Minneapolis, MN Focus

PROGRESSIVE TALK RADIO MINNEAPOLIS:
AM950 KTNF
Check out their program schedule here.

Check out their calendar of local Minneapolis events here.

Sign up for their mailing list here.

Check out their recommended books for Progressives here, or visit their book store partner:

Check out our new bookstore Partner: Common Good Bookstore at Western and Selby just south of Highway 94 below Nina's Cafe. You can browse their wonderful selection or order online at Common Good Books.com


CURRENT TV:
Current TV, founded by Al Gore, includes some of the best journalism in America today. In particular their Vanguard series is amazing and should not be missed by ANYONE who wants to know in depth coverage of some of the major stories in the world.

In most areas Current TV is available on:
DIRECTV Channel 358
DISH Network Channel 196
Comcast Digital: Channel 107
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 189

Check out their program schedule here.


Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation

Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation is the umbrella organization of Minneapolis area local unions and includes 121 affiliated unions. Affiliated with the AFL-CIO, the Minneapolis RLF's mission is to organize in the community for social and economic justice for all working people.

The MRLF office is located at the Minneapolis United Labor Center, Suite 542, 312 Central Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55414 (corner of Central Ave. and University Ave.). Phone: 612-379-4206. Fax: 612-379-1307.

Labor Community Services Food Shelf

If you're a union member in need of emergency food assistance, please contact Community Services at 612-379-8133.

If you can help feed union members in need of food assistance, please make checks payable to: "Labor Community Services." Please write "food program" on the memo line. Mail checks to: Labor Community Services, 312 Central Ave., Suite 542, Minneapolis, MN 55414.


Gente de Minnesota: El Periodico de nuestra gente en Minnesota http://www.gentedeminnesota.com/index.php
Latino Communications Network
1516 E. Lake Street Suite #200
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612.729.5900 Fax: 612.729.5999
email: juancarlos@lcnmedia.com

Latino Communications Network also owns "La Invasora 1400", KLNV 1400 AM, a radio station born out of the "A Day Without Immigrants" rallies.


MINNEAPOLIS DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA:

The local Minneapolis affiliate of Howard Dean's Democracy for America. The progressive grassroots at its best.

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Diamonds Coffee Shoppe, 1618 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis--three blocks north of Broadway.


NAACP Minneapolis
From the ballot box to the classroom, the dedicated workers, organizers, and leaders who forged this great organization and maintain its status as a champion of social justice, fought long and hard to ensure that the voices of African Americans would be heard. For one hundred years, the talent and tenacity of NAACP members have saved lives and changed many negative aspects of American society.

Here is the local branch of the NAACP:

Minneapolis NAACP
310 E. 38TH STREET
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-822-8205

Find NAACP related events in Minneapolis here.


MINNEAPOLIS DRINKING LIBERALLY:
"Promoting Democracy one Pint at a Time"

For those who like to combine social interaction with political action, please enjoy this local Drinking Liberally group:

Every Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm
331 Club, 331 13th Ave NE (13th and University in Northeast Minneapolis)


MINNEAPOLIS DEMOCRATIC-FARM-LABOR PARTY:
Minneapolis DFL
PO Box 58-1396
Minneapolis, MN 55458-1396

To get involved with your local Democratic-Farm-Labor Party, please contact:
The Coordinated Campaign has an office at 312 Central Ave SE, suite #298.
Phone number: (612) 367-8380
email: volunteer@mpls.dfl.org


Food Co-ops in Minneapolis:
Food Co-ops are an excellent way of getting healthy food at reasonable prices.

Seward Co-op Grocery & Deli
2823 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
Phone: (612) 338-2465
FAX: (612) 338-6267
cust@seward.coop
http://www.seward.coop/

Eastside Food Co-op
2551 Central Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418
Phone: (612) 788-0950
FAX: (612) 781-2324
amy@eastsidefood.coop
http://www.eastsidefood.coop/

Wedge Community Co-op
2105 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
Phone: (612) 871-3993
FAX: (612) 871-0734
wedge@wedge.coop
http://www.wedge.coop

North County Cooperative Grocery
1929 S 5th
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
Phone: (612) 338-3110
FAX: (612) 692-8721
http://www.northcountrycoop.com/

Linden Hills Natural Home
2822 West 43rd Street
Minneapolis,Minnesota 55410
Phone: (612) 279-2479
FAX: (612) 922-5538
info@lindenhills.coop
www.lindenhills.coop


GREEN BUSINESSES IN THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA: These are some of the best local businesses around. Taken from the Green America Green Pages

Green Career Tracks
www.greencareertracks.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 10% off three-month plan.
"Want to work for a sustainable world?" Green careers are being created daily in environmental industries and green business opportunities. Free ½-hr consultation to get started.
Phone: (612)822-0288
4132 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Peace Coffee
www.peacecoffee.com
"Commit to your beans and your bike!" An alternative approach to coffee based on the belief that coffee should reward your taste buds while respecting coffee farmers and the environment. 100% Fair Trade, organic, and shade grown. Micro-roasted, delivered by bike and biodiesel van in the Twin Cities.
Phone: (888)324-7872
2801 21st Ave. S
Ste. 130
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Coffee and Tea, Ltd.
www.coffeeandtealtd.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Free freight on mail orders over $50 with mention of the National Green Pages™.
Has a very large selection of Fair Trade Certified™ coffees. All mail orders are roasted after you place your order.
Phone: (612)920-6344
Fax: (612)920-6344
2730 W. 43rd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55410-1656

