Rochester restaurant joining the effort to help Hurricane Melissa victims

A Rochester restaurant is joining the effort to help Hurricane Melissa casualties in Jamaica KTTC reports Francisco s Restaurant communicated via its Facebook page that it will be accepting donations at its front counter for hurricane relief According to the restaurant the money will go toward supporting the supply of food shelter and relief to families impacted by the hurricane As colder weather approaches this season the federal cabinet shutdown is impacting vigor bill assistance for thousands of Minnesotans Bring Me The News writes winter is coming but federal funding that helps heat tens of thousands of Minnesota households is not at least until the regime shutdown is over The Minnesota Department of Commerce is asking utility companies to avoid shutting off heat over unpaid bills A modern bike trip brought together state lawmakers from both political parties MPR News says this excursion is part of a new legislative swap It s like a foreign exchange plan but for the adults elected to serve in the state Legislature It s sponsored by the Citizens League a St Paul nonprofit that promotes civility in politics and society approach Another St Paul nonprofit says it s moving forward after modern vandalism incidents hurt students environmental efforts KARE reports St Paul police are reviewing after dozens of trees were vandalized along Shepard Road last week The targeted trees were planted last fall by St Paul high school students working for Tree Trust a nonprofit organization that teaches young people environmental and workforce skills The post Rochester restaurant joining the effort to help Hurricane Melissa casualties appeared first on MinnPost