June 11-12, 2013 (Date Corrected)
Hennepin County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 06/12/2013 03:13 PM CDT
Hennepin County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
by Cassie Hart, KSTP 5
June 10, 2013
Dispose of your household hazardous waste June 13-15, 9 am–4 pm, at Hennepin County’s collection event at St Louis Park Jr High School, 2025 Texas Ave S, St Louis Park. Hennepin County organizes collection events throughout the year to give residents convenient, local disposal options for household hazardous waste.
Birth rate among Hennepin County teens drops significantly
Curated by Tim Lammers, Rick Kupchella's Bring Me the News
June 7, 2013
The birth rate among teenage girls in Hennepin County is on the decline for the fifth consecutive year, WCCO-TV reports.
Edina Teen Birth Decline Mirrors Hennepin County Trend
by Ryan Gauthier, Edina Patch
June 10, 2013
Edina's teen births actually peaked back in 2003, when county statistics report a total of eight births to teenage mothers.
Local Officers Participate In Active Shooter Training
by Kate Raddatz, WCCO 4
June 11, 2013
It seems like there has been a string of shooting rampages all across the country over the last year, and now officers here in Minnesota are taking action to be ready in the event of a mass shooting. [Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek.]
SLP Teen Birth Decline Mirrors Hennepin County Trend
by Ryan Gauthier, Saint Louis Park Patch
June 10, 2013
Teen birth rates in St. Louis Park continue to decrease from a high mark in 2008, mirroring trends seen throughout Hennepin County. [Katherine Meerse, director of the county’s It's Your Future project quoted.]
Sikh Temple, Sandy Hook officers assist in local active-shooter training
by Jana Shortal, KARE 11
June 11, 2013
Active shooters have become all too common in this country; so much so that preparing for the day they open fire is top of mind for all in law enforcement. [Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek quoted]
Hennepin County Wins Two 'Plain Language' Awards
by Minnesota Counties
May-June 2013
People don’t often think of the words “clear” and “concise” when reading communications from the government, but Hennepin County is doing its best to change that. [Hennepin County Board Chair Mike Opat qouted]
Business Recycling Incentive Program, Bicycle Plan: Hennepin County Board Actions
by Wendy Erlien, Maple Grove Patch
June 12, 2013
The board approved an agreement between the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) and the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce for more than $440,000 in grant money for enhanced prosecution of auto theft. HCAO has received grants for auto theft prosecution from the state since 1997.
Minneapolis Celebrates Bike Walk to Work Day
by Wendy Erlien, Maple Grove Patch
June 12, 2013
TThe city of Minneapolis is celebrating Bike Walk to Work Day in its own way. The event is set for Thursday, June 13th from 7:30am to 9am at the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis.
Preventing Heat-Stroke Related Injuries, Deaths
by Natalie Davis, KSTP 5
June 12, 2013
Eight children, most of them babies and toddles, have died this spring after being left or trapped in hot cars, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
Heroin access, abuse problems continue in Hennepin County
by Katy Zillmer, SunPost
June 11, 2013
The number of deaths from heroin overdoses continues to increase in Hennepin County. [Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek qouted]
Public Affairs News Update is a summary of content we think you may helpful; for internal research purposes by Hennepin County staff. If you see additional news you would like us to include, contact Stephanie Watts.
Hennepin County Public Affairs—Carolyn Marinan, Director, 612-348-5969
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