Hennepin County’s first ever virtual State of the County

October 27, 2020 By Sarah

Wednesday, October 28, 11 AM

Commissioner Marion Greene will speak on the county’s response to some of the most crucial challenges facing our communities: race equity, the COVID-19 pandemic, critical housing needs, climate action and more. Access the Facebook Premiere event here.

Everything you ever wanted to know about voting in 2020 but were afraid to ask

October 27, 2020 By Sarah

Tip #3: Can I vote early (Before November 3rd) in person?

Yes! As of Oct 27 (today!) there are four early in-person voting locations in Minneapolis (https://vote.minneapolismn.gov/voters/vote-early-in-person/). The closest to us are in the Longfellow Recreation Center (3435 36th Ave S, opens Oct 27) or at the Election and Voter Services Office downtown (980 Hennepin Ave. E., open Sept 18).

FREE October COVID TESTING and Flu Shots

October 9, 2020 By Sarah

The city has several upcoming COVID-19 testing events and Flue Shot Clinics.

Testing is FREE, and you do not need insurance or identification.
You can get tested even if you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19. (For example, if you think you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or if you got a call from the health department telling you that you may have been exposed.)
These events are for anyone, whether they live in the neighborhood or not.
Please share this information with your neighbors, churches or other faith communities, barber shops/salons, coffee shops, corner stores, etc.

Upcoming testing includes:

Free COVID-19 tests at Phelps Park, 701 E. 39th St. 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 1-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 American Sign Language and Spanish interpreters will be available. Register onsite.
Free COVID-19 tests and flu shots at Phelps Park, 701 E. 39th St. 1-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 The flu shots are covered by insurance. If you have insurance, bring your insurance card for the flu shot. If you don’t have insurance, the flu shot is free. American Sign Language and Spanish interpreters will be available. Register onsite.
Free COVID-19 tests at St. Peter’s AME, 401 E. 41st St. 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 2-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 Make an appointment if possible, or register onsite.

No-Cost for Meals on Wheels for adults 18+ through Dec. 31

October 7, 2020 By Sarah

Meals on Wheels programs are able to provide meals to anyone over the age of 18 who lacks access to healthy food due to the COVID-19 Pandemic at no cost through December 31st, 2020.

The Election is not in 4 weeks—the Election ENDS in 4 weeks. Take Action NOW!

October 6, 2020 By Sarah

Please keep in mind these important election-related dates.

NOW: Absentee ballots are being sent to those who have already requested one; in-person early voting for the general election has also begun. Request a ballot here if you need one: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-by-mail/
October 13: Last day to register ONLINE until the election. If you have moved since you last voted you MUST update your registration! Register now with the MN Secretary of State.
November 2: In-person early voting for the general election ends at 5 p.m.
November 3: General/Presidential Election Day, polls open 7 AM – 8 PM. All Kingfield Residents vote at MLK Park, 4055 Nicollet Avenue South. If you live elsewhere and don’t know where to vote, check here: https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us
Make Sure You are Counted! Track Your Absentee or Mail Ballot Request and Return:https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx

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