Project Sweetie Pie founder Michael Chaney has spent more than 30 years weaving together climate justice, urban farming and community organizing in North Minneapolis rooted in a tradition of community-led, community-fed change.
Aamira Redd
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Minneapolis fair opens doors for the formerly incarcerated
Twin Cities Rise re-entry resource fair drew more than 150 people to Minneapolis Central Library on April 14 connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with fair-chance employers and support services.
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The ‘Wizard of Oz’ is coming to the Children’s Theatre
Children’s Theatre Company Wizard of Oz Minneapolis 2026 runs April 21 through June 14 with a diverse ensemble cast and choreography by Christopher Windom.
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New teen center ‘The Wood’ opens in Brooklyn Park
The Wood teen center in Brooklyn Park opens, offering youth new opportunities for growth, creativity and connection.
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Black Europe Film Festival returned to Minneapolis for second year
The Black Europe Film Festival Minneapolis hosted its second annual event, showcasing diaspora films centered on Afro-Pasts and Afro-Futures.
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Attendees find solidarity, solace at Black History Market
A Black History Month market at Arbeiter Brewing created space for community reflection, support of Black-owned businesses, and collective care.
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Poptastic Planners
Temeal Armstrong founded Poptastic Planners, a company that offers fun and functional planners and journals for children to stay organized and creative, with a goal of helping children with special needs express themselves creatively.