Hello friends and neighbors!
In the last month my team has had an opportunity to get into the community to meet residents and other community members. I visited Greenfield for the groundbreaking of their new broadband service, Memorial Day Services in Maple Grove, and community vaccination sites in Dayton and Maple Grove. I have enjoyed meeting so many residents and am excited for more opportunities to get into the community. My team is planning our summer list of events and if there is something we should know about, please reach out to my District Director Amy Van Schepen at amy.vanschepen@hennepin.us.
To see more of our community events, make sure you follow my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/D7Anderson.
Public Works Construction Tour
This month, Commissioner Anderson’s team and members of Hennepin County Public Works staff had the opportunity to tour two construction projects that are ongoing within the county. The West Broadway Avenue Bridges and the Webber 44 corridor reconstruction are going to provide improvements to their communities with increased walkability and transit options. Check out our Facebook page for more pictures from our tour.
County board approves additional $31.7M for future emergency rental assistance
The county board accepted an additional $31.7 million of Emergency Rental Assistance funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. This latest funding will help 8,600 county residents impacted by the pandemic maintain stable housing.
Since 2020, the county has designated $80 million of rental assistance.
How to get help with rent if you live in Hennepin County:
- Apply yourself through RentHelpMN
- Have your landlord start an application for you through the Zero Balance Project
Know more about Emerald Ash Borer
With one million ash trees in Hennepin County, emerald ash borer remains an important topic in our community. The value of trees provides a lot of benefits including shade, saving energy, and keeping our community healthy with improved water and air quality. To this measure, we have provided a video on how to protect ash trees from the threat of emerald ash borer. Please check out our page for more information on the signs of infestation, how to protect and remove your trees (if needed).
New face covering requirements now apply inside county buildings
On June 15, county commissioners approved new face covering requirements inside county buildings.
Face coverings are:
- Optional for fully vaccinated building visitors and employees
- Required for non-vaccinated building visitors and employees
If you feel sick or have tested positive for COVID-19, do not enter county buildings.
All are strongly encouraged to stay least six feet from other people, regardless of vaccination status.
Minnesotans 12 and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesotans age 12 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer (2 shot series) vaccine is approved for people 12 and older. The Moderna (2 shot series) vaccine and the Johnson and Johnson (single shot) vaccine are approved for people 18 and older.
How to get a vaccine with Hennepin County
Hennepin County semi-permanent vaccine clinics
Between now and July 1, Hennepin County is offering immediate COVID-19 vaccine appointments to people 12 and older at its semi-permanent vaccine clinics at Earle Browne Heritage Center and Robbinsdale Middle Schools. Walk-ins are also accepted as supply allows. The vaccine is free and you do not need to be a Hennepin County resident:
Hennepin County COVID-19 vaccine registration
For questions or for help registering, call 612-348-8900. Help is available in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong.
Hennepin County Public Health Clinic
The Hennepin County Public Health Clinic is offering first and second dose COVID-19 vaccines to people 12 and older during normal clinic hours. The clinic has the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. Call 612-543-5555 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Walk-ins are accepted as supply allows.
Clinic hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Clinic address: Fourth floor, Health Services Building; 525 Portland Ave; Minneapolis, MN 55415
Getting to the Hennepin County Public Health Clinic:
- The blue and green light rail lines stop at U.S. Bank Stadium Station, 0.3 miles from the clinic
- Many downtown buses also stop near the clinic
- The clinic will give you a voucher for discounted parking in Hennepin Healthcare’s parking lot at 6th Street and Park Avenue
- There is also paid parking in nearby lots or at meters along the street
Other vaccine options
- Find and connect with local vaccine providers using Minnesota’s Vaccine Locator
- Check availability for the COVID-19 vaccine through Minnesota’s Vaccine Connector
- Or contact your primary care provider
The best COVID-19 vaccine is the first one you can get.
About District 7
The 7th District serves the cities of
Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetrista, Southern Mound, Rogers,
St. Bonifacius, Hanover, Northwest Plymouth, and Rockford.
Contact us
Kevin Anderson
Commissioner, 7th District
Amy Van Schepen
District Director
612-543-1273
Kristy Janigo
Policy Director
612-596-9040