A Northside Newsletter: W5
From Ward 5 Minneapolis City Council Member, Jeremiah Ellison.
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Open Coffee Hours with Jeremiah!
Join me from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM every Monday for Open Coffee Hours! These are informal and a chance for me to hear directly from you while we share coffee or a meal (virtually).
Office hours is on a first come first served basis. Please try not to call in past 12:50 p.m. as we want to leave enough time to chat about what you'd like to discuss.
Please RSVP below, and my staff will follow-up with the call-in details. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Policy Associate Dieu Do at dieu.do@minneapolismn.gov.
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Remembering George Perry Floyd
This past Wednesday marked the two-year anniversary since the world watched as George Perry Floyd took his last breaths on this Earth.
While this day marks his murder at the at the hands of MPD, we must not allow his legacy to be reduced to the last moments of his life.
Today I'm choosing to remember that he preferred to go by his middle name, Perry. I'm choosing to remember that he enjoyed walking through Walker Sculpture Garden, and listening to Chopped and Screwed music. I'm remembering the things that remind us he was human, because denying our humanity is how this country justifies our killing.
Rest in Power, Perry.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Need help? You and your loved ones are not alone.
- Minnesota warmline: a safe, anonymous and confidential way to connect with people. Call 877-404-3190 or text “Support” to 85511 noon-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): help finding resources for those with and without insurance. Call 1-888-NAMI-HELPS or 1-888-626-4435.
- CRISIS text line: a free, 24/7 phone line for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Adult services: Call 612-596-1223.
- Child services: Call 612-348-2233.
- Mobile phone: Call **CRISIS (274747) or text “MN” to 741741.
- 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Once it opens July 16, people will be able to call, text or chat a new three-digit dialing code to reach trained counselors. Call, text or chat 988. Starts July 16.
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Findings from Minnesota Dept. of Human Rights Investigation into City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police Department
City officials received findings April 27 from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) that there is probable cause that the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department engage in a pattern or practice of race discrimination in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
The MDHR investigation launched June 1, 2020, after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd May 25, 2020. City leaders received a high-level briefing of the findings April 27 and are digesting its findings.
In addition to the State of Minnesota investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice also has an ongoing pattern or practice investigation into the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Learn How to Have Your Water Tested for Lead
To learn more about your drinking water, consider having it tested for lead. Testing is simple and free.
The City of Minneapolis delivers lead-free water to its customers. But if your service line or home plumbing contains lead, the lead can get into your drinking water.
There is no safe level of lead, and it can cause serious health problems.
You can request a lead testing kit to check for lead levels in your water.
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Employment Opportunities for Adults & Youth
There are tons of job opportunities available at the City of Minneapolis. View and apply here.
Here is a list of full-time and part-time advocacy and organizing jobs in the Twin Cities area:
If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please apply and share with your communities.
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Apply to Serve on a City Board or Commission
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Resources for Housing and Benefits
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Free COVID-19 Vaccine Shots & At-Home Tests
COVID-19 vaccines dramatically reduce the likelihood of serious complications from COVID and have been shown in recent studies to reduce spread by people who don’t have symptoms.
How to Get Your Free Shot:
- Use the State’s Vaccine Locator Map to find a vaccine provider near you.
- Check for vaccine appointments at Vaccines.gov, where you can search for appointments by vaccine type (e.g., Pfizer).
- Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
- Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays.
You can now request free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government at covidtests.gov.
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Jeremiah Ellison is the Minneapolis City Council Member for Ward 5, which includes the neighborhoods of Harrison, Hawthorne, Jordan, Near-North, North Loop, Sumner-Glenwood, and Willard-Hay.
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