Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) has moved into a new location, 3905 California St. NE. The new building is three times larger than the food shelf’s former location. (SACA Food Shelf)
Food shelf opens new building, announces new model
On April 13, the Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) food shelf opened a new set of doors at 3905 California St. NE.
The food shelf announced a new food market concept they call a Community Market in response to food needs in the community. “This new model is designed to make food access easier, more flexible, and better aligned with what families need,” Interim
Executive Director Andréa Kish-Bailey wrote in a press release. “It gives neighbors more opportunities to stop in, choose the food that works best for their households, and bring home fresh items more often without worrying about booking an appointment.”
The Community Market is open Mondays and Thursdays 3-6 p.m., and Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.
Boxers headed to nationals
Kesihun Terry and Jerry Bridges, both boxers at the Firehouse Boxing Gym, have advanced to the 2026 Golden Gloves of America National Boxing Tournament. The tournament will take place May 11-17 in Tulsa, Okla.
“This is a special time for the gym and proof that everything comes full circle,” said Sean Clerkin, gym co-owner. “The last two years for these young men have been extremely difficult and they have been nothing but resilient, steadfast in their training and have lead by example.”
Street sweeping in Minneapolis
Public Works is midway through its spring street sweeping program that began on April 21 in Minneapolis. The program aims to clear away what accumulated in the streets over the winter. Drivers are advised to look for temporary hot pink “No Parking” signs in order to avoid a ticket or towing. The signs will be posted at least 24 hours prior to sweeping taking place to give drivers adequate time to relocate their vehicles.
The program will last for approximately four weeks. The schedule can be found on the City’s interactive map at https://www.minneap
olismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/street-sweep/street-sweep-map/.
Superintendent earns award
Zena Stenvik, superintendent at Columbia Heights Public Schools, was selected by the JFK Library Foundation to receive the Profile in Courage Award. Stenvik is one of four people who will earn the award this year.
This year, according to a press release, “Four community leaders will accept the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award on behalf of the people of the Twin Cities.
“The Award is being presented to the people of the Twin Cities of Minnesota for risking their lives to protect their neighbors and immigrant community members from an unprecedented federal law enforcement operation, peacefully defending the human rights and values that serve as the foundation of our Constitutional democracy.”
Congratulations, students
Jamie Thompson, Madeleine Eskin, Safa Bibas and Truman Ingersoll, Minneapolis, were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Maddy Blaylark, a DeLaSalle student, signed to play women’s basketball with Northern State, a NCAA Division II school.