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Community members scroll through the Imagining Equity Crankies: Minneapolis' Past and Present during last year's Minneapolis 2040 engagement events. (Source: City of Minneapolis)
During the Minneapolis 2040 engagement events, community members interacted with an artist-designed engagement tool called Imagining Equity. The Imagining Equity Crankies are visual scrolls that illustrate Minneapolis’ past and present through a racial equity lens.
Five-year-old to eighty-year-old community members scrolled through the crankies during the engagement events. As they scrolled, each participant interpreted the visual narratives of Minneapolis’ past and present. An online version of the crankies was created for participants who could not make it to the in-person events. The videos are available with a voice-over narration that explains the images. This way, the crankies can be viewed by a wider audience, as well as have some context behind the imagery.
The artists commissioned to create the Imagining Equity Crankies and voice-over for the online version were Molly Van Avery and Mike Hoyt.
In 2018, a total of 1,546 Minneapolis households received counseling, homebuyer education and financial wellness services through the Minnesota Homeownership Center. (Source: City of Minneapolis)
Minnesota has one of the worst racial disparities in homeownership; 23% of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) households are homeowners, in contrast to 77% of white households that are homeowners.
Minneapolis Homes has a goal of reducing racial disparities in homeownership through programs and products. One approach is building homebuyer capacity and education through financial support of the Minnesota Homeownership Center (HOC) and its network of counseling providers. In 2018, a total of 1,546 Minneapolis households received counseling, homebuyer education and financial wellness services through the HOC. Of the total served, 78% were BIPOC and 85% were low-to-moderate income households who are at or below 80% of area median income.
Households that receive financial wellness and homebuyer counseling through HOC are eligible for the City’s Homeownership Opportunity Minneapolis (HOM) program that offers up to $10,000 in homebuyer assistance for purchase of a home in Minneapolis.
 On March 29, Mayor Frey issued an official proclamation that April 2019 would be designated Tech for Tomorrow: Minneapolis Tech Month in the city. The goal of offering 20+ engaging tech related events quickly blossomed to nearly 60 events throughout the month. Thirty-six partners – including employers, community based organizations, trainers and libraries – hosted events during the month of April.
Tech Month focused on three training tracks:
Training and Employment: Information sessions on available training and how to get into a tech career; hiring events; networking and professional forums, speakers and tech workshops.
Addressing the Digital Divide: Access to low cost computer equipment, internet access and workshops to help repair broken devices.
Community Tech Resources: Training and access to professional associations, Fintech and entrepreneur workshops, AI and Virtual Reality demos, and tech training for kids.
Impact:
- Fifty-nine events were held during Tech Month: 37 Adult Focused Events; 14 Events for Youth; 8 events served both youth and adults.
- Over 40 individuals were able to purchase low-cost computers and/or internet access through PCs for People (the City donates outdated equipment to organizations like PCs for People that refurbish the items and provide them to low-income community members at a reduced cost).
- Dozens of volunteers and hundreds of community members engaged in one or more of the events.
The Diverse Founders Fellowship provides deserving entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities – such as women, people of color, immigrants, veterans, LGBTQ and those with disabilities – access to Fueled Collective, a local coworking and community space.
Fueled Collective will select a cohort of five fellows and grant them each 6 months of full-time membership for free. Aside from resources and connections, the membership gives you:
- 24/7 access to Fueled Collective’s Downtown Minneapolis location.
- Business-hours access to our other locations,
- Admission to all Fueled Collective members-only events and activities.
- Ability to invite guests (investors, partners, etc.) for meetings and collaboration.
Fueled Collective is a community space that brings together work life, nightlife, events and most importantly, people. In this space, people can work in an entrepreneurial community, connect at the social club or host events and meetings that make a real impression.
Learn about the Fellowship benefits and how to apply
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On Saturday, June 1, Minneapolis youth will head over to the Hennepin County Library to job search, meet local employers and talk with a career coach.
This job fair is a perfect way for teens to launch themselves into the professional world, gain confidence and show their originality. They are encouraged to explore and post their experience and photos on Twitter using #MPLSTeenJobFair!
How does Minneapolis gear up for the future and build community wealth? By preparing youth now to apply their skills, learn and grow!
