December 28, 2006 - Foreclosures are on the rise in Minneapolis. If your community is being hard hit by the increase in foreclosures, let residents know that they can dial 311 for assistance. A call center agent will connect them directly with someone who can assess their options. More...


December 15, 2006 - The NRP Policy Board and the Minneapolis City Council have called for public discussion of the Community Engagement Report submitted by the City Coordinator on November 9, 2006. As a result, the offices of the NRP and the City Coordinator are working together to conduct a series of public meetings and a community survey. The previously announced deadline for public comment on the report has been extended until Thursday, February 8, 2007. More...


December 13, 2006 - Four representatives and four alternates were elected at the annual NRP Policy Board Neighborhood Representatives Election - held last night at the Crown Roller Mill Building. Electors appointed by their neighborhoods voted in the At-Large election as well as in one of three NRP "Neighborhood Type" elections - Protection, Redirection or Revitalization. More...


December 5, 2006...There will be NO Meeting of the NRP Policy Board in December 2006. The meeting originally scheduled for Monday, December 11th has been cancelled. More...


November 16, 2006 - City of Minneapolis staff have released the "Community Engagement Report" that was directed by the Minneapolis City Council on May 12, 2006 to review and summarize previously documented feedback, reports and recommendations on the City's current community engagement activities. This report presents the results of that work. More...


November 15, 2006 - Application forms and background material for the 2007 Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour are available for homeowners interested in putting their homes on the Tour. Nomination/applications are due January 25, 2007, but early consideration will be given to submissions received before November 25, 2006. More...


November 8, 2006 - The Voter's Guide for the upcoming NRP Neighborhood Representatives Election is now available. The guide provides background and logistical information about the election to be held on Tuesday, December 12th and it includes profiles of each of the candidates who are running for seats on the 2007 NRP Policy Board. More...


November 1, 2006 - The Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) has been selected as one of 40 innovative local programs from 32 cities that will be showcased at the 2006 "City Showcase," part of the upcoming National League of Cities' (NLC) annual Congress of Cities conference in Reno, NV, December 5-9. More...


October 31, 2006 - The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) has released the guidelines and application form for the Bridging Communities grant program. Funded by the City's Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED), the program aims to increase the capacity of neighborhood groups for outreach to new immigrants and non-English speaking residents. More...


October 27, 2006 - Homeowners considering putting their homes on the 2007 Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour are encouraged to attend an information session Monday, Nov. 13. This get-together offers a chance to meet other prospective Home Tour participants, ask questions about how the tour works, and review nomination forms and other background materials about the Tour. More...


October 18, 2006 - One Additional Candidate has been certified by the League of Women Voters to run in the NRP Policy Board Neighborhood Representatives Election on December 12th. The League has verified that the candidate's filing via fax machine was submitted before the October 13th noon deadline and that a technical problem had prevented the League from receiving it in time to be included with the other filings. More...


October 18, 2006 - Kids Voting Minneapolis needs approximately 400 more Election Day volunteers to make this a successful election for our next generation of voters. This is a volunteer opportunity for students and adults alike to be involved their community. More...


October 13, 2006 - Fourteen candidates have filed with the League of Women Voters for election as 2007 neighborhood representatives to the NRP Policy Board. The election will be held Tuesday, December 12th, at the Crown Roller Mill Office Building, 105 5th Avenue South. More...


October 10, 2006 - Two upcoming Energy Fairs will help residents reduce household bills through low-cost improvements and showcase new ideas for saving money and energy. The Fairs will also introduce the Minnesota Energy Challenge, a program developed by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) aimed at reducing our state's CO2 emissions while lowering household energy bills. More...


September 26, 2006 - At the September 25th Policy Board meeting, the board took action to extend the dates of the 2006 NRP Policy Board Neighborhood Representatives election cycle. More...


September 6, 2006 - The Minneapolis Public Library Trustees are seeking public input as they develop the 2007-2009 library budget. The Trustees' goal is to provide the highest quality library service to people within the constraints of the Library's operating budget. These constraints are severe. More...


August 29, 2006 - The Twin Cities Training Program for Neighborhood Organizers is offering in-depth training for neighborhood organization staff. This in-depth training is designed to help staff learn organizing fundamentals and apply them effectively to their community groups. More...


August 17, 2006 - Celebrate the wealth and diversity of community gardens in the Twin Cities with the first annual Parade of Community Gardens! On Saturday, August 19th, over 50 community gardens throughout the Twin Cities will swing open their gates -- to invite community members in to wander, observe, learn, and admire. More...


August 14, 2006 - The process for the election of neighborhood representatives and alternates for seats on the 2007 NRP Policy Board begins August 15. If you would like to file as a candidate, filing forms must be received by the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Minneapolis office no later than noon on Friday, September 15, 2006. More...


August 14, 2006 - The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is developing a comprehensive plan to map the course of the park system's future. The comprehensive plan will define priorities for the allocation of resources and delivery of services to create a park system alert to the needs of the community and integral to a thriving city. More...


July 17, 2006 - If you are organizing a block party for National Night Out on August 1st, and would like a chance to add some free entertainment to the event, Jazz88 has put together a contest for the most creative block party invite and will bring the Bruce Henry Band out to play for the winning block party that evening. More...


May 1, 2006 - Join residents of Minneapolis and surrounding areas for a free "Be Part of the Story" grand opening event at the new Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, N290, on Saturday May 20. Adults and kids are welcome to visit the library anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to take a tour of the new facility and share in other special activities for all ages. More...


April 6, 2006 - Thirty-four homes in Minneapolis and 18 in Saint Paul will be featured on the Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7. Homes on the free, self-guided tour will be open Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 7, 1-5 p.m. More...


April 5, 2006 - Chose your clean-up partner---a shovel or a broom! Almost 1,000 residents of all ages from all over North Minneapolis will be grabbing their clean-up partners on Saturday, May 20th for the 2nd Annual "North Minneapolis Spring Cleaning and Greening Day". More...


January 27, 2006 - NRP and the Center for Nonprofit Management at the University of St. Thomas will select one neighborhood to participate in the Spring 2006 Commmunity Leadership Institute (CLI). NRP is sending out application forms and letters explaining the program to all NRP recognized neighborhood organizations. More...


January 20, 2006 - The deadline for nominations/applications for the 2006 Minneapolis & St. Paul Home Tour has been extended to February 3rd. The Tour is a celebration of city living -- a chance to share your remodeling projects, your neighborhood enthusiasm, and your historic or otherwise unique home to inspire others. More...


January 4, 2006 - An NRP Program Income amendment to the City's NRP Ordinance being proposed for adoption by the Minneapolis City Council. Last August the City Council adopted a resolution which committed program income resulting from NRP funded activities to NRP eligible uses in the neighborhood that provided the original funding. At that time, the Council also directed City staff to draft an amendment that would make the policy on program income part of the City's NRP Ordinance. More...



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