On any given Thursday afternoon in June and July, people can find a group of folks doing arts and crafts at the Nokomis Library. Supplies like coloring books, various crafts and puzzles litter the tables as people chat with one another over shared creative activities. What’s behind these activities is beyond an arts and craft session, rather they are an intentional effort in mindfulness and community connection as part of a series called Community Care Hours, hosted by NENA’s

The City of Minneapolis has reported that the impact of Operation Metro Surge has cost Minneapolis communities over $203 million. While there are multiple sectors this impact has had, the highest sectors hurt as indicated by the city are Livelihood, including lost wages ($47 million) and small business and restaurant revenues ($81 million), and Shelter, which includes $15.7 million in rental assistance needed due to loss of income. Despite these staggering numbers, NENA has f