Greta Oglesby’s personal play ‘Handprints’ highlights key figures in her life.
Abdi Mohamed
Abdi Mohamed is a contributing writer at the MN Spokesman-Recorder. He can be reached at amohamed@spokesman-recorder.com.
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Georgia Fort: media professional’s star keeps rising
Georgia Fort has overcome obstacles in her career to become an Emmy award-winning producer and independent journalist.
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Reconnect Rondo leading land restoration movement
Reconnect Rondo is receiving millions of state and federal funds for pre-development planning and research on the land bridge project.
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Out-of-state firms vie to oversee Minneapolis police reform
The three finalists in the search for an independent evaluator to oversee the settlement agreement between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights made their case.
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Local brothers’ latest film ‘Mr. Hit Me Up’ explores the power of friendship, trauma, and love
Trey Bell and Malik Peer, two brothers from Minnesota, have achieved success in their music career and transitioned to filmmaking, focusing on bringing realism to the screen and collaborating with local talent.
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The state of the news in 2024: A conversation with Minnesota’s local news leaders
Four leading Minnesota news publications discussed their coverage of the upcoming 2024 presidential election and more.
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An interview with MLK Breakfast featured speaker Marley Dias
Harvard student Marley Dias on political strife, breaking the glass ceiling
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Veteran actress and playwright thrives in Twin Cities theater scene
Greta Oglesby, an accountant-turned-actress, has been a staple of the Twin Cities theater community since the early 2000s.
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Lt. Gov. Flanagan details state’s efforts to support housing stability
Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan is traveling across the state to highlight the significant housing investments being made in Minnesota.
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Minnesotans can invest in affordable housing development
Minnesota taxpayers may be eligible for a tax credit of 85 percent of the amount they contribute to the Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit and Contribution Fund.
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Black Business Spotlight: The Coven
Twin Cities-based co-working space, The Coven, expands to Eau Claire and plans further growth
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BIPOC Startup Week aims to close disparities in Twin Cities tech ecosystem
Charlotte Epée-WillSuN launches BIPOC Startup Week to empower diverse entrepreneurs.
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UCMT hopes its community-based sites will make it easier to file complaints
Unity Community Mediation Team has launched six community-based locations to allow Minneapolis residents to file complaints with the MPD.
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Twin Cities ‘multiverse’ convention attracts Black and Brown comic book fans
Leslie Barlow creates an inclusive space for BIPOC nerds with Confluence convention
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Black Business Spotlight: Black Tech Talent
Black Tech Talent’s Techfest inspires young people in Minneapolis to pursue rewarding tech careers.
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Walz expands job opportunities for non-college grads
Minnesota eliminates degree requirement for state jobs.
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St. Louis Park mayor-elect Nadia Mohamed celebrates milestones
St. Louis Park elects first Muslim, Black, and Somali mayor in historic win.
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Anika Bowie’s win part of historic all-women St. Paul City Council election
Anika Bowie wins Ward 1 race, securing St. Paