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During tax time crunch multilingual sites in MN pitch in / Public News Service

Minnesotans who haven t completed their tax returns yet might be fretting about meeting the April 15th deadline. For those facing language barriers or other resource issues, the concern is even greater, but help is available. In the Twin Cities and around Minnesota, there are free tax preparation sites staffed with multi-lingual volunteers, including those who speak Spanish. . ....

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Building tributes Honoring medal recipients on National Medal of Honor Day / Public News Service

As the nation observes National Medal of Honor Day, facilities in Florida and Texas are under construction to serve as perpetual memorials commemorating the heroic actions of recipients for their valor and sacrifice. In Sebring, Florida, a memorial honoring the 24 recipients of the Medal of Honor from the Sunshine State is underway, with plans to celebrate 18 of them posthumously. Mike Borders, chairman of the Florida Medal of Honor Memorial, anticipates the completion next year, featuring a botanical garden showcasing 90% native Florida plants, aiming to offer a memorable and inspiring experience for visitors. . ....

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MN Latino leaders seek new hub to bolster community outreach

Minnesota s legislative session kicked off this week. A bill for construction projects is possible, and those serving Latino communities hope to get support for a centralized facility they say is much needed to connect with clients. The new session isn t expected to see as many ambitious policy moves as last year, but a bonding bill for things such as transportation and water systems is on the list. . ....

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Kwanzaa celebration at The Amp 16 Tech

The Umoja Village Celebration took place Tuesday for the first day of Kwanzaa at The Amp 16 Tech. ....

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Kwanzaa spotlights positive principles of living

Today marks the beginning of a holiday celebration with African roots. The annual nonreligious observance of Kwanzaa means "first fruits of the harvest." Maulana "Ron" Karenga, professor of Africana Studies at California State University-Long Beach and an activist, created Kwanzaa to address economic and racial unrest in America in the 1960s, and groups in Indiana have held community-focused Kwanzaa events for almost 45 years. Nichelle Hayes, committee member for Indianapolis Kwanzaa, explained the observance is a chance to think about the entire year, not a year-end summary. . ....

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