APRIL MPNAI BOARD MEETING
We are looking into alternative ways to hold the Board Meeting.
We will post updates on our Facebook page and website.
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APRIL MPNAI COMMUNITY MEETING
The April Community Meeting is canceled.
Watch our Facebook and website for meeting updates.
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COVID-19 Hotlines:
Health questions:
651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Schools and child care questions:
651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
City Launches Coronavirus Newsletter
In an effort to keep Minneapolis informed on the coronavirus, its impacts on the city, and share important resources, the City is launching a newsletter for coronavirus.
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Update your preferences to opt-in to receiving this newsletter and select "Coronavirus News and Updates" under Alerts/Reminders
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Updates From The Governor
Governor Tim Walz announced a Stay At Home Executive Order directing Minnesotans to limit movements outside of their homes beyond essential needs from Friday, March 27 at 11:59pm to Friday, April 10 at 5:00pm. By limiting social interactions, we decrease the transmission of COVID-19 and help ensure our health care sector can prepare for increased demands.
“We must take bold action to save the lives of Minnesotans,” said Governor Walz. “Having served as a Command Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard, I know the importance of having a plan. While the virus will still be here when this order ends, this action will slow the spread of COVID-19 and give Minnesota time to ready for battle.”
Modeling released today by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and University of Minnesota predicts that more than 70,000 Minnesotans could die from COVID-19 if we take no action. The Governor’s two-week order to stay home is forecasted to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19 and allow the state to better prepare for the pandemic. These preparations include building hospital capacity, increasing access to life-saving equipment like ventilators, increasing testing, planning for how to care for vulnerable populations, and assessing public health data to determine which community mitigation strategies are most effective.
“We will work with our world-renowned health care sector, cutting-edge manufacturers, innovative business community, and strong-spirited Minnesotans across the state to tackle this virus head on,” Governor Walz continued. “These are trying times. But we are Minnesotans. We see challenges—and we tackle them. No matter how daunting the challenge; no matter how dark the times; Minnesota has always risen up—by coming together. If we unite as One Minnesota, we will save lives.”
What This Means for Minnesotans
Minnesotans may leave their home or residence only to perform any of the following activities, and while doing so, they should practice social distancing:
- Health and safety activities, such as obtaining emergency services or medical supplies
- Outdoor activities, such as walking pets, hiking, running, biking, hunting, or fishing
- Necessary Supplies and Services, such as getting groceries, gasoline, or carry-out
- Essential and interstate travel, such as returning to a home from outside this state
- Care of others, such as caring for a family member, friend, or pet in another household
- Displacement, such as moving between emergency or homeless shelters if you are without a home
- Relocation to ensure safety, such as relocating to a different location if your home is unsafe due to domestic violence, sanitation, or essential operations reasons
- Tribal activities and lands, such as activities by members within the boundaries of their tribal reservation
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Tips For When You're Outside
- Refrain from using parks or trails if you are sick or are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath.
- Refrain from using parks or trails if you are at a higher risk of illness.
- Observe CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of 6 feet from other individuals at all times.
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water after you use the parks, per the CDC’s guidance
PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION
MULTILINGUAL HEALTH INFORMATION
COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS
The Minnesota Department of Health has community recommendations involving employers, assisted living facilities, schools and health care settings and large and small community events and gatherings.
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- Various Restaurants
- Check out this resource to see restaurants offering curbside takeout or delivery service
- Senior Community Services
- Available to call program participants in Hennepin County to check in on everyone who receives regular services and to offer assistance with running errands and/or grocery shopping (in the Minneapolis area)
For assistance, call 952-746-4046
- Meals on Wheels
- For assistance, call 612-623-3363
- Meal delivery service for elderly neighbors in the Twin Cities
- Help at Your Door
- Metro Mobility
- Find more information here
- Metro Mobility riders can now order groceries and goods online from local stores and have Metro Mobility pick them up and deliver for free
- Institute on Aging Friendship Line
- For assistance, call 1-800-971-0016
- Available to make outreach calls to lonely adults
- Operates a 24-hour, toll-free crisis line for adults age 60 and over and those with disabilities
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MOBILE APP TO ACCESS MEALS DURING SCHOOL AND SITE CLOSURES
https://hungerimpactpartners.org/
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TO BUSINESSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BARS, RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL
Business owners:
Make sure your management team and staff review your security plan
Review policies on theft, shoplifting, robberies, and burglaries
Make use of formal Trespass
If your business is to be closed during the local emergency declaration
Review your security plan
Remove all cash and valuables from the business LEAVE YOUR CASH DRAWERS OPEN AND EMPTY.
Remove or secure items of opportunistic theft. LOCK UP YOUR LIQUOR.
Ensure your security system is operational and accessible AND THAT YOU PROPERLY ARM IT WHEN NOT PHYSICALLY PRESENT
Review security procedures and determine if staff/security is needed during “normal business hours”. Even though the business is closed during what would be normal business hours, it will be beneficial to have a person(s) on site as a point of contact and/or for security. If buildings or businesses are able, maintain some level of security presence. When the business is traditionally closed, then normal security measures should be used.
If your business is limited to delivery, takeout and drive through orders
Review your security plan and staffing plans
Review policies on robbery and theft
Since there are limited people in the business, review your policies on cash on hand and other policies to reduce the opportunity for a robbery and/or theft to occur
Control access to the establishment for customers coming in for pickup, maintain safe spacing
Lock all doors that are not being used for the operation of your limited business
Train staff to be observant and report suspicious people within or around your business
If you are using your own delivery drivers, review security plan with drivers. DO NOT LEAVE VEHICLES RUNNING WHILE MAKING DELIVERIES. Shut the car off and TAKE YOUR KEYS.
Rental property owners, managers, and security:
Be aware of how many vacant units you have
During this time, it would beneficial to have your property management team or designated staff conduct walk through of your proprieties – be aware of what is happening at your property(s)
Check all screens for any damage
Ensure all windows and doors are locked
Follow your established health and safety policies
Encourage residents/tenants to follow good building security and personal safety practices. Do not allow unknown people into the building.
Always lock individual unit/office doors – even if only stepping out for a few minutes
The 3rd Precinct’s Command Staff, Investigators, Officers, and Crime Prevention Specialists will continue to:
Monitor incidents in the 3rd Precinct
Identify crime trends
Be as available as possible to answer questions about incidents
Provide relevant updates to ongoing incidents
Send out crime alerts and updates should incidents develop
Respond to 911 calls including burglary alarm calls and 911 calls reporting burglary.
If you have any questions, please contact
Crime Prevention Specialist Kali Pliego
kali.pliego@minneapolismn.gov
Safety Communications Center 612-332-1111
3rd Precinct Front Desk 612-673-5703
To access more information and resources relating to the COVID-19 response.
There is an entire section for businesses; go to minneapolismn.gov/coronavirus
The Health Department also has intake and triage questions at COVID-19@minneapolismn.gov.
BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS, AND ALWAYS CALL 911
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OR WITNESS CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
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COVID-19 RESPONSE: WAITE HOUSE
Like you, we are doing our best to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. While our building is closed until Monday 4/6, we are continuing to operate our food shelf and community café per regular hours. Please share this resource with your networks!
To ensure the safety of our staff and visitors, we are distributing meals in “to-go” containers and pantry items in pre-packed grocery bags. The cost for making these adjustments is significant – both in staff time and materials. If you are able to give, we are asking for your financial support.
On a typical Monday, we serve 30-50 people at our food shelf. Last Monday, we served more than 100. Demand for food assistance is only going to increase with the ongoing school closures and job loss. A gift of just $1 allows us to purchase $7 worth of food. Please help us meet the increasing demand by making a gift today.
As Adair, our CEO, says: We are reminded now more than ever that no matter where we go from here, we must go together. While there is much we don’t know, we do know that if we all do our part we will get through this.
Thank you for helping support our communities at this critical time.
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130 people experiencing homelessness moved to alternative accommodations in response to COVID-19
Providing alternative accommodations for people experiencing homelessness who are at especially high-risk of COVID-19 (including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions) has been a top priority for Hennepin County this week. Yesterday, staff moved 130 people out of congregate shelter settings into alternative living arrangements at area hotels.
On Tuesday, March 17, the Hennepin County Board approved $3 million to secure alternative accommodations for high-risk individuals, as well as separate spaces for people who may become sick or have tested positive for COVID-19.
