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Around the state, homeless shelters are struggling to stay open as demand for their services grow. Just last week, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported that Agate Housing and Services homeless shelter in Minneapolis was not planning to reopen, even after they received a $1.5 million grant from the city and an anonymous donation matching the city's contribution. Agate isn't alone in facing barriers in providing shelter for the homeless. Joining Minnesota Now to talk about the difficulties for homeless shelters to stay open and operating is Matt Traynor, the director of advocacy and interim executive director of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless. Also joining the program is John Cole, the executive director of Chum, a homeless shelter in Duluth.

A report out Wednesday finds nearly 11,000 people in Minnesota experienced homelessness on a single night in October, 7 percent fewer than in 2018 when the Wilder Foundation last collected this data.He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about encampment legislation he helped write as Community Engagement Fellow for the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless.

A coalition of more than 40 corporate, civic and philanthropic organizations in Minnesota announced Tuesday that it's received pledges of nearly $1 billion to help build wealth in Black communities.The GroundBreak Coalition was formed after the murder of George Floyd to help close racial wealth gaps in Minnesota, by expanding opportunities for homeownership, entrepreneurship and commercial development. The pledges announced Tuesday come from 10 foundations and financial institutions. They represent “a significant step towards GroundBreak's goal of mobilizing $5.3 billion over the next decade to equitably expand wealth-building through an innovative approach shaped by community members,” the coalition announced in a news release.Organizers said each dollar of that money can unlock $3 in private-sector capital for “aspiring homeowners, entrepreneurs and commercial developers.” Financial tools and products from the initial money pledged are slated to be available to people in the region by the end of next year.Speaking to a large gathering on Tuesday morning in Minneapolis, McKnight Foundation President Tonya Allen said the goal is to “reimagine how dollars flow in our region.”“Fundamentally, it's helping people realize their aspirations. Now, that might seem like a really simple statement. But a lot of times, we all come to this talking about how we want to close people's gaps — as if people are deficits. Well, in actuality, the people we're talking about are assets, and they have aspirations. And if we can help them achieve that, then we are all better as a result of it,” she told the crowd.“When we change who the money flows to, with the focus on building wealth in the BIPOC communities, and starting with Black wealth-builders, we increase prosperity for everyone,” she said.The GroundBreak statement said its efforts would include a new mortgage product “that would allow financial institutions to offer the same or similar special bank loans with flexible underwriting. For homebuyers, this means a set of banks across the region would expand eligibility for loans by adopting less stringent methods of assessing risk such as high credit scores and personal wealth.”The coalition also aims to provide financial assistance to homebuyers, and to help homeowners cover emergency repairs. That money will be distributed through existing nonprofits, banks and community groups.Kevin Bennett is senior program officer for the Minneapolis-based GHR Foundation. He said Tuesday the pledges of more than $1 billion mean “that these resources will start flowing abundantly, reliably — and most importantly, permanently. So that aspiring homeowners, small business owners, developers can pursue the type of transformation that we want in our community.”Gov. Tim Walz called the effort “transformational.”“It's essential to our survival as a state, both morally and economically, that you're successful,” he told the crowd Tuesday.“If this does not happen, we will continue to deal with the issues that we've dealt with. We will continue to spin. We will continue to wring our hands and talk about our homeownership rates being some of the highest in the nation's — until we desegregate the data and they're not.”The 10 banks and foundations who pledged the $926.75 million announced Tuesday include Bremer Bank, Bush Foundation, GHR Foundation, Huntington Bank, M.A. Mortenson Companies Inc., Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, McKnight Foundation, Pohlad Foundation, Securian Financial and U.S. Bank.

Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance, award-winning writer for more than 40 years and is the author of 45 books. Hodgson is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and Minnesota Coalition for Death Education and Support. In addition, she is a Contributing Writer for the Caregiver Space website, the Assistant Editor of the Open to Hope Foundation website, and contributor to The Grief Toolbox website. She is also a member of The Compassionate Friends, an international organization for those who have suffered the loss of a child.She has appeared on more than 185 talk shows, including CBS Radio, and CNN. A popular speaker, she has given presentations at caregiving, public health, Alzheimer's, and bereavement conferences. Her work is cited in Who's Who of American Women, World Who's Who of Women, Contemporary Authors, and other directories. Today's topic is: Creativity and Resilience. Resources: http://harriethodgson.net

Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Great-Grandmother Mary Lyons' Gift for Sharing Indigenous Traditions & Spiritual GuidanceOn today's show, we talk with Great-Grandmother Mary Lyons (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe) a spiritual advisor, storyteller, activist, wisdom keeper, and revered elder. Mary Lyons is the founder of the Minnesota Coalition on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and serves as a counselor for the women's sobriety group, which she also co-founded, called Women of Wellbriety International.Mary's inspiring book, “Wisdom Lessons: Spirited Guidance from an Ojibwe Great-Grandmother,” was published in 2018, and delivers love and advice through stories and perspectives grounded in traditional Indigenous values. Chi Miigwech to Mary Lyons for generously sharing traditional teachings, your wise approach to healing, and life-changing spiritual guidance.Find Mary Lyons' book here: https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/wisdom-lessonsNative Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine is produced by Minnesota Native News and Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota's Communities with support from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. Online at https://minnesotanativenews.org/

Artika Roller, Executive Director of the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, joins Susie Jones to talk about some recent high-profile cases in the news and the impact the news has on victims of sexual assault.

