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Government, Civic Issues and City Services in Minneapolis and St. Paul

From the state capitol to local government, a look a civic issues and city services in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Applying for Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployed in Minneapolis/St. Paul? Here's how to apply for Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Benefit payments.
Parking Tickets in St. Paul
The city of St. Paul issues around 125,000 parking tickets annually. Here's what to do if you get a parking ticket, help paying a parking fine, and the best ways to avoid any more tickets.
Sex Offenders in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Resources for finding lists and photographs of registered sex offenders in Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities and in Minnesota. How to search the police database to find if there are any sex offenders living in your neighborhood.
Applying for Food Stamps in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities
Applying for Food Support and applying for Food Stamps in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities
Food Banks in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Around the Twin Cities
Food banks and food shelves distribute food to needy families and individuals. Here's where to find food banks in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities.
WIC Benefits in Minneapolis and St. Paul
WIC programs for women, infants, and children in Minnesota are administered by the Minnesota Department of Health. Here's where to find out if you are eligible for WIC benefits, and how to apply for benefits.
Protest March at the Republican National Convention, St. Paul, Septem…
Protest March at the Republican National Convention, St. Paul, September 1 2008
The Republican National Convention, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Sep…
The Republican National Convention is being held in Minneapolis/St. Paul September 1 - September 4, 2008. Here's information about the RNC for visitors, and resources for Minneapolis and St. Paul residents.
The Republican National Convention: September 1 - September 4, 2008
The Republican National Convention is coming to Minneapolis/St. Paul September 1 - September 4 2008. Here's the answers to frequently asked questions about the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The OptiCom System: The White Lights on Minneapolis/St. Paul Traffic Signals
What are the white lights on Minneapolis' and St. Paul's traffic signals? It's a system to change the traffic signals when an emergency vehicle is approaching, and the white strobe light flashes to warn other drivers. Here's how the Opticom system works, and what to do if you see the white light lit, or flashing, at an intersection.
Minneapolis' Fire Departent and St. Paul's Fire Department
[p]An introduction to Minneapolis's Fire Department and St. Paul's Fire Department. Here you'll find basic information about the cities of Minneapolis' and St. Paul's Fire Fighting Services.[p]
St Paul's Government : The Capitol, Mayor, Council and Neighborhoods in St Paul
St Paul's Government - The capitol, the mayor, the city council and the neighborhoods in St Paul, Minnesota. A primer on the city and state government of St Paul.
The City of Minneapolis' Website
The City of Minneapolis' website, with information on city services.
The City of St. Paul's Website
The City of St. Paul's official website, with information on city services.
Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management website
Information on what to do and how to prepare for an emergency is at the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management website.
Metro Area Libraries
The Metropolitan Library Service Agency is an alliance of all the public libraries in the Twin Cities' metro area. Find your local library, and what services they provide, at MELSA's website.
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