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As we gather under the rain and clouds this Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their dedication and valor have secured the freedoms we cherish today. May their legacy inspire us to strive for a better, more peaceful world.
I had the honor of attending four services in District 7 - in Plymouth, Rogers, Maple Grove and Maple Plain. I am incredibly grateful and humbled to live in a district that stands united in remembrance and appreciation for those who have given their lives to protect our nation's values.
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 The Rogers Veterans Memorial
 Mayor Marv Johnson of Independence, State Senator Kelly Morrison, me, Mayor Julie Maas-Kusske of Maple Plain, Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, and local veterans
 Veterans Memorial in Maple Plain
 From the Maple Grove service
 Former member of my staff and National Guard veteran Kristy Janigo
 Peter R. Bartling, Army Officer (retired), giving a reading at the Plymouth Memorial Day service
 We're partway through our Spring Coffee with Kevin series. Join me at an upcoming event to share your thoughts. Please email clara.severson@hennepin.us with any questions.
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Wednesday, May 29th @ 12pm
Blackwater Cafe
5159 Highway 12, Maple Plain, MN 55359
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Friday, June 14th @ 9am
Mocha Monkey
4080 Tower St, Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375
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Friday, June 28th @ 12pm
Caribou Coffee
13635 Northdale Boulevard, Rogers, MN 55374
 Congratulations to the cities of Dayton and St. Bonifacius for each receiving playspace funding from Hennepin County's Youth Activities Grants!
St. Bonifacius is receiving $63,750 for the replacement and enhancement of the playground at Memorial Park. The current playground is nearly 60 years old, so we are thrilled to provide funds for this well-deserved upgrade.
Dayton is receiving $100,000 for the construction of a new playground at Area 21 Park. This playground will serve four new developments and the new families who are excited to call Dayton home.
 K-5 students can get free support in developing their reading skills at some Hennepin County Library locations this summer. Students and trained volunteer tutors meet weekly one-on-one to work on grade level reading skills.
Let's Read is intended for students:
- In grades K-5
- Reading below grade level
- Able to meet with their tutor every week on the same day and at the same time
Learn more about Let’s Read at Hennepin County Library or see a list of Let's Read locations. Sessions are scheduled in advance by appointment only. To schedule a session, please speak with staff at any Let's Read location or email LetsRead@hclib.org.
Hennepin County Library is accepting applications for a formal Library Youth Advisory Committee. Hennepin County commissioners will appoint a total of 14 youth – two for each district – for one-year terms.
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 2024 – June 2025)
- Commit to a monthly meeting at a Hennepin County Library location, third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m., and one Wednesday evening in May or June to meet with the Library Board, there may be group work assigned outside of the normal meeting times
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.
Apply online.
This year’s application deadline is Friday, June 7.
If you have questions, please contact Bernie Farrell: bfarrell@hclib.org or 612-543-8141.
Learning for fun through the summer is important! There are many ways youth and their caregivers can participate in summer learning at Hennepin County Library. There are opportunities for youth on summer break, as well as those enrolled in summer school or other structured learning programs. Visit www.hclib.org/summer for details and event listings.
Hennepin County forestry is offering free monthly learning opportunities about trees and forests for residents. These sessions require no previous knowledge, are open to the public, and rotate between virtual webinars, in-person trainings, and hybrid webinars and trainings. Recordings from webinars will be available for those who are unable to attend.
The following sessions are planned this spring and summer:
- Tree planting and selection webinar, Thursday, May 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Tree identification in-person workshop, Thursday, June 20 from 6 to 8 pm.
- Diagnosing common tree defects and health issues in-person workshop, Thursday, July 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Get to know your soil hybrid workshop, Thursday, August 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Find details and register to attend a session.
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
Ketki Varsha
Policy Director
612-559-4221
Clara Severson
District Director
612-596-9040
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