November 2024 Bilingual Newsletter / Boletín Bilingüe de Noviembre 2024





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MCLA is an executive branch agency that advises on policy and legislation, and works for more than *345,000 Latino Minnesotans* to ensure equality and equity statewide.

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MCLA es una agencia de gobierno que asesora sobre políticas y legislación, y trabaja para más de *345,000 Latinos en Minnesota*, a fin de asegurar igualdad y equidad en todo el estado.






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Contents | Contenido

 


* MCLA's Community Listening Sessions || Audiencias Comunitarias de MCLA [ #Leg1 ]
* The Community Board || El Tablero Comunitario [ #CommBoard10 ]
* Important Statement || Elections || Elecciones || Community Feedback|| Grant [ #Hiring10 ]

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MCLA's Community Listening Sessions

MCLA completes another meaningful and empowering series of community listening sessions in Greater Minnesota

Willmar listening session

Listening Session in Willmar / Audiencia comunitaria en Willmar

During the fall, MCLA conducted three listening sessions in partnership with local community ambassadors, leaders, and organizations.

We visited Rochester, Willmar, and Moorhead. In each of this towns we had a great reception and engaging discussions with leaders and community members. In Rochester, we partnered with COPAL and ACHLA. In Willmar, Purpose Artisans and Woodland Centers helped us convene the participants in a gathering hosted by Spurs Bar and Grill. In Moorhead, young leaders who just founded a new Latine non-profit, C.A.S.A. did a fantastic job convening a very diverse group of members living in that northern city bordering with Fargo. All participants shared their experiences, challenges, and vision for their communities. In each one of them, it was not surprising to see that there are so many assets, talents, and ganas de echar pa'lante!

In addition, we conducted a survey to also capture the opinions of the larger community across the state.

We want to thank Light House Global, the Latina firm MCLA hired to help us design, facilitate, and gather the findings of our participatory research that will guide us in preparing our 2025-2026 legislative priorities. Also, a special recognition to our Council members Marta Castanon and Eusebio Pérez (CD7 and at-large, respectively), for being a part of the conversations and their ongoing representation and support. 

And gracias to Annastacia Belladonna, Executive Director of Common Cause Minnesota, for sharing information and resources about the upcoming elections.

The bilingual report with final findings will be shared in November.

We want to thank all the participants for their meaningful contributions, solutions, and recommendations. Your voice is the soul of the legislative changes to build a more equitable and inclusive Minnesota.

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Listening Session in Rochester / Audiencia comunitaria en Rochester

Audiencias comunitarias de MCLA

MCLA finaliza una nueve serie de juntas comunitarias y de empoderamiento en el área rural

Durante el otoño, MCLA llevó a cabo tres sesiones de escucha en colaboración con embajadores comunitarios, líderes y organizaciones de varias localidades.

Visitamos Rochester, Willmar y Moorhead. En cada una de estas ciudades tuvimos una gran recepción y debates interesantes. En Rochester, nos asociamos con COPAL y ACHLA. En Willmar, Purpose Artisans y Woodland Centers nos ayudaron a convocar a miembros de la comunidad junto a la hospitalidad de Spurs Bar and Grill. En Moorhead, una nueva organización latina sin fines de lucro, C.A.S.A., hizo un trabajo fantástico al reunir a un grupo muy diverso de miembros que viven en esa ciudad del norte que limita con Fargo. Todos los participantes compartieron sus experiencias, desafíos y visión para sus comunidades. En cada una de ellas, no nos sorprende que haya tanta capacidad, talento y ganas de echar pa'lante!

Además, realizamos una encuesta para captar también las opiniones de la comunidad en general en todo el estado.

Queremos agradecer a Light House Global, la firma latina que MCLA contrató para ayudarnos a diseñar, facilitar y recopilar los hallazgos de nuestra investigación participativa que nos guiará en la preparación de nuestras prioridades legislativas 2025-2026. Además, gracias a nuestros miembros del Consejo, Marta Castanon y Eusebio Pérez (CD7 y "at-large", respectivamente), por ser parte de las conversaciones y su continua representación y apoyo. Un agradecimiento especial a Annastacia Belladonna, Directora Ejecutiva de Common Cause, por compartir información y recursos sobre las próximas elecciones presidenciales.

El informe bilingüe con los hallazgos finales se compartirá en noviembre.

Queremos agradecer a todos los participantes por sus significativas contribuciones, soluciones y recomendaciones. Su voz es el alma de los cambios legislativos para construir una Minnesota más equitativa e incluyente.

Moorehead group

Listening Session in Moorehead / Audiencia comunitaria en Moorehead

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The Community Board | El Tablero Comunitario

Upcoming Events / Proximos eventos

*Have an event or job postings you want to share with the community? **Let us know!
Email: [email protected] <[email protected]>*

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*Events celebrating Día de los Muertos *
Dia de muertos

*What is Day of the Dead? / ¿Qué es el Día de los Muertos?*

"El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a day of celebration, particularly for the people in Mexico and Central America, and for many Mexican Americans in the United States. It is a day to honor and commemorate the lives of the dearly departed and to welcome the return of their spirits." National Museum of the American Latino. Read more here [ [link removed] ].

