructure. The completed projects will result in more than 600 housing units and 451 permanent, living wage jobs. Click on link below https://metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Communities/Newsletters/LCA-LCDA-grants-2019.aspx
Redesigned Metro Transit Website Focused on Trip Planning, Simplicity
In most cases, visitors to Metro Transit’s website have already decided they want to ride. Click on the link to find out more information. https://www.metrotransit.org/ That’s why Metro Transit’s newly designed website puts trip planning, real-time information, and service updates front and center.
Twin Cities Metro Area Meets Air Quality Standards for Carbon Monoxide
Twin Cities metro area meets air quality standards for carbon monoxide.In November, the Twin Cities region went into attainment for carbon monoxide air quality, which means the region has met or done better than national air quality standards for more than 20 years. The Council has prioritized reducing emissions in several transportation programs. More than Continue Reading »
Council Grants Help to Create and Preserve Affordable Housing Across the Region
A total of 254 new affordable rental and ownership housing units will be built, and 48 existing units will be rehabilitated and preserved, with the support of $2.5 million in Livable Communities grants. Five cities and four community land trusts will receive grants.
Metro HRA Awarded New Vouchers for Disabled Homelessness
Click on the link to find out more information. https://metrocouncil.org/News-Events/Housing/Newsletters/HUD-vouchers-2019.aspx
Video On Why It Is Important To Be Counted In The Census
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A Note from ReUSE Minnesota
Wrap Up 2019 Minimizing Your FootprintAs the year (…decade – woah!) comes to a close, you may find yourself facing choices that have significant environmental impact. For many of us, this is a time involving more parties and events, gift-giving, and lots of eating. There are fantastic blogs and resources encouraging strategies to reduce your waste; however, Continue Reading »
