Cinefilmu Film Festival highlighting queer, BIPOC filmmakers launches in St. Paul
Also this weekend: Hmong film “Bitterroot” has its Minnesota premiere; LGBTQ art, music and poetry at Open Book; and a Mexican photographer’s exhibit centers refugee journeys.
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ENVIRONMENT
Metro Transit aims to boost service and attract new riders. Success could be a climate victory.
Metro Transit’s Network Now plan aims to increase bus and train service 35% by the end of 2027. The agency wants to get feedback from riders across the Twin Cities.
Tree program nurtures St. Paul’s urban forest and young people learning arborist skills
Tree Trusts’ Branches program helps trainees establish roots in an industry that’s growing ever more important in the face of climate change.
As advocates cheer, Minneapolis council passes resolution urging Hennepin County to close HERC incinerator
Hennepin County has asked Minneapolis to come up with a plan to manage its waste if HERC closes. The council wants the incinerator closed by 2028, and has pledged to step up recycling.
Worried about your heating bills this winter? See if you qualify for federal heating assistance.
The state has already received about 70,000 applications for energy assistance this winter, but the program is historically under-used. Advocates say the process is simple, and can help families save money and stay warm.
BUSINESS & WORK
Minneapolis City Council backs Labor Standards Board despite pushback from hospitality industry
The vote came after years of advocacy by local labor groups and could help the city establish working conditions and wage floors in some industries.
Minneapolis street food vendors say they’re trying to earn a living; city says they’re violating city code
Many of the vendors are Ecuadorian immigrants who are undocumented and trying to earn a living by selling traditional foods and crafts.
Dos constructores se unen a la iniciativa de las Ciudades Gemelas para proteger a los trabajadores de la construcción no sindicados
Las promotoras sin ánimo de lucro Alliance Housing y Hope Community se han comprometido con el programa de control laboral de CTUL, que ayuda a proteger a los trabajadores del robo de salarios y otros abusos.
First two builders join Twin Cities effort to protect nonunion construction workers
Nonprofit developers Alliance Housing and Hope Community have committed to CTUL’s labor monitoring program, which helps protect workers from wage theft and other abuses.
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