Author Archives: Dan Dorff

Minneapolis ADU Survey

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Researchers in Iowa State University’s Community and Regional Planning program are conducting a study on Accessory Dwelling Units and would like to hear from Minneapolis residents. Accessory Dwelling Units (sometimes just referred to as ADUs or “granny cottages”) are smaller dwelling units located on the same lot with single family homes, with the smaller unit generally rented out or used as additional living space. ADUs can come in a few different forms, such as a converted garage, a detached unit in the backyard, or even a converted basement space. 

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February 2021 Committee Meetings

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Our February Committee Meetings will be held February 25th via Zoom only (due to Governor’s orders) beginning at 5:30pm. The Zoom link will be sent out Thursday afternoon. If you attended or were emailed a link to a recent General Membership Meeting we will send you a link to this Thursday’s meeting. If you have not attended or received a Zoom link to a recent meeting and wish to join us this Thursday please send an email to villageventura@gmail.com, contact us through out webpage at venturavillage.org, or call 612-548-1598 and let us know. Due to heightened security you must include your full name and address. There is also a phone in option for those that wish to call in. If you need help or have questions regarding Zoom you can state that as well.

Prepare and Prosper

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Prepare + Prosper (P+P) is a nonprofit that works with people to build financial well-being and build financial systems that work for everyone. We harness the power of volunteers and organizational partnerships to provide free, one-on-one financial coaching, low fee, banking products to help build wealth (available regardless of banking! *), and free tax preparation and financial services to create economic opportunity for everyone. Learn what we can do for you below!

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