Cooperative Grocer Magazine
www.cooperativegrocer.coop
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: Free sample issue.
Trade magazine for food co-op board members, staff, and managers, plus other food co-op publications including a comprehensive national directory.
Phone: (612)436-9182
Fax: (612)692-8563
c/0 Triangle Park Creative
2600 E. Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Franklin National Bank
www.franklinbankmpls.com
"At Franklin Bank, we have a mission... well, actually, it's a passion for improving the urban community. Our vision is to be the leader in improving the urban community. Everyday we work hard to find new ways to use our resources to improve life in urban Minneapolis. We believe social responsibility based on solid partnerships is vital for the success of our communities. We embrace diversity and support the individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations who work tirelessly to: create jobs, build affordable housing, help individuals reach their goals, and improve the quality of life for all of us. We are a locally owned, CDFI certified community bank, offering all the financial tools you need. Partner with us and together we can accomplish great things!"
Phone: (651)259-2221
Fax: (651)259-2231
525 Washington Avenue N.
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Integrative Growth, Inc.
www.integrativegrowth.com
Consultants apply systems-oriented, integrative thinking to drive your business's growth. "We are environmentally conscious and passionate about cultivating sustainability."
Phone: (612)605-6270
100 S. 5th St.
Ste.1900
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Community Reinvestment Fund
www.crfusa.com
CRF is the nation's leader in bringing capital to public and private nonprofit community development lenders through the secondary market for loans. CRF has injected nearly one billion dollars into economically disadvantaged communities around the country to help stimulate economic development, provide affordable housing and support community facilities.
Phone: (800)475-3050
Fax: (612)338-3236
801 Nicollet Mall
Ste. 1700 W
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2500

Northcountry Cooperative Development Fund
www.NCDF.org
Member-owned and -governed cooperative financial intermediary offering loans to cooperative enterprises across the Upper Midwest, and an investment opportunity to all. Has made millions of dollars in capital available to a range of small consumer, worker, housing, and producer cooperatives and their members, thus fostering the growth and development of community-based enterprises owned and governed by those who use them.
Phone: (612)331-9103
Fax: (612)331-9145
219 Main St. SE
Ste. 500
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2152

Jim Larson, Reg. Invest. Adv., Northeast Securities, Inc.
www.jimvlarson.com
Investment advice and brokerage services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. Building long-term relationships with clients who are personally committed to investing in a socially responsible manner. Member, First Affirmative Financial Network.
Phone: (888)333-2166
Fax: (952)541-0845
5775 Wayzata Blvd.
Ste. 700
Minneapolis, MN 55416-1233

Effect Partners
www.EffectPartners.com
A pioneer and the recognized experts on best practices in sustainability and social change marketing. We have 20 years of experience creating social change to build brands
Phone: (952)426-7800
4208 Park Glen Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416

Center for Global Education
www.centerforglobaleducation.org
Conducts short-term "reality tours" to Mexico, Central America, Southern Africa, and elsewhere. Brings travelers face-to-face with others struggling for justice and human dignity.
Phone: (800)299-8889
Fax: (612)330-1695
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1350

CONTEMPL8 T-SHIRTS
www.CONTEMPL8.net
Eco-friendly, independent, and socially responsible screen printer specializing in water-based printing since 2001. Affordable and sustainable, with a deep commitment to the environment. Your design printed on T-shrits, hoodies, and more.
Phone: (877)847-4478
P.O. Box 8414
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Birch Clothing
www.birchclothing.com
Special offer for Green Pages™ readers: 10% off with coupon code.
Wide selection of contemporary, ethically manufactured, fair trade, eco-fashion apparel, accessories, gifts, jewelry, lingerie, and baby clothing. Many made in the USA selections.
Phone: (612)-590-0758
P.O. Box 19521
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Twin Cities Green
www.twincitiesgreen.com
Independently and family-owned Twin Cities Green sells eco-friendly furniture, home decor, gifts, and lifestyle enhancements made with recycled, reclaimed, natural, sustainable, and organic materials.
Phone: (612)374-4581
Fax: (612)374-4582
2405 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405

ecoEnvelopes, LLC
www.ecoenvelopes.com
"Do good. Save money." Reusable, two-way envelopes for bill paying, direct mail, and office supply.
Phone: (888)428-4364
Fax: (651)351-2757
212 3rd Ave. N
Ste. 354
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Cocoon House
www.cocoonhouse.com
Features scarves, shawls, jackets, sterling natural stone jewelry, and beaded handbags. Wholesale unique accessories for women.
Phone: (888)237-8940
Fax: (612)331-8941
2929 University Ave. SE
Ste. 112
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Trade for Change
www.tradeforchange.com
Clothing and accessories for kids and grown-ups and recycled glass jewelry handmade by women in Africa. Proceeds provide sustainable livelihoods for 400 women in Ghana.
Phone: (800)338-3032
Fax: (612)781-0450
P.O. Box 18323
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Northern Sun
www.northernsun.com
A great selection of environmental, social-political messages on T-shirts, bumper stickers, buttons, and more. "Since 1979, we've been finding the silver lining to the mushroom cloud."
Phone: (800)258-8579
Fax: (612)729-0149
2916 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55406-2065


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