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Share Your Crime Concerns and Solutions with the Police
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The Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct is seeking your input. Click here to view a Police survey requesting your 'neighborhood crime concerns' and suggestions on how the MPD and the community might address them. "We want to identify what the neighborhood’s concerns are, but we’re also looking for creative solutions," says Crime Prevention Specialist Karen Notsch. The survey must be returned by March 10, and can be submitted via e-mail, fax, or parcel post. |
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Tenants, Please Testify If You've Been Left in the Cold
In response to resident complaints about cold rental housing and poor response by landlords and city staff, the City Council Public Safety & Regulatory Services Committee will hold a public hearing on Feb. 21 at 7 pm at the Powderhorn Park building, 3400 15th Ave S. This special meeting was inspired in part by the experiences of Corcoran residents John and Cassie Stiles, who were recently without heat for a week in the Cedar Avenue fourplex they rent, despite numerous pleas for repairs to their unresponsive landlord.
Support J&D Movies As They Go Out of Business
J&D Movies to Go, a locally-owned video rental store and fixture of the Standish Neighborhood for over 20 years, is going out of business and liquidating their inventory this month. "The days of the independent video stores are numbered," said owner Jerry Cooney, referring to the rise of internet-based video rentals. At this time one-third of J&D's movies are still available for sale at low prices. Cooney has received offers on the building, but its future is still uncertain. J&D Movies to Go is located at at 2301 E 38th St.
Learn Crime Prevention Skills at Free Training Event
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, the 3rd Precinct will host a free Block Leader Training. Topics will include: Introduction to CCP/SAFE, how to organize a Block/Apartment Club, responsibilities of a crime prevention block leader, how and when to use 911, and how to solve problems effectively. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by contacting Crime Prevention Specialist Karen Notsch at 612-673-2856. View event flyer.
Save Money and Curb Climate Change With Simple Actions
Today's power plants and gasoline-powered cars produce carbon dioxide and other gases that, once in the atmosphere, contribute to global warming. Take simple conservation actions to save energy and money...turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room...install a low-flow showerhead...turn your water heater down 1/8 turn...drive fewer miles by combining trips, using transit, and walking...maintain tire pressure and get regular tune-ups...Calculate your 'carbon footprint' and learn more at the Minnesota Energy Challenge website.