Basic Income Program In Minneapolis + Lawsuit Filed Against Cops

Minneapolis MN

28 October, 2021

5:45 PM

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Rise and shine, Minneapolis! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on in Minneapolis today. The city Thursday launched a Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot program. The program will provide 200 participating families with an income boost of $500 per month for 24 months "to support household financial growth and stability," officials said. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 55 Low: 33. Here are the top stories in Minneapolis today: Minneapolis launches a guaranteed basic income pilot program. (Southwest Minneapolis Patch)St. Paul man acquitted of shooting at MPD officers during unrest files lawsuit. (CBS Minnesota)KARE 11 Investigates: Jailed, innocent, in labor – and shackled. (KARE11.com) Today's Minneapolis Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Minneapolis! Today in Minneapolis: Pancake Breakfast Setup - Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge (5:00 PM) Judy Garland Tribute - Minneapolis - The Woman's Club of Minneapolis (7:30 PM) Ananya Dance Theatre's Dastak: I Wish You Me at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University (7:30 PM) Gordon Lightfoot: The Legend In Concert (7:30 PM) NGHTMRE ON 6TH STREET at The Armory - Minneapolis Downtown Council (8:00 PM) Minneapolis Patch Notebook Minneapolis Institute of Art: "This weekend is your last chance to see "Leslie Barlow: Within, Between, and Beyond" before it closes.⁠ ⁠ Leslie Barlow's MAEP exhibition "Within, Between, and Beyond" explores representation, race, family, and belonging. Comprised of bo..." (Instagram) Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board: "Winter youth sports registration is open! Sign up for basketball, hockey, gymnastics and wrestling programs and leagues across Minneapolis! " (Facebook) Minneapolis Public Schools: "Are you between the ages of 12-17? Get vaccinated between Oct. 18 and Nov. 30 to be eligible to win a $200 Visa gift card and a $100,000 scholarship. Roll up your sleeve and find the nearest CDC vaccine location here: https://www.vaccine..." (Facebook) Minneapolis Downtown Council: "Check out Discount Gargoyles this week - a Midway Contemporary Art exhibition at the top of the Lasalle Avenue Parking Ramp. Stop by Thurs - Sun from 2-7p through Oct. 31. Plus, don't miss the artist talk/walkthrough on Oct. 30 at 2 pm. ..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (November 1) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (November 3) Add your event Job listings: Licensed Salon Manager and Stylists Welcomed (Details) Add your job listing You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — William Bornhoft Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Minneapolis Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].