Community Action Month proclaimed in Minnesota, and Crookston

Article and photos courtesy of Mike Christopherson and the Crookston Times. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed May “Community Action Month.” At this week’s Crookston City Council meeting, Mayor Dale Stainbrook followed suit, declaring Community Action Month in Crookston and presenting the proclamation to Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. CEO Jason Carlson. In Minnesota, Community Action

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Gov. Walz proclaims May ‘Community Action Month’ as the network of 24 Minnesota Agencies and 11 MN Tribal Nations celebrates 57 years of innovative poverty solutions and service

(ST. PAUL, MINN. – May 6, 2021) – In Minnesota, Community Action Agencies have worked tirelessly over the past year to meet some of the most pressing needs caused by COVID-19, including providing rental, mortgage and utility assistance, food delivery and socially-distanced food distribution events, and broadband and technology support to name a few. The

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Federal Mask Requirement Extended for Public Transportation

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the face mask requirement for all transportation networks, including public transportation, through September 13, 2021. TSA’s initial face mask requirement went into effect on February 1, 2021 with an expiration date of May 11, 2021. While this announcement extends the date of enforcement, all other aspects of the requirement

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