Blogger Roundup: Transit Funding, School Art Projects and Business Tips

Each week, Southwest Minneapolis Patch community members turn to Patch’s Local Voices section to share information, insight and opinions about what matters to them. Patch blogs give anyone from gardening enthusiasts to local business owners the power to easily connect with the whole neighborhood.

Here’s a look at what Southwest Minneapolis Patch bloggers had to say over the last week.

Certain garden and household plants are toxic to pets

Westgate Pet Clinic Doctors explain why you should keep lillies away from your cats.

Local cloud strategy integration firm helps nonprofits manage date with a streamlined solution

Two art projects created by 2nd and 3rd grade students at Michael Dowling School in Minneapolis will be featured on digital billboards in the Twin Cities for the next month.

South Minneapolis Classroom Art Projects Selected to Appear on Twin Cities Billboards

Two art projects created by 2nd and 3rd grade students at Michael Dowling School in Minneapolis will be featured on digital billboards in the Twin Cities for the next month.

Minneapolis Be The Match Walk+Run

This fundraising event helps patients with blood cancers like leukemia find a marrow donor and receive a life-saving transplant.

Minnesota voters want transit funded

Minneapolis Regional Chamber President and CEO Todd Klingel urges readers to contact their legislators and engage in discussion about transit and funding for better public transportation.

Minneapolis Public Schools Volunteers Win Minwax® 2012 Do Good With Wood Award

Minneapolis Public Schools Assistive Technology Center Volunteer Program won the award for designing and fabricating equipment for special education students.

Opera Under The Stars Returns

Tickets go on aale May 20 for Mill City Summer Opera’s All-Star Cast in ‘The Barber Of Seville.’

Getting Organized: Choosing the Right Business Structure

Are you starting your own business, but not sure what structure to use? The Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development offers advice.

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