Community noise

Airport and community land use planning as they relate to airport noise reduction are discussed. Legislation, community relations, and the physiological effect of airport noise are considered. Noise at the Logan, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis/St. Paul airports is discussed

Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas Conference Brochure, July 20-23, 2006

The conference theme is Think Dramaturgically, Act Locally at Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN. The keynote speaker is Kevin Kling

Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas Conference Program, July 20-23, 2006

The conference theme is Think Dramaturgically, Act Locally at Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The keynote speaker is Kevin Kling

Fostering Equitable Foreclosure Recovery

This report provides essential information to inform policy discussions about foreclosure recovery. It presents information about the foreclosure crisis and its consequences, describes the federal program created to help communities recover from the impacts of foreclosures, shares case studies of foreclosure recovery efforts in three regions in the Northwest -- Minneapolis-St. Paul, Portland, and Seattle -- and suggests policy recommendations for ensuring equitable recovery

Minneapolis-St. Paul Performing Arts Research Coalition Community Report

Presents findings from a 2002 Urban Institute survey of Minneapolis-St. Paul residents' perceptions of and attitudes toward the performing arts

Twin Cities/Minneapolis-St. Paul Contributors

https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/clinton_street_quarterly_tc_index/1000/thumbnail.jp

Local sales restrictions significantly reduce the availability of menthol tobacco: findings from four Minnesota cities

BACKGROUND In 2017 and 2018, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Falcon Heights, Minnesota were among the first US cities to restrict the sale of menthol tobacco to adult-only stores. The study examined changes in the availability and marketing of these products following policy implementation. METHODS Retail store audits were conducted approximately 2 months pre-policy and post-policy implementation. Tobacco retail stores (n=299) were sampled from tobacco licensing lists in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Falcon Heights, as well as six comparison cities without menthol policies. The presence of menthol tobacco was assessed, along with the number of interior and exterior tobacco ads and promotions at each store. RESULTS The majority of policy intervention stores (grocery, convenience stores and pharmacies) were compliant (Minneapolis, 84.4%; Duluth, 97.5%; and St. Paul and Falcon Heights, 100.0%) and did not sell menthol tobacco. In contrast, menthol tobacco was available in all comparison city stores, and most (96.0%) exempted tobacco shops and liquor stores post-policy implementation. Two Minneapolis convenience stores added interior tobacco shops, allowing them to continue selling menthol tobacco. Significant decreases in menthol tobacco marketing post-policy were observed in the stores' interior in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth (p<0.001) and on the stores' exterior in Duluth (p=0.023). CONCLUSIONS Findings demonstrate high rates of compliance, indicating that sales restrictions can significantly reduce the availability of menthol tobacco. However, challenges to policy adherence underscore the need for continued monitoring and enforcement action

Continuing Coverage of Country Driving

We’ve reviewed Country Driving, and have been reading what others think of the book as well. Reviews are appearing in a variety of places: just a few we’ve seen are at Urbanatomy, The Boston Globe, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Services For Homeless Youth: A Needs Assessment and Program Design

Homelessness among youth is a problem that is growing in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. The purpose of this study was to examine the services currently available for this population and to assess whether or not they are sufficient enough to serve the population of young homeless adults. Research for the study was done by looking at existing records such as studies done by the Minnesota Department of Education, and the Minnesota Department of Education. A local study done by the Wilder Research Center on homeless youth and a program evaluation done by the Bridge Inc., was also used to obtain information for the study. The findings of the study indicated that there is a need for further services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. A program design was then developed. The program design includes the mission, goals and objectives, programming, evaluation, management style and budget. This program when developed will help to more effectively serve the population of homeless youth in this area