— Grief changes you. You are a more sensitive person now. Most importantly, you understand that being alive is a miracle. Your miracle. Valeria Teles interviews Harriet Hodgson — the author of “Grief Doodling: Bringing Back Your Smiles.” Rochester, Minnesota resident Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance writer for 43 years, is the author of thousands of articles, and 42 books. Two new books are in production now. She has a BS from Wheelock College of Education and Human Development at Boston University, an MA from the University of Minnesota, and additional graduate training. After four family members died in 2007 the focus of Hodgson's work changed from health/wellness to grief healing, and she is the author of 10 grief resources. Hodgson cared for three generations of family members. When her disabled husband was dying, she searched for ways to de-stress. To her surprise, she found a half hour of doodling refreshed her and she was able to return to caregiving with new energy. If doodling helped her Hodgson figured it could help others. Hodgson is Assistant Editor of the Open to Hope website, a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists, Alliance of Independent Authors, Rave Reviews Book Club, Rave Writers International Society of Authors, and Minnesota Coalition for Death Education and Support. She has appeared on more than 190 talk radio shows, including CBS Radio, dozens of television stations, including CNN, and dozens of Blog Talk Radio programs. A popular guest, she has given presentations at public health, Alzheimer's, bereavement, and caregiving conferences. To learn more about Harriet Hodgson and her work, please visit: https://www.harriethodgson.com/     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

This afternoon I am sitting down with Dr. Ron Bell to discuss race and trauma, as well as his new book, "Four Promises." Dr. Ron Bell is both a pastor and author. He is the senior pastor of Camphor Memorial UMC and a regular guest columnist for the Saint Paul Monitor. He has written articles for The Upper Room and has published articles in the Minnesota Coalition for Death Education and Support quarterly journal. Learn more at: https://www.DrRonBell.com Be a Guest. Share Your Story: https://www.AskSharifah.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sharifah-hardie/support

Georgia Fort reports:Over fifty people gathered in Saint Paul Wednesday demanding all cases of police violence be reopened for investigation. The gathering was spearheaded by Marilyn Hill, in remembrance of her son Demetrius Hill who was killed by Saint Paul Police in 1997. No officer was charged. “They shot an innocent young boy who was 18 years old, had a career, was gonna graduate,” said Hill. The 24th anniversary of Demetrius' death prompted the gathering, just one week following the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Marilyn Hill was joined by nearly a dozen others who have lost loved ones at the hands of police.The Minnesota Coalition for Police Accountability is pushing eight police reform bills at the state legislature, including one which would remove the statute of limitations on cases like Marilyn's.“So I'm here fighting for justice to get my case reopened,” said Hill. “Justice for all the mothers that's child has been victimized and involved in a murder. I'm 62 years old - I'm tired of loved ones getting killed for non reason.”Governor Tim Walz and the People of Color and Indigenous Caucus of the Minnesota Senate are urging the state legislature to pass meaningful reforms by May 3rd, so that they aren't reduced to end-of-session bargaining chips. 

Attorneys added just one juror Wednesday; meanwhile, the Minnesota Coalition for Police Accountability pushes statewide reforms.

On this week’s episode, Julie talks with Rhonda Otteson, Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, about homelessness in rural Minnesota. It’s easy to overlook since homelessness doesn’t always look the way we think it should. Rhonda and Julie discuss the many hidden factors that put people at risk for homelessness, why the housing situation in Greater Minnesota is at a critical point, and what we can do to help. The post Ep. 19: Homelessness in rural MN, with Rhonda Otteson first appeared on Center for Rural Policy and Development.

12/11/20 : Joel Hietkamp is joined by Darius Teichroew of Reopen Minnesota Coalition to discuss what his organization stands for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhonda Otteson, executive director of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, joins Cory to talk about how they work to support and protect the homeless population around the state and what needs to be done as winter arrives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests discuss the alarming increase in people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota who are staying outside of formal shelter, why this is happening, and what it will take to meet the needs. Host Paul Mattessich talks with David Katzenmeyer, Program Supervisor of Project Recovery and Street Outreach at People Incorporated, and Brian Pittman, Research Scientist with Wilder Research and analyst for the Minnesota Homeless Study. Resources: Minnesota Homeless Study - http://mnhomeless.org/ People Incorporated, Project Recovery - https://www.peopleincorporated.org/program/project-recovery/ Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless - https://www.mnhomelesscoalition.org/ Heading Home Ramsey - https://www.headinghomeramsey.org/ Hennepin County Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness - https://www.hennepin.us/your-government/projects-initiatives/heading-home-hennepin

For this episode of Our Community, Our Business we're trying something a little different. On May 3rd the Hawthorn Huddle focused on Domestic Violence in Minneapolis. Hawthorne hosted a panel with EB Brown and Pethuel L. Cole from Oasis of Love, Liz Richards from the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women and Jewelean Jackson, a valued community member. They have information about what Domestic Abuse is, the effects of Domestic Abuse, resources in the community that can be helpful when you need them, and how you can be of help to those experiencing Domestic Violence. Don't Forget to Subscribe!

Host Paul Mattessich talks with Michelle Gerrard of Wilder Research and Senta Leff of the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless about who is homeless in Minnesota, the causes of homelessness, and the one thing they would do to end it. Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless: https://www.mnhomelesscoalition.org/ Minnesota Homeless Study: http://mnhomeless.org/

Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance writer for 37+ years and is the author of 35 books. She has a BS from Wheelock College in Boston, MA and an MA from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN campus. Hodgson is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and Minnesota Coalition for Death Education […]

Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance writer for 37+ years and is the author of 35 books. She has a BS from Wheelock College in Boston, MA and an MA from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN campus. Hodgson is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and Minnesota Coalition for Death Education […]