Congrats to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe on your 2024 Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence Award! We celebrate LLBO for your partnership and work with DHS to simplify contracting so that you can focus on the well-being of the people you serve. pic.x.com/JLZS8qfBWp

In this morning’s Glean: • St. Paul mayor says budget cuts could mean less policing, streetlights • Mangione shouts and struggles with PA officers before court appearance • Minneapolis investing nearly $18.5mm to help build new affordable housing; more buff.ly/3D7aYQp

Join the @sppdmn for their next Civilian Police Academy! This is a FREE course that allows you to learn more about the ins and outs of the Saint Paul Police Department. The next academy begins January 15 and runs through February 26, 2025. Applications are due December 17.

"Hazard Class" is a new podcast from @StPaulFireDept firefighter Jake Ryks, during which he shares his insights into the world of firefighting and emergency response. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! #TeamSaintPaul www.cbsnews.com/minnesota…

Residents of the Lowry Apartments in St. Paul were forced to leave their homes with little notice Wednesday night. The abrupt evacuation left tenants with no clear answers about their future. www.fox9.com/news/st-paul…

Outdoor recreation generated $13.5B for our state’s economy last year, supporting nearly 96,000 jobs for Minnesotans. That’s a 10.5% increase in value since 2022! Learn more about the impact here: ow.ly/RwPr50Uoxxq

Vaccines shield children against harmful diseases. Visit health.mn.gov/shots to learn more about free or low-cost shots for your child through the Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) program.

DEED is hiring a Public Facilities Authority Executive Director to help manage the assets of large revolving loan funds and lead the delivery of state and federal loan and grant programs for water infrastructure projects in communities across Minnesota: bit.ly/3ZGK1vU

🧵 It’s budget season in St. Paul, and these leaders with the Muslim Coalition of ISAIAH are showing up to make sure we pass a budget that funds parks and recreation, libraries, youth programming, and so much more that St. Paulites need. #FundOurFutures 📣

Waste Reduction tip: reduce packaging waste! Help reduce packaging waste when you order items online by requesting the items be shipped together. Shop from retailers that offer recyclable and compostable packaging. @cityofsaintpaul www.today.com/series/one-…

For the most current Senate schedule, please visit: www.senate.mn/schedule/se… #mnleg | #mnsenate

Meetings this week: Transportation Committee Environment Committee Metro Area Water Supply Advisory Committee Joint Meeting Management Committee Metropolitan Council Agendas, dates, & times: metrocouncil.org/Council-…

Girls Basketball (Junior Varsity) Game Day! - Check out the event preview for the The Holy Family Catholic Fire vs the St. Paul Como Park Cougars. It starts at 5:30 PM and is at St. Paul Como Park High School. www.gobound.com/mn/mshsl/… pic.x.com/7VivJSPORf

LATEST: Authorities say 28-year-old Lorenzo Leontay Washington, of Minneapolis, had an active warrant for parole violation and crashed into another driver, killing him late last night in Saint Paul. www.mncrime.com/latest/ch…

Rep. Emma Greenman shares a laugh with Rep. Isaac Schultz during his Dec. 6 tour of the House Chamber for home-schooled children from Ogilvie. 📸 Michele Jokinen #mnleg #mnhouse @emmagreenman @ImSchultz

It is a delicious week at SPPS, filled with our scratch meal items such as homemade corn muffins, marinara sauce, chicken alfredo and beef bulgogi! #fuelforlearning @spps_news pic.x.com/3mWNCVhwkm