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St. Paul-based nonprofit Casa de Esperanza, which for nearly 40 years has worked to end domestic violence in Minnesota and nationwide, is changing its name to Esperanza United.
According to President and CEO Patti Tototzintle, the new name will make it easier for those who use Esperanza United s services. Previously, Tototzintle said, the organization which focuses on the Latino community had two websites and several names for its various programs. Casa de Esperanza referred to the nonprofit s local programs, while its national programs became known as the National Latino Network. Each had its own website. Now that s not going to be needed, Tototzintle said. We will be Esperanza United and we will be [marketed as] a national organization that still has a presence in Minnesota and in the Twin Cities.
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The city of Woodbury is planning to tighten watering restrictions this week, responding to intensifying drought conditions.
The new restrictions will limit city residents to watering lawns on their trash pickup day, as well as one weekend day specified by the city. Before the drought, Woodbury residents were able to water on every odd or even day of the month, depending on their address.
Homeowners associations also are subject to the new rules. Those with irrigation controllers will have to reprogram their devices to water on the allowed days.
In addition to the new restrictions on residents, owners of commercial properties can now water grass only on Fridays.