Feven Gerezgiher

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The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board unveiled its first net-zero building Saturday. The River Hub, a 4,000-square-foot building, consumes only as much power as can be generated on-site. It relies on rooftop solar panels and a geothermal energy system. It's located at Graco Park, just north of Boom Island along the Mississippi River. “Our community is super excited about it,” said Bill Menz, park board commissioner for the area. “I think it’s going to bring a lot of regional attention.

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Disability rights advocates rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday to protest cuts to programs and services. Demonstrators said President Donald Trump has proposed actions that would jeopardize access to housing, health care and education for people with disabilities. “This is an attack on human rights,” said Rep. Kim Hicks, a DFLer from Rochester. “It is an attack that is coordinated to ensure that people with disabilities go away.

1 week ago | inforum.com | Feven Gerezgiher

ST. PAUL — Disability rights advocates rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday, May 3, to protest cuts to programs and services. Demonstrators said President Donald Trump has proposed actions that would jeopardize access to housing, health care and education for people with disabilities. “This is an attack on human rights,” said Rep. Kim Hicks, a DFLer from Rochester. “It is an attack that is coordinated to ensure that people with disabilities go away.

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Feven Gerezgiher

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Disability rights advocates rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday to protest cuts to programs and services. Demonstrators said President Donald Trump has proposed actions that would jeopardize access to housing, health care and education for people with disabilities. “This is an attack on human rights,” said Rep. Kim Hicks, a DFLer from Rochester.

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Feven Gerezgiher

Southside Battletrain is quintessential May Day in south Minneapolis.  A three-seat Ferris wheel made entirely of scrap metal. A playground on a vehicle originally designed to be powered by a human hamster wheel. It shoots up flames. A bicycle-powered ice and fish shack with moving dinosaur parts. MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.