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Advise and Inform on legislation and policy with Latino Minneostans


Bolet?n biling?e de agosto: Tour de visitas comunitaria de MCLA/Trabajos/Eventos divertidos/?Y m?s!



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MCLA Community Engagement Tour/MCLA en La Comunidad!
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The Hispanic/Latine community is a dynamic and growing force in Minnesota. This July, we invited Hispanic/Latine residents and civic leaders of Owatonna, St. Paul, Crookston, and Minneapolis to take part in our listening session tour, which took place on July 19, 21, 23, and 28th, respectively. The goal of these listening sessions is to hear directly from Hispanic/Latine Minnesotans about their experiences, concerns, and ideas for what our community needs to thrive. The insights generated from these listening sessions will help guide MCLA?s legislative agenda for 2023.

This year we focus on engaging with Hispanic/Latine youth in Minnesota. We want to provide a space for our youth to learn about the legislative process and about how they can be involved in developing solutions for their communities.

At each location, we asked the participants to share their thoughts and concerns related to a variety of policy areas, including education, economic development, health care, and culture/belonging. We also encouraged participants to share ideas of what needs to be done to address existing barriers and challenges.

The listening sessions offered a space for Hispanic/Latine Minnesotans to share their experiences and ideas of what they want to see in their communities. These insights will help guide the work of the council in the next two years and help us to better advise Minnesota?s elected officials. We are working on a report based on the findings of these listening sessions, which will be published and shared with the community at end of September.

We want to thank all the participants who took the time to attend the listening sessions and provided us with invaluable feedback.

Our gratitude also goes to all the local partners who have made these events possible. They are the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Alliance for Greater Equity and South-Central College (Owatonna); Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (St. Paul); In-Progress, and University of Minnesota Crookston (Crookston); Waite House | Pillsbury United Communities (Minneapolis).

Our last listening session will take place on Sunday, September 4th at the St. Alphonsus Church in Brooklyn Center. Below, you will find information regarding the event and how to register.

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La comunidad Hispana/Latine es una fuerza din?mica y en crecimiento en Minnesota. Este julio, invitamos a los residentes Hispanos/Latine y l?deres c?vicos de Owatonna, St. Paul, Crookston y Minneapolis a participar en nuestra gira de sesi?nes de escucha comunitaria, que tuvo lugar el 19, 21, 23 y 28 de julio, respectivamente. El objetivo de estas sesi?nes de escucha comunitaria es escuchar directamente a los Hispanos/Latine de Minnesota sobre sus experiencias, inquietudes e ideas sobre lo que nuestra comunidad necesita para prosperar. Las ideas generadas por estas sesi?nes de escucha comunitaria ayudar?n a guiar la agenda legislativa de MCLA para 2023.

Este a?o nos enfocamos en los j?venes Hispanos/Latine en Minnesota. Queremos brindar un espacio para que nuestros j?venes aprendan sobre el proceso legislativo y sobre c?mo pueden participar en el desarrollo de soluciones para sus comunidades.

En cada lugar, les pedimos a los participantes que compartieran sus pensamientos e inquietudes relacionados con una variedad de ?reas de pol?ticas, incluida la educaci?n, la econom?a, la atenci?n m?dica y la cultura/pertenencia. Tambi?n alentamos a los participantes a compartir ideas sobre lo que se debe hacer para abordar las barreras y los desaf?os existentes.

Las sesi?nes de escucha comunitaria ofrecieron un espacio para que los Hispanos/Latine de Minnesota compartieran sus experiencias e ideas sobre lo que quieren ver en sus comunidades. Estos conocimientos ayudar?n a guiar el trabajo del consejo en los pr?ximos dos a?os y nos ayudar?n a asesorar mejor a los legisladores de Minnesota. Estamos trabajando en un informe basado en los resultados de estas sesi?n de escucha comunitaria, que se publicar? y compartir? con la comunidad a fines de septiembre.

Queremos agradecer a todos los participantes que se tomaron el tiempo para asistir a las sesiones de escucha y nos brindaron comentarios invaluables.

Nuestra gratitud tambi?n se dirige a todos los socios locales que han hecho posible estos eventos. Ellos son?el Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Alliance for Greater Equity, y South-Central College (Owatonna); Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (St. Paul); In-Progress, y la Universidad de Minnesota Crookston (Crookston); Waite House | Pillsbury United Communities (Minneapolis).

Nuestra ?ltima sesi?n de escucha comunitaria tendr? lugar el domingo 4 de septiembre en la Iglesia St. Alphonsus en Brooklyn Center. A continuaci?n, encontrar? informaci?n sobre el evento y c?mo registrarse.

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Upcoming Community Listening Session! Register Today!/?Pr?xima Junta Comunitaria! ?Reg?strese hoy!/
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Click here [ [link removed] ] to register for our upcoming listening session in Brooklyn Center.

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Haga clic aqu? [ [link removed] ] para registrarse en nuestra pr?xima sesi?n de escucha comunitaria en Brooklyn Center.

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Bush Fellowship: It's almost time to apply for a Bush Fellowship!

Do you have a vision to impact your community in a big way? The Bush Fellowship [ [link removed] ] is an investment in you, so that you can make a difference in your community.

Applications [ [link removed] ] for the 2023 Bush Fellowship go from September 1 through September 29, 2022 at noon Central Time.

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Job Opportunities/Oportunidades de Trabajo
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*Policy Analyst -?Minnesota Budget Project*

Application due:?*August 19, 2022*

The Minnesota Budget Project?s Policy Analyst position produces analysis, identifies and advocates for policy solutions, and collaborates with state and national partners to advance public policies that expand opportunity and economic security to all Minnesotans, particularly Minnesotans with low incomes and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) Minnesotans. Current policy focus areas include affordable health care and child care, as well as responding to emerging state and federal issues.

