I am honored to be hosting this incredibly important conversation about juvenile justice in our communities. With a panel of experts in this field, you are bound to walk away having learned something, and we'd love to hear from you too!
DATE: Saturday, September 30th
TIME: 10am - 11:30am
LOCATION: Lions Central Park Sun Room, 21400 Roulliard Avenue, Rogers, MN (the building next to the splash pad and playground)
PANELISTS:
- Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt
- Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty
- Fourth Judicial District Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette
- Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation Director Catherine Johnson
- Rogers Police Department Captain Jeff Beck
Please email Clara Severson with any questions regarding the event at clara.severson@hennepin.us. Thank you!
 It's budget season at Hennepin County and I want to hear from you! Stop by one of our upcoming Coffee with Kevin events to share what's on your mind as the county works toward a final 2024 budget. All events are on a Friday from 9:00 - 10:00am.
Oct. 6th: Bookworm Cafe, 21317 John Milless Dr, Rogers, MN 55374
Oct. 13th: Blackwater Cafe, 5159 Highway 12, Maple Plain, MN 55359
Oct. 20th: Mocha Monkey, 4080 Tower St, St Bonifacius, MN 55375
Oct. 27th: Caribou Coffee, 12850 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369
The Metropolitan Council has openings on the Transportation Advisory Board and they are looking for applicants from District 7.
Interested candidates should visit the current committee vacancies page where they’ll find what they need to apply. The deadline is Nov. 9. Here is the application link.
The Met Council relies on these committees to help develop solutions that best serve the entire region. They are seeking diverse perspectives – across geography, income, age, race and ethnicity, ability and life experiences – to inform policymaking and operations.
These are volunteer positions, but members are reimbursed for expenses related to their service, such as parking. Applicants will be asked to participate in a 10-minute, in-person interview with a selection panel before a final decision will be made.
Please reach out to our office should you have any questions.
In Hennepin County, there are numerous opportunities for constituents to get involved in governing. One of those opportunities is through a Citizens Advisory Committee. The below list includes committee openings for residents of District 7.
Capital Budget Task Force (click for more information)
Library Youth Advisory Committee
- The committee was created to provide youth with real-world opportunities to influence library resources, spaces, and practices to make them increasingly accessible and appealing to all youth. Committee members will develop their leadership abilities and gain lifelong skills for civic engagement.
- Applicants must:
- Live in Hennepin County
- Be 16-19 years old
- Be able to serve a 1-year term (September 2023 – August 2024)
- Commit to a monthly meeting
- A stipend is available for participation. Hennepin County Library is committed to supporting Youth Advisory Committee members. The library will work to ensure that technology, internet access, and transportation are not barriers to participation.
To apply for any of the opportunities above, please email a brief cover letter and resume to clara.severson@hennepin.us.
 Applications for fall Youth Activities Grants are available until October 17, 2023. New grant opportunities are available!
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Facility Grants: awards up to $300,000 for youth sports facilities. Details and application information on the MASC website.
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Equipment Grants: awards up $10,000 for youth sports equipment. Details and application information on the MASC website.
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NEW! Registration Fee Grants: awards up to $100,000 for youth recreational sports and activity fees. Details and application information on the Hennepin County Supplier Portal.
These grants are a part of the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program supported by the Twins ballpark sales tax. For questions and technical assistance, please reach out to the Grants Coordinator at Youth.grants@hennepin.us or call 612-348-8263.
We are now accepting Good Steward Grant applications through November 14, 2023.
These grants typically support smaller conservation projects such as constructing rain gardens, stabilizing stream banks, restoring native vegetation, installing vegetated filter strips, or implementing other best management projects. The typical funding amount is $10,000 to $20,000; maximum funding amount of $25,000.
The application is submitted online through the Supplier Portal. Click on the Contracting Opportunities tile to find 2023 Good Steward Grant Applications. You can access the grant application guidelines, the grant application, and sample grant contract in the Supplier Portal. These documents are also linked below.
Good Steward Grant online workshop October 10
We are hosting an optional online workshop for potential applicants to learn more about the program, application requirements, and how to submit their application using the Supplier Portal.
RSVP required. Once you submit your RSVP, we will send you a Teams invite to the meeting.
For those unable to attend, you can also watch this recorded Fall 2022 online workshop for more information.
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This October, celebrate the first anniversary of MNimize and support businesses across the state that are taking action to reduce single-use plastic by participating in the MNimize Fall Food Tour! From coffee shops to breweries to bakeries, vegan fare to Somali cuisine to darn good burgers, MNimize businesses have something to offer every appetite – with less plastic on the side.
How to participate
Visit participating MNimize businesses from October 1 to 31 to be entered into a drawing to win one of five prizes. Look for the MNimize Fall Food Tour poster near the checkout counter or at the front of each business and scan the QR code to enter your information for a chance to win. Or, if QR codes aren’t your cup of tea, ask a staff member for our paper sign-in sheet.
Earn bonus entries by sharing an Instagram story or post with a photo you took at a MNimize business or by resharing a post from @mnimizeplastic. Be sure to tag MNimize so your entry can be counted!
Participating business
Learn more and find a list of all participating businesses at mnimize.org/food-tour
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Shout out to our staff & community for the Fix It Clinic that happened in Maple Grove in August! It was an amazing success.
Get help with your broken items and learn valuable repair skills at a monthly Fix-It Clinic.
Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more.
All clinics are first come, first served. No pre-registration is required. hennepin.us/fixitclinic
Next Fix-it Clinic: Saturday, October 14 Noon to 4 p.m. The Basilica of Saint Mary 88 N 17th St, Minneapolis, 55403 Free parking lot available under I-94 on the west side of the church
Shout out to our staff & community for the Fix It Clinic that happened in Maple Grove in August! It was an amazing success.
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The 7th District serves the cities of
Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetrista, Southern Mound, Rogers,
St. Bonifacius, Hanover, Northwest Plymouth, and Rockford.
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Contact us
Kevin Anderson
Commissioner, 7th District
Amy Van Schepen
Policy Director
612-543-1273
Clara Severson
District Director
612-596-9040
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