WRITTEN BY JAKE BLUMBERG AND ANN KANER-ROTH OF PROJECT 515 Through the support of the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota, Project 515 Education Campaign was able to…
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Only a day after opening, the Walker on the Green Artist Inspired Mini Golf course met a group of the toughest competitors it will likely see all year. Its 18…
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BY PATRICK J. TROSKA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Earlier this week I decided to ride the new Metro Green Line light rail from The Interchange to Union Depot and back. Having opened…
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WRITTEN BY DANE SMITH AND MAUREEN RAMIREZ, GROWTH & JUSTICE The 88th Minnesota Legislature (2013-2014 sessions)may be viewed in coming years as a historic moment for policies and investments that…
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Written by Patrick Troska, Executive Director Among service providers and advocates there is a widely held belief that supportive housing greatly benefits those who are homeless and/or those experiencing life-altering…
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We won’t sugarcoat it: Serving as an AmeriCorps*VISTA member is hard. The pay is lousy*, people tend to think you’re an intern, you’re constantly being compared to the VISTA who…
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VISTA life is about doing the most with as little as possible. Whether we’re in the office or the grocery store, creativity is key to surviving on poverty-level income. As…
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By PATRICK TROSKA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Following years of planning and preparation the Metro Green Line LRT, aka the Central Corridor, is slated to begin running June 14th! I remember sitting…
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When I first started hearing all the talk about “Networking” a few years ago I felt like rolling my eyes. The way it was being presented resembled speed dating -…
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Recently someone asked me whether doing a term of service for the AmeriCorps VISTA program was worthwhile. That question struck home with me; especially now that I am past the…
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