Click here [ [link removed] ]? [ [link removed] ]to learn more and apply for this position.

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*Neighborhood & Community Relations (NCR) Director - City of Minneapolis*

Application due: *August **21, 2022*

The?Neighborhood & Community Relations (NCR) Director?position is responsible for managing efforts in providing coordination and support for annual public investment in communities, to bring the voice and concerns of all residents and communities into city decision making, and to build capacity within city staff and initiatives to and broad and inclusive community engagement practices in the City, neighborhood, and community organizations.

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Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Inclusion (Chief Inclusion Officer) -?*Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) **(JOB ID:?******57979)***

Application due: *August **23, 2022*

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking to hire a Chief Inclusion Officer responsible for developing strategies and tactics to advance and integrate equity and inclusion into all aspects of work at the State of Minnesota. Also an Assistant Commissioner of MMB, the Chief Inclusion Officer is responsible for advancing equity and inclusion practices within statewide human resource policies and operations. As leader of the Office of Inclusion, this person is responsible for overseeing the Governor?s One Minnesota Council on Inclusion and Equity? (?One Minnesota Council?) and the Governor?s Community Council on Inclusion and Equity (?Community Council?) to develop the strategic vision on statewide equity and inclusion initiatives and programs.?

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*Contracts Coordinator - City of Bloomington*

Application due: *August **24, 2022*

The Contracts Coordinator?support the Public Health Division in identifying, preparing and processing grants and contracts that promote, protect, and improve health for residents in the Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield (BER) communities.

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*Director of Finance and Operations - LATINOLEAD*

The Director of Finance and Operations is a self-motivated and detail-oriented leader with strong leadership. The position is responsible for the overall financial management and planning, accounting, banking functions and finance activities, including budgeting, audits, and reporting; and management operations for LatinoLEAD. The Director of Finance and Operations will work closely with the Executive Director to generate and track budgets both for internal purposes and outside funders.?

Learn more and apply for this position by clicking here [ [link removed] ].

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*Director of Civic Power - LATINOLEAD*

The Director of Civic Power at LatinoLEAD is a leader committed to advancing racial equity, advocating for public policy, community civic engagement, and has the drive to continue to work with local, state, and national government, nonprofit, and community partners. As a member of the Executive Team, the Director of Civic Policy will report to and closely work with the Executive Director on policy advocacy and strategy implementation.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and can effectively manage multiple issues and projects simultaneously. They will also be responsible for mentoring staff, cultivating advocacy, and collective power building skills within the team while also building cross-sector and intergovernmental relationships locally and statewide.

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Other opportunities to serve

*Emerging Farmers Working Group Seeks New Members*
*Apply now through September 8, 2022*

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture?s (MDA) Emerging Farmers? Working Group (EFWG) has openings for nine volunteer members for two-year terms. Minnesotans interested in making it easier for new and emerging farmers to create or sustain an agricultural business are encouraged to *apply now through September 8, 2022.*

Your voice matters. MDA encourage you to become a member of the 2022-2023 Emerging Farmers Working Group. Everyone is welcome to apply. The MDA is particularly interested in the following perspectives:
? Women
? Veterans
? Persons with a disability/disabilities
? American Indian/Alaska Native
? Communities of color
? Young
? Urban
The MDA website has the membership application [ [link removed] ] and more information on the EFWG page [ [link removed] ]. Email your questions to the Emerging Farmer Office at [email protected]

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August is here! The weather is getting hotter and we're ready to do some fun activities.? Summertime is the perfect time to get out of the house, try a new recipe, or pick a new book to read.

Here are some great activities you can do this August:

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trivia

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, you can join in on the fun at Station 81 in the Head House at Union Depot. Come by for Trivia Night, good food, and a good time.?

*Upcoming dates: August 10th and August 24*

*Location**:?*Head House?214 4th Street East, St. Paul, MN


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block party

Pillsbury House + Theatre and KRSM Radio invites you to a community Block Party on *Saturday, August 20th from 1-6pm* in celebration of PH+T?s 30th Anniversary & KRSM?s 5th!?From food trucks to live radio broadcasts, face painting to roller skating, there will be something for everyone!

*Location*:?Chicago Avenue between 35th and 36th Streets, Minneapolis, MN 55407


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fair

Looking for a fun family activity this summer? *The Minnesota State Fair* is where you want to be!?

Held over 12 days, from August 25th through Labor Day September 5th, the Minnesota State Fair brings excitement to all ages, from rides, games, and shows to food and shopping.

Learn more about this event?*here [ [link removed] ]*.


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food

Ecuador has many national cuisine that stems from its abundance of diverse culture and region. To celebrate the country's independence day in August 10th, we want to introduce you to one of them: *Empanadas de viento*!?

These empanadas are filled with cheese (and sliced onions, if you choose), cooked until crispy, and served with sugar. The combination of the oozy cheese and onions inside a crispy, fried empanada and sprinkled with sugar creates?the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack with a nice cup of black coffee.

If you are feeling adventurous, click here [ [link removed] ]to find out how to? make the perfect empandas de viento.?


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Looking for a new book to read?* Neruda on the Park* by Cleyvis Natera follows the story of?the Guerreros, a Dominican American family living in Upper Manhattan?s Nothar Park, and each member?s response to encroaching gentrification.

Natera's debut novel, Neruda on the Park explores the complex and beautiful reality of family, friendship, and ambition. It is also a story of community and the sacrifices we made to safeguard what we love most.?

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