Disability community activist Nikki Villavicencio has won a seat in the Maplewood City Council. She topped the city council race by garnering 28.6 percent of the vote, followed by Rebecca…
Day: December 1, 2020
NAMI Minnesota honors those who make a difference for mental health
One highlight of the recent NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) annual conference was its annual presentation of awards for outstanding service. This year’s conference was held virtually due…
Diverse class is involved in 2020-2021 Partners in Policymaking
Twenty-four Minnesotans comprise the 2020-2021 Partners in Policymaking class. The participants, who were chosen from a statewide pool of applicants, receive eight months of leadership training. Participants include adults with…
DHS Circle of Excellence award winners are recognized
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced the winners of its Circle of Excellence awards, which recognize organizations that have partnered with DHS and done an exemplary job of…
Schultz leads Opportunity Partners
Bill Schultz is president and CEO of nonprofit disability services organization Opportunity Partners. He was recently named to the position on a permanent basis, after serving in an interim role…
Christmas at Crowley School: Cookies, carols and tradition
This month’s History Note is from the book, A Collection of Teacher Memories, 1910-1960. The book was compiled by the St. Paul Association of Retired Teachers. The book includes dozens…