Para español, lee en este enlace [ [link removed] ].

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These events are free and open to the public, unless noted otherwise / Estos eventos son gratuitos y abiertos al público, a menos que se indique lo contrario.

*Día de los Muertos Lake Street: Three Days of a Community Celebration*

****When: ****Friday, November 1- Sunday November 3, 2024***
*Time: ****Different times, check here [ [link removed] ].***
*Where: ****736 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1547

*Día de los Muertos at the Mall of America*

*****When: *****Friday, November 1- Sunday November 3, 2024****
*Time: *****11:00-6:00 p.m. with a variety of artists and workshops****
*Where: *****Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington MN 55425

*El Colegio Highschool's Traditional Día de los Muertos Celebration*

***When: ***Friday, November 1, 2024**
*Time: ***5:00 p.m.**
*Where: ***4137 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407-3332

*Centro Tyrone Guzman: Día de los Muertos and Tribute to Centro's departed leaders*

*When:* Saturday, November 2, 2024
*Time:* 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
*Where:* Weisman Art Museum, Riverview Gallery, 333 E. River Road, Mpls. MN 55455

*CLUES Family Celebration of Día de los Muertos*

*When:* Saturday, November 2, 2024
*Time:* 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*Where: *Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake Street, Mpls. MN 55407

**Día de los Muertos Concert: A night of music from amazing Latine artists from across the world!**

**When: **Saturday, November 2, 2024*
*Time: **6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.*
*Where: **Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. Minneapolis 

For more info and to buy your tickets, visit: www.festivalcalaveras.com [ [link removed] ]

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giant kites

*Did you know?*

During All Saints' Day on November 1st, the people of Santiago Sacatepéquez and Sumpango, Guatemala, celebrate life through the tradition of building and flying giant kites, called “barriletes gigantes.”

Durante el Día de Todos los Santos el 1o de noviembre, los habitantes de Santiago Sacatepéquez y Sumpango, Guatemala, celebran la vida a través de la tradición de construir y volar cometas gigantes, llamadas “barriletes gigantes”.

Watch the video / mira el vídeo here [ [link removed] ].



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Important Statement | Elections-Elecciones | Feedback | Grants

*MCLA's Statement: Unity over Division*

The Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs (MCLA) is charged with representing the diverse communities of Latino/as/es to the State of Minnesota. We have watched with growing concern during this election year the heated rhetoric targeting Latinos generally and immigrants, documented or otherwise, more specifically.

As election day grows closer, rhetoric is getting more abusive and vulgar. MCLA is here to say that based on evidence and scholarship, immigrants commit fewer crimes than native born residents. We reject the claim that foreign nations are sending violent criminals or the insane to the USA.  

Rather, we know that immigrants are hard working people who are keeping Minnesota’s economy vital in our rural, urban and suburban areas. Our workforce participation rate is high and we are teachers, veterans, police officers, farmers, lawyers, construction workers, dairy workers, entrepreneurs, artists, physicians, nurses, chefs, line cooks, servers, and dishwashers.

In short, Minnesota works because we do, and every employer in the state knows this.

Lastly, we feel compelled to say that Puerto Rico is a beautiful place and Puerto Ricans are hard working and proud US citizens.

As election day approaches, MCLA asks everyone to tone down the rhetoric and recognize that as Americans we have more in common than what divides us.

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

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Elections - Elecciones 2024

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*What's on my ballot? / Qué contiene mi boleta electoral?*

 

Elections are next Tuesday! If you are a U.S. citizen eligible to vote and have not voted yet, Minnesota Public Radio [ [link removed] ] surveyed candidates and now helps you find what candidates are on your ballot, and learn about their priorities.

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¡Las elecciones son el próximo martes! Si usted es ciudadano estadounidense con derecho a votar y aún no lo ha hecho, Minnesota Public Radio [ [link removed] ] entrevistó a candidatos y ahora le ayuda a encontrar qué candidatos están en su boleta y a conocer sus prioridades.

 

For English, click here [ [link removed] ] / Para espanol, presione aquí [ [link removed] ]

Questions / Preguntas: [email protected]

 

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Share your feedback: help MNDOT understand your community

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Calling all Twin Cities residents and businesses! Have you seen any issues with deliveries or issues with trucks in your area? Participate in the Metro District Freight Plan's community comment map to help MnDOT improve freight mobility, access, reliability, and connections in the Twin Cities.

 

"Share your feedback: ""dot.state.mn.us/metro-district-freight-plan" [ [link removed] ]



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*Grant: Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure*

Applications open until November 21, 2024

 

The Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant program offers up to $20,000 for beginning farmers in Minnesota to make investments in their farm’s equipment and infrastructure. To learn more, read here [ [link removed] ].



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