Press Releases

As Minimum Wage Debate Heats Up At Capitol, Worker-Led Week Of Action to Highlight Corporate Responsibility to End Poverty Wages in Minnesota

February 25, 2014

For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 25, 2014 Contact: Josh Keller, 612-270-2984, jkeller@mnfaireconomy.org orGreta Bergstrom, 651-336-6722, greta@takeactionminnesota.org Community names Target, Wal-Mart & the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as obstacles to higher wages. Minneapolis, MN (Feb. 25) – On the first day

Lori Stee Endorsed by TakeAction Minnesota for Ramsey County Commissioner District 3

February 4, 2014

Greta Bergstrom Endorsed by TakeAction Minnesota for State House District 64B

February 3, 2014

December 11, 2013

TakeAction Minnesota Commends Elizabeth Glidden

TakeAction Minnesota’s Executive Director, Dan McGrath, responded to this afternoon’s announcement that Minneapolis City Council Member Elizabeth Glidden was selected as a Bush Fellow for 2013, as a result of

November 11, 2013

TakeAction Minnesota Congratulates Dai Thao on Election to St. Paul City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 11, 2013Contact:  Greta Bergstrom, 651.336.6722, greta@takeactionminnesota.org St. Paul, MN (November 11, 2013) –  TakeAction Minnesota’s Executive Director, Dan McGrath, released the following statement in reaction

November 7, 2013

TakeAction Minnesota Congratulates Minneapolis Mayor-Elect Betsy Hodges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — November 7, 2013Contact: Greta Bergstrom, 651.336.6722, greta@takeactionminnesota.org TakeAction Minnesota Congratulates Minneapolis Mayor-Elect Betsy Hodges  Minneapolis, MN – TakeAction Minnesota’s Executive Director, Dan McGrath, released the following

October 25, 2013

TakeAction Minnesota Hosts First-of-its-Kind Public Meeting with Target Corp. Over Solutions to Reducing State’s Racial Jobs Gap

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 25, 2013Contact: Greta Bergstrom, 651.336.6722, greta@takeactionminnesota.org TAKEACTION MINNESOTA HOSTS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PUBLIC MEETING WITH TARGET CORPORATION OVER SOLUTIONS TO REDUCING STATE’S RACIAL JOBS GAP Target Corp. announces

September 6, 2013

MNsure Rates Will Help Hundreds of Thousands Find Improved Health Care Coverage With Lowest Average Rates Nationally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 6, 2013Contact: Greta Bergstrom, 651.336.6722, greta@takeactionminnesota.org MNsure Rates Will Help Hundreds of Thousands Find Improved Health Care Coverage With Lowest Average Rates Nationally St. Paul, MN

July 30, 2013

TakeAction Minnesota Endorses Betsy Hodges for Minneapolis Mayor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 30, 2013Contact: Greta Bergstrom, 651.336.6722, greta@takeactionminnesota.org TakeAction Minnesota Endorses Betsy Hodges for Minneapolis Mayor Hodges led screening field with boldest vision for equity,deep commitment to

July 15, 2013

Dai Thao Endorsed by TakeAction Minnesota for Saint Paul City Council Seat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 15, 2013Contact: Greta Bergstrom, 651.336.6722, greta@takeactionminnesota.org Dai Thao Endorsed by TakeAction Minnesota for Saint Paul CityCouncil Seat Bold progressive stands out in strong field of