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07/14/2026

EXTREME HEAT: KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS

Heat Exhaustion
Signs may include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, or cool, clammy skin.

What to do:

• Move to a cool place
• Loosen clothing
• Apply cool, wet cloths
• Sip cool water
• Rest and do not return to strenuous activity

Heatstroke is a medical emergency. Signs may include a temperature of 103°F or higher, confusion, fainting, a severe headache, or hot, red skin that may be dry or damp.

Call 911 immediately. Move the person to a cooler place and cool them with wet cloths, water, or a cool bath. Do not give them anything to drink.

Stay safe:

• Drink water throughout the day
• Wear lightweight, loose clothing
• Limit outdoor activity during the hottest hours
• Never leave children, adults, or pets in a parked car
• Check on older adults and neighbors
• Bring pets inside and provide plenty of water

When temperatures rise, don’t take chances. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and know when to get help.

07/14/2026

WEBSITE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO MAKE APPLYING EASIER

The MN PROMISE Act website has been updated to make the application process easier to understand, including the steps and stages needed for a grant application to move forward directly on the website's main page.

If you have not applied yet, now is a good time to apply, schedule a 1:1 support meeting, or register for an upcoming online information session.

To date, the program has supported over 1,000 businesses, distributing approximately $16 million in funding. Round 2 funding remains open, with $60 million still available for eligible businesses.

Round 2 of the MN PROMISE Act Grant for Minneapolis and Saint Paul is open now.The original application deadline was December 14, but since funding is still available, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the funds run out. Click below to start your application. MN PROMISE Act Gran...

07/13/2026

07/13/2026

Social media is great for sharing cuteness, but not for solid tax advice. The warns that inaccurate or misleading tax info shared on social media could lead to steep civil and criminal penalties for those who take the bait. www.irs.gov/scams

07/13/2026

07/13/2026

GOODBYE NETFLIX. GOODBYE HULU. GOODBYE PAID STREAMING

Save money and move over to watching the same content for free.

Cancel paid streaming subscriptions this year.

Here's a legit list to watch the same content for free.

Here's the list:
1. Tubi: free movies and shows, no account needed
2. Pluto TV: free live channels and on demand
3. Peacock free tier: select shows and older films
4. YouTube: more to watch than any paid app
5. Kanopy: free through your library card
6. Hoopla: also free with a library card, movies included
7. Plex: free streaming, no signup required
8. PBS: full episodes online at no cost
9. The Roku Channel: free with ads
10. Crackle: free Sony titles
11. Freevee: Amazon's free tier
12. Local network apps: free next-day episodes
13. Your library: DVDs are still around

07/13/2026

Ways to get ready for back to school and get school supplies ready, too!

07/10/2026

Saving challenge

07/10/2026

Life skills

Today a list of how often should your clean your stuff.

SAVE THIS

07/09/2026

If you're sending your child to a summer day camp, you may be eligible to claim the cost through the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Learn more from the : www.irs.gov/dependentcare