As of Friday afternoon, four people with flu-like symptoms have been identified and moved to separate living spaces and one has been tested for COVID-19. There are currently no documented positive cases of COVID-19 within the Hennepin County shelter system.
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Arrests Made in Catalytic Converter Thefts
March 27, 2020 (Minneapolis) -
The Minnetonka Police Department investigated the theft of numerous catalytic converters in their city on March 21. Through excellent investigation, they identified a vehicle involved and shared that information with media and our Crime Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA) Unit. CISA put out an advisory to our law enforcement about this theft and other recent thefts of catalytic converters.
Yesterday afternoon, deputies from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office spotted a van mentioned in the alert that CISA put out. Upon stopping the van, deputies were able to see tools mentioned in the alert and other evidence. Wright County arrested two parties for possession of stolen property including catalytic converters and possession of theft tools.
Sheriff Dave Hutchinson said, “This is a good reminder that though much of the state is shutting down, law enforcement isn’t. If you think crime will be easier when we’re self-quarantining, you’re wrong. Our staff and our great partners in law enforcement will be out in force and we will be arresting those who try to take advantage of this situation.”
At this time, further information is not available.
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Update From Ryan Winkler, Majority leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives
The last few weeks have been difficult, and we likely have a distance to go before we truly see light at the end of the tunnel. Minnesotans are experiencing an unprecedented array of hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the face of these challenges, I remain confident that Minnesotans can and will come together to help each other through these difficult times.
Earlier today, the MN House met under extraordinary - but safe - circumstances and passed a package of emergency COVID-19 legislation. This legislation was then passed in the Senate and was sent to Governor Walz to be signed into law. Click here to see a summary of the bill.
Highlights of this legislation include:
- Creation of a $200,000,000 COVID-19 Emergency Fund
- Peacetime emergency child care grants for center-and-family based child care providers
- Funding for food shelf programs and housing support
- Small business loans and extensions for professional licensing deadlines
- Support for veterans and tribal governments
This package represents only the beginning of the House’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and there is critical legislation that did not get done today: workers compensation guarantees for nurses, firefighter, police officers and EMTs; protection for school district hourly employees still serving kids in our communities; and rental assistance for tenants and landlords. We need to get this legislation done and so much more in the weeks ahead. The legislature is remaking itself as it rises to this challenge: in the days ahead we will be announcing new ways for the public to engage in the policy making process as we move to the next phase of both our pandemic response and the regular business of the Legislature.
The only way through this crisis is together. Minnesotans are doing just that, and I am proud to say that the Minnesota House is too. A request before I end this email: our medical professionals are performing miracles every day, but they need our help. One way you can help is by donating critically needed N95 masks. The Minnesota Nurses Association is currently organizing the collection of masks - click here for more information or see below:
Where: MNA Office, 345 Randolph Avenue, #200 St. Paul, MN 55102
When: Saturday, March 21-Sunday March 29 from noon until 2 p.m.
Why: To replace the shortage of certified N95 masks in Minnesota hospitals
How: Come to MNA office, remain in car, staff will accept masks
What: Certified N95 masks from healthcare or construction uses, new and unused
Thank you for your faith and support as we move forward, together.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winkler
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The U.S. census is a count of all residents in the United States taken every 10 years and is required by the U.S. Constitution. It is used to determine political representation and federal funding distribution for governments, including at the state and local levels. In 2020, it will determine how many congressional representatives Minnesota will have for the next decade. Getting an accurate and complete count of all residents is vital. The Neighborhood & Community Relations Department leads the City of Minneapolis' efforts to ensure a complete count.
Sign up here for the latest We Count news for the 2020 census.
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0% INTEREST HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS
Whether your home needs a new furnace or boiler, water heater, or you want to add insulation— now is a great time to get moving on those projects! The Midtown Phillips neighborhood has partnered with the local nonprofit, Center for Energy and Environment to provide 0% financing for your home improvement projects.
Through this partnership residents have access to loans up to $7,500. These loans have flexible terms, so monthly payments will be affordable. Most exterior, major mechanical, or energy home improvement projects are eligible. Additional financing programs are available to help with those larger projects.
To get started or for more information visit mncee.org/midtownphillips or call 612.335.5884. The Center for Energy and Environment is a Minnesota nonprofit that has been helping homeowners for over 35 years.
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