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April 2021
Diverse applicants wanted for Minneapolis boards and commissions
Nine City of Minneapolis boards and commissions have openings for appointments this spring. The City seeks applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences representing the demographics of Minneapolis to strengthen the work of the City. Applications are open now and will remain open until filled; application review begins April 30.
Find out more »Virtual 5K Bee Run/Walk/Bike
Supporting pollinators and celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, hundreds of participants are expected to either run/walk/ or bike the event’s traditional route starting at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis or other routes of their own choosing.
Find out more »“Sonic Love Child” Free Acoustic Americana Livestream
Northeast-based band "Sonic Love Child" (SLC) will be playing as a full band indoors for the first time since February 2020.
Find out more »Doors Open Minneapolis postponed until May 2022
The Doors Open Minneapolis board has determined that it will be best to postpone Doors Open Minneapolis until May of 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming trials impacting the City of Minneapolis.
Find out more »Yard waste and organics recycling
Yard waste and organics recycling is free or low cost to most Northeaster readers in Columbia Heights, St. Anthony, and Minneapolis. Easily compostable items such as food scraps and food-soiled paper, even pizza delivery boxes and egg cartons, are collected and brought to a facility, along with yard waste, and turned into nutrient-rich compost. Columbia Heights residents can email publicworks@columbiaheightsmn.gov to request a dual-purpose compost and yard waste cart and receive a free bag of finished compost. A minimal cost…
Find out more »Plastic bag recycling
If you are overwhelmed with plastic grocery bags and are horrified that they could end up as part of a plastic island in the middle of the ocean, vow to recycle them instead by returning them to a nearby drop-off location. Find the nearest retail drop-off location at www.plasticfilmrecycling.org or bring your clean household bags and wrap to the Columbia Heights Recycling Center at 3801 Madison St. NE, open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. Every six months, when…
Find out more »Free paper shredding and recycling event
Anoka County residents are invited to a free paper shredding and spring recycling event, sponsored by the Waste Reduction and Recycling Board and the Anoka County Lions, Saturday, April 24, 8 am-noon at 501 Pierce St., Anoka. Up to five boxes or bags of mixed paper, envelopes, and file folders are accepted. Paper clips and staples are fine, but no laminated, carbon paper, or 3-ring binders are accepted. Other items free to recycle at this event include all major appliances…
Find out more »Minneapolis now hiring umpires
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is now hiring baseball and softball umpires, for $35-$65 per game.
Find out more »30 Days of Biking FREE DONUT DAY at Sarah Jane’s
If you're participating in 30 Days of Biking, be one of the first 100 people to show up at Sarah Jane's Bakery, 2853 Johnson Street NE, and receive a free sweet treat, courtesy of BikeMN. Use hashtag #30DOBMN when you post photos of your 30 Days of Biking rides and you could win $500 from Eriks! Friday, April 30, 6-9 am.
Find out more »May 2021
Be a Zero-waste leader
Hennepin County’s Zero Waste Challenge is designed to connect you with resources to reduce the waste and clutter in your life. And now you can start a team to take the challenge along with your family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues. The Zero Waste Challenge runs May 1-31. Join the challenge now by going to https://hennepinzwc.ecochallenge.org for tips on getting started, and get ready to adopt new habits that help you become a more thoughtful consumer and live a lower waste…
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