RT @Reach4Wellness: My leader @D4Commish taking care of the people business at NACo @MNcounties

Our annual meeting of the National Association of Counties is taking place in the City and County of Philadelphia! It’s an honor to Chair the Community, Economic & Workforce Development Committee where we started the conference with shaping our Federal platform. @NACoTweets

RT @HennepinEM: July 4th, 2025 - A Heat Advisory was issued for Hennepin County from 12 p.m. (noon) until 8 p.m. tonight. Drink plenty of f….

Our Newsletter recapping the month of June is out 📧 Some highlights of what’s inside includes: . ▫️Grieving the loss of Melissa and Mark Hortman .▫️ Naloxone (Narcan) Training and Resources .▫️ Upcoming events in the District .

Welcome to our District’s newest addition- Rayaf Health Clinic at 2800 Chicago!🥳 Dr. Farhiyo opened Rayaf to provide maternal health and whole health services to the community she lives in and beyond. Elevate Hennepin helped support Rayaf’s development leading up to opening day.

RT @Hennepin: Tonight and tomorrow, the Lowry Bridge and other MN landmarks are shining green to honor the late Melissa and Mark Hortman. G….

RT @toreyvanoot: Melissa and Mark Hortman will lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol today. Visitors can pay their respects this afternoon.….

Today we recognized @hennepin county employees who truly do great work. Award winners were colleagues who excelled in disparity reduction, climate and resiliency, equity, innovation, integrity, people first and stewardship. These are the people that help move the county forward!

"This history-making facility is really going to help our state reduce its reliance on landfills, conserve energy and natural resources, and reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions,". Love that for us!.

RT @Hennepin: Extreme heat is headed our way. Find a cooling option near you using our interactive map. https://t.c….

Getting through this week has required connecting with loved ones and community. Community heals, we can’t go without it. Thankful for all the people that provided safe spaces for us all in the last several days. Joy is medicine. Joy is resistance.

The start of my Juneteenth was at @Fort_Snelling for @mnhs’s Juneteenth tour, it was incredible! The highlight of Black history in Fort Snelling reveals that freedom seekers there shaped the early beginnings of what is now known as Minnesota. 🎥: Minnesota Spokesman Recorder.

This is why we say none of us are free until all of us are free. Happy Juneteenth, D4! ❤️🖤💚💛.

RT @eji_org: On this day in 1865, after white Southerners had extended the enslavement of countless Black people by concealing the Civil Wa….

Today we lost a champion. It's an unfathomable loss. There are so many layers to my grief. Right now, my prayers are with Melissa and Mark’s family and friends. I am also praying for Sen. Hoffman, his wife, and I wish them a full recovery. This is a dark day for our state.

Our Somali Heart Health gathering was a joy! Dr. Abdi Jama and Nadira Mohamed provided insight, facts and advice that left an impact on us all. Thank you Yusra Mohamud for facilitating the conversation, African Development Center for hosting, and Oasis Mediterranean for catering!

🗣️ Special Edition Newsletter: all things Juneteenth. We’ve highlighted for you events in District 4 and celebrations around the region. Take some time to honor the history behind Juneteenth with loved ones next week. See you at Soul of the Southside.

B. Robert Lewis is Minnesota Black History you should know. Since I've received this award from the MN Public Health Association, I think about the legacy of our first Black Senator often. Thank you to my colleagues for surprising me with a highlight acknowledging this award.

Make sure to come by our Somali Heart Health gathering taking place on Thursday at the African Development Center. Bring a mother, auntie, neighbor- anyone who could benefit. Looking forward to an insightful conversation and delicious bites catered by Oasis Mediterranean Grill.