🌱 Raising Minimum Wage + ‘Green’ Hydrogen At Minneapolis Plant

Hello, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; nice. High: 80 Low: 59.

Here are the top four stories in Minneapolis today:

1. A higher minimum wage is coming to Minneapolis starting Jul. 1. Minimum wage will be $13.50 at businesses with under 100 employees and $15 at businesses with over 100 employees. The minimum wage at small businesses will continue to increase each year until it also reaches $15. (CBS Minnesota)
2. CEOs from ten health care systems pledge to combat gun violence. According to Minneapolis’ Crime Dashboard, 147 people had been shot in the city as of Apr. 27, 2022, while 129 had been shot by the same date in 2021. Hospital response teams are expecting an increase in gunshot victims as temperatures rise. (KSTP)
3. The Minneapolis Fire Department contains an early Wednesday morning fire at popular restaurant Bar La Grassa. The department reports that no one was injured and the fire did not spread beyond the stove. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated. (CBS Minnesota)
4. CenterPoint Energy is testing 'green' hydrogen at its downtown Minneapolis plant. The project could save 1,200 tons of carbon emissions, but it will also use two gallons of water every minute. Facing a variety of difficulties and restrictions, the project aims to be a test run of this new technology. (Bring Me The News)

Today in Minneapolis:

• Argentine Jewish Artists - Jewish Community Center of the Greater Saint Paul Area Inc (1:00 PM)
• Job Search Assistance - Minneapolis Central Library (2:00 PM)
• FREE Weekly Vaccinations - Allina Commons (3:30 PM)
• Creative Writing Workshop - Northeast Community Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to enjoy the city and the sunshine this summer? Check out this list of upcoming summer events and be ready to mark your calendar. (Meet Minneapolis via Facebook)
• Your job during the pandemic may have made you eligible for frontline worker pay. Check the qualifications to find out. (Minneapolis Public Schools via Facebook)
• Don’t hide that pride! The Twin Cities have plenty of different Pride events going on this month. Check out a list of what's happening on Patch. (Minneapolis Patch)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.