Brian Mitchell writes this as a resident of The Wedge near LynLake, and as a volunteer for Move Minnesota’s Minneapolis volunteer team and the Livable Lyndale campaign. These thoughts are his own and not made on behalf of either group. On August 14, Hennepin County released their final plan concept for the Lyndale Avenue South reconstruction project (though they are looking for more feedback). This plan was released months late after the comment period closed last fall, following the releas...| Streets.mn
Solving homelessness among veterans is more than a housing challenge — it’s a community responsibility. The Built for Zero community in Minneapolis, Hennepin County knows this firsthand. Since joining the movement in 2018, the large city has worked to identify every neighbor experiencing veteran and chronic homelessness by name, in real time. In an area […]| Community Solutions
Project CHILD (Community Health, Intervention, Linkage and Development) has been helping Hennepin County residents make a healthier start with their babies since 1990. We asked Hennepin County behavioral health manager, Alexandra (Ali) Kraak to share more about the program. Can you tell us a bit about Project CHILD? Project CHILD is a voluntary, multidisciplinary case| The Phoenix Spirit
Explore Hennepin County History Online with the Minnesota Digital Library| Hennepin History Museum