New coalition boosts activities to keep North Side kids safe, active
New coalition boosts activities to keep North Side kids safe and active in Minneapolis It s been a tough year. A new North Commons Park program is here to help. July 2, 2021 8:21pm Text size Copy shortlink:
A Minneapolis park in the heart of the North Side will be a bustling hub of sports, games and volunteer projects this summer a place for kids to play safely after a difficult year of violence and COVID-19 disruptions.
A new coalition of nonprofits and organizations called Seeds to Harvest this month is boosting the number of free sports and activities at North Commons Park, launching its Summer Games program where kids can try out new activities from handball to mountain biking and chess.
Minneapolis addresses inequity, safety concerns with free swim lessons article
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Organizations are teaming up all over the Twin Cities metro to let families know swim lessons are important and available.
Since free swim lessons at North Commons Park in Minneapolis were announced a week ago, the available spots quickly went from 25% to 100% capacity.
Minneapolis addresses inequity, safety concerns with free swim lessons
Organizations are teaming up all over the Twin Cities metro to let families know swim lessons are important and available.
Aquatics manager for Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Sarah Chillo says her lifeguards have noticed after a year of the pools being closed due to the pandemic, more young swimmers this season are in need of more attention.
Minneapolis youth futsal league takes payment in the form of service article
A new Minneapolis youth futsal league asks only for one hour of community service in exchange for playing.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A new organization is working to introduce local youth to a game growing in popularity across the world.
It’s called futsal, and organizers think the sport will connect communities and open the door to new opportunities.
Minneapolis youth futsal league takes payment in the form of service
Minneapolis youth futsal league takes payment in the form of service The purists may be upset when I say this, but I like to call it soccer’s little cousin or little brother, said Mario Wimberly.