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Greetings! These newsletters will come out on the 4th Friday of the month, and we hope they will be a resource for staying updated on Hennepin County programs and Commissioner Lunde's work.
If you have a story from your city you'd like to share, please email staffer Anna at Anna.Schmiel@hennepin.us
The County Board took actions during the last board meeting to approve:
 Commissioner Lunde (left) and Dave Kiser, Assistant Executive Director / CCX Media (right) sitting on stools in a newsroom. TV screen with "Talkin' Hennepin" text in the center.
Exciting news! I've partnered with CCX Media on Commissioner Minutes. These videos will highlight some of the work #HCdistrict1 is doing. This first #CommishMinutes provides a look at my first month in office plus highlights specific committee work in intergovernmental relations and public safety.
Watch here: Update with Hennepin County District 1 Commissioner Jeff Lunde - CCX Media
 Commissioner Anderson, Mayor Mark Steffenson, Commissioner Lunde, Chief of Police Eric Werner, and Facility Training Manager Al Freng (left to right) at the North Metro Range.
We've also done some in-person visits, such as a visit to the North Metro Range in Maple Grove, in partnership with Commissioner Anderson's office. We were hosted by Mayor Mark Steffenson, Chief of Police Eric Werner, and Facility Training Manager Al Freng. We saw firsthand the scenario-based training rooms housed in the Law Enforcement Training Facility, and heard about the importance of these resources is training local law enforcement agencies in de-escalation techniques.
Commissioner Lunde also went on a EMS ride-along with EMS Chief Marty Scheerer. There, he learned how Hennepin Healthcare's EMS team manages the medical 911 response calls for the entire west metro. In 2020, this corresponded to more than 325,000 phone and radio calls! EMS launched a Paramedic Trainee Program late last year to provide a supportive pathway for EMTs who complete a rigorous, seven-month training program to become a full time paramedic.
Interested in becoming a paramedic? Visit EMS Careers - Hennepin Healthcare
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In light of the upcoming State vs. Derek Chauvin trial starting March 8th, I wanted to share where to find information on the trial's progress: Minnesota Judicial Branch - 27-CR-20-12646: State vs. Derek Chauvin (mncourts.gov)
This is also where you'll be able to live stream the trial when opening statements begin March 29th. More information will be posted in the "Attending The Trial" tab.
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COVID-19 vaccine survey: Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center have created a survey to gain a better understanding of your feelings about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Small Business Center: Brooklyn Park is working on a project that aims to provide affordable space and other supportive services to foster business growth. *Location tbd.
Tenant Resource Center: for assistance making a payment plan with your landlord, finding financial support, or legal help, contact the Tenant Resource Center at 612-767-9737.
Emergency Housing Assistance: this funding is currently closed. However, additional emergency housing assistance resources are expected in the coming weeks. Check here for more info: Emergency housing assistance due to COVID-19 | Hennepin County
**Important to note: there will be a new application that must be completed, even if you have previously applied for emergency rent assistance.
Business TA: LIBA and ACER are available to offer no-cost technical assistance to businesses.
Vaccine Connector: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/connector/
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Contact us
Jeffrey Lunde
Commissioner, 1st District
612-348-7881
Vicky Soukaseum
Policy Aide
612-348-5206
Anna Schmiel
Policy and Communications Aide
612-348-5202
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