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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Hiring of Chris Taylor as Chief Inclusion Officer

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the hiring of Chris Taylor as the Chief Inclusion Officer. Taylor is currently the Chief Inclusion Officer with the Minnesota Historical Society. “I am excited to hire Chris Taylor as the Chief Inclusion Officer for the State of Minnesota,” Governor Walz said. “Chris demonstrates a deep commitment to supporting diversity and equity in everything he does. The Lieutenant Governor and I could not ask for a better partner to lead the One Minnesota Council on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, and make sure our institutions across the state look like and support the people we are working for.” “We are better as an office, a community, and a state when the perspectives of all Minnesotans are at the table and empowered to use their voices,” Lieutenant Governor Flanagan said.“Chris approaches his work through the lens of equity, and has deep relationships with important stakeholders, including our communities of color, Native communities, school districts, and higher education institutions. I look forward to collaborating on an issue close to my heart.” “We are fortunate to live in a state that affords us the opportunity to learn from so many cultures. As the Chief…

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Ask a Muslim Scholar June 2019

Q: Assalamualaikum sheik I have a question… My father has some amount of money deposited in an Islamic bank and they provide some amount of money which the bank people call it as profit …every month some amount of money is provided by the bank on my fathers fixed deposit sometimes more and sometimes less but no fixed profit … the amount varies every month … it’s an Islamic bank … is it halal to take the profit that is given by the Islamic bank … please, can you advise me on this. A: The dividends your father received from the Islamic bank is the profit accrued on the amount he has deposited. Islamic banks make money by investing the amount in ethical shares or companies. They are giving you from the profit they make on such investments. So, it is a lawful income; your father can use it as he wishes. The bank is not giving it as gratis or a charity. They divide the profit according to the terms of the contract with the depositors – your father included. Therefore, your father should have no qualms or inhibitions about using the halal profit accruing on the amount he…

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Adults With Long-Term Health Conditions Need Vaccines to Stay Healthy

Each year, thousands of adults in the United States suffer from serious illnesses that could have been prevented by vaccines. These diseases can be serious and require you to go to the hospital or be out of work for a long time. Many adults simply do not know they are at high risk for diseases like influenza (flu) and pneumococcal, which vaccines can prevent. Many long-term health conditions like diabetes or asthma place adults at higher risk for problems if they get sick. Some diseases are more common or more dangerous as adults get older, like shingles. Some adults may not have gotten certain vaccines because they were not available when they were children putting them at risk for the disease. It is important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about vaccines you need to stay healthy. Ask about these vaccines at your next visit: Flu: Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated every year. It is especially important for young children, pregnant women, older people and those with long-term health conditions. Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td or Tdap): All adults need a Tdap vaccine one time, and then a Td vaccine every 10 years. Pregnant women…

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Attend the Pizza With Police Event on May 15

The second-annual “Pizza With Police” event will be held 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Rosland Park, 4300 W. 66th St., Edina. This event is held in partnership with the Bloomington Police Department and is sponsored by Brew Pub Lotzza Motzza Pizza, Jerry’s Foods and Cub Foods. Pizza With Police gives community members an opportunity to meet members of local law enforcement. Attendees can purchase a slice of pizza and a beverage for $5. Law enforcement and their families will receive a complimentary slice of pizza and beverage. Balloon artists, face painters, and yard games will also be available. Attendees will also be able to meet the Edina SWAT Team, Motorcycle Unit, Bloomington Bomb Squad, and a K-9 officer. “It’s an honor to be able to work with Brew Pub Lotzza Motzza Pizza on this Pizza with Police event. We’re excited to be able to interact with area residents over a slice of pizza. We want to make this a great community event,” said Edina Lt. Dan Conboy. “All the proceeds from this event benefit Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (MN LEMA), which helps families of those who have fallen in the line of duty. That makes this a very…