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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 20: Michelle Rivero, Director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs May 23, 2019

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In this episode we hear from Michelle Rivero, Director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs at the City of Minneapolis.

The goal of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) is to ensure that Minneapolis is a safe and welcoming place for all. Their office is in the Department of Neighborhood & Community Relations, and supports the City's One Minneapolis goal to "eliminate disparities so that all Minneapolis residents can participate and prosper."

Michelle talks about why the office was created, new city policy, and what her day-to-day activities look like.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 19: Inspector Kelvin Pulphus & Developer Troy Parker May 07, 2019

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We're back with a NEW EPISODE of OCOB! Recorded live at the May Hawthorne Huddle, hear from new 4th Precinct Inspector Kelvin Pulphus and then from Developer Troy Parker as they talk about what they bring to Hawthorne and North Minneapolis.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 18: Coventry Cowens & MN African American Heritage Museum and Gallery Feb 28, 2019

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In this episode Andrew interviews Coventry Cowens, the interim operations coordinator for MAAHMG. The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG) is a Minnesota non-profit organization that was founded in 2018. The Museum's purpose is to preserve, record and highlight the achievements, contributions and experiences of African Americans in Minnesota. This mission is carried out through exhibits, workshops and events that educate and inform the public about the history, culture, and art of African Americans in Minnesota. Don't forget to subscribe!

Our Community, Our Business: Episode 17: Jaequan Faulkner & MPS Superintendent Ed Graff Jan 04, 2019

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In this episode you'll listen to two interviews from the December 2018 Hawthorne Huddle. The first is with Jaequan Faulkner, an MPS student who quickly gained notoriety after his hotdog stand was shutdown this past summer only to become a national sensation. Secondly you'll hear an interview with Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff. Superintendent Graff answers questions from the huddle members and talks about the current challenges for MPS.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 16: Insight 2 Health Fitness Challenge Dec 13, 2018

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In this episode Andrew interviews Carmen Robles and Jewelene Jackson about their 10 weeks taking on the Insight 2 Health Fitness Challenge. The Insight-2- Health Fitness Challenge aims to provide quality, professionally-designed wholistic programming that promotes lifestyle improvements in participants by connecting them with fitness, yoga, nutrition and life-style experts/coaches. The program connects community and drives activity and conversation around healthy lifestyle choices. The Insight 2 Health Fitness Challenge effectively inspires change through collaboration across sectors and sharing stories that activate participants to become stewards of their individual and community health. It is about creating Health Ambassadors.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 15: An Interview with Troy Hildebrand Nov 29, 2018

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In this episode Andrew interviews local business owner Troy Hildebrand. They discuss growing up in North Minneapolis and owning a business. Troy shares what works and what needs to change for good things to come to the community.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 14: An Interview with Council Member Jeremiah Ellison Oct 30, 2018

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In this episode Andrew sits down with 5th Ward Council Member Jeremiah Ellison to hear what his experience in office has been like so far. They discuss policing, housing policy, relationships between residents and council members, and a few other topics.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 13: Aging in North Minneapolis Oct 12, 2018

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In this episode we step inside the October Hawthorne Huddle. Crime Prevention Specialist, Bill Magnuson, brings a detailed report about Northside crime. Then we listen to a conversation with Clarence Jones, MN Council on Aging, and Valerie Jones, Volunteers of America, about aging in Minneapolis, in particular they talk about the high rates of Alzheimer's and Dementia.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 12: A Conversation about the Mississippi River in North Minneapolis Sep 06, 2018

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Andrew sits down with three influential members of the parks community to talk about the latest initiatives and projects for the Mississippi River in North Minneapolis.

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Our Community, Our Business: Episode 11: A Conversation with Cathy Spann Jun 07, 2018

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In this episode Andrew sits down with Cathy Spann, Executive Director for Jordan Area Community Council. Cathy talks about her work with the Minneapolis Police Department, community partners, and neighborhood residents. Cathy also talks about staying positive in a negative world and how to listen to dissenters.

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