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New gathering place and public artworks on Bde Maka Ska. (Source: Bruce Silcox)
On Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m., join the celebration on the completion of a new gathering place and public artworks on Bde Maka Ska by artists Mona Smith, Sandy Spieler and Angela Two Stars. The festivities will include music, comments from descendants and the artists, refreshments and activities for the whole family. The event will take place rain or shine at the southeast shore on Richfield Road.
A collaboration between the City of Minneapolis Art in Public Places program and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the project honors Maḣpiya Wic̣aṡṭa and reveals and celebrates the history of Ḣeyata Ọtunwe, a Dakota village located on Bde Maka Ska from 1829-1839. The project’s theme, Story Awakening, is intended to educate visitors about the broader history and culture of the Dakota and other Indigenous people who frequented and resided in this area over time.
B-TAP Professional Series Solicitation
The City is seeking proposals from local nonprofit and for profit business consultants to provide training, coaching or technical assistance on topics that help entrepreneurs, particularly those from economically disenfranchised populations. Propose an idea by first registering with the eSupplier portal. Use the Event ID: 0000000263
B-TAP Professional Series is a part of the City’s Business Technical Assistance Program (B-TAP) that aims to respond quickly to market needs and opportunities affecting our small business community.
Cooperative Technical Assistance Program (C-TAP) Solicitation
The City is seeking proposals from local nonprofit and for profit business consultants to provide direct business technical assistance to co-operatives businesses located in Minneapolis. The total funding available in this solicitation is $50,000 and will be awarded to multiple consultants.
To submit your proposal, first register in the City of Minneapolis' eSupplier portal. Use the Event ID: 0000000264
Cedar Riverside Neighborhood Walking Tour
Friday, May 10, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Brian Coyle Center
420 South 15th Ave.
Join Somali-American community leader, educator and social advocate Abdirizak Bihi on a walking tour of Cedar Riverside. Get to know neighbors and begin exploring the organizations, religious institutions and businesses that are central to the neighborhood.
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Unique Markets Spring Pop-Up
Sunday, May 12, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Machine Shop
300 2nd St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Shop a selection of modern, independent designers, artists and emerging brands. Find one-of-a-kind gifts. The energetic, festival-like atmosphere includes great music, free snacks, drinks, do-your-own projects and photo booth fun.
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Art-A-Whirl®
Friday, May 17, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Art-A-Whirl® is the largest open studio tour in the country, happening annually throughout Northeast Minneapolis. View artwork of nearly 800 artists in every medium at more than 60 locations, including studio buildings, art galleries, homes, storefronts and local businesses. The artists’ open studio tours may include demonstrations, mini workshops, installations and special exhibitions. Studio tours offer a great opportunity to ask questions, discuss techniques, experience art first-hand and purchase unique artwork directly from the artists who make our community so vibrant!
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Powderhorn Shark Tank
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Powderhorn Park
3400 15th Ave. S
Powderhorn Shark Tank is a small business and big ideas competition for local hustlers, makers and entrepreneurs in Minneapolis. Powderhorn Shark Tank is intended to spark and gather business ideas for Minneapolis, promote local business expansion and build excitement around growing and emerging businesses. The competition is paired with the Shark Tank Marketplace, where finalists and local vendors can sell products at the event.
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Doors Open Minneapolis: BTS Tours of Hennepin Made
Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19; 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. BTS Tours
145 Holden Street North
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Doors Open Minneapolis is a weekend-long event that allows the public free, behind-the-scenes access to buildings in the City of Minneapolis that are architecturally, culturally or socially significant. Hennepin Made and Parallel Cafe are excited to participate in Doors Open with behind the scenes tours of their building at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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Northeast Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, May 18 – October 19, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
St. Boniface Church Parking Lot
629 NE 2nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Rain or shine, all are welcome to visit the Northeast Farmer's Market. Shop beverages, baked goods, crafts, body care items; the list goes on!
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Tangletown and Minnehaha Creek Walking Tour
Monday, May 20, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Washburn Library
5244 Lyndale Ave. S
Explore the winding streets, impressive homes and creek environment of the neighborhood originally known as Washburn Park. Learn about landmark sites, such as the Washburn Water Tower, the Harry Wild Jones House, Washburn Memorial Orphan Asylum (where Justice Alan Page Middle School now stands) and the Minnehaha Creek, parkway, bridges, woods and trails. The tour will walk about 1.5 miles, is a hilly route and is not ADA accessible. Parking is available in the library's lot south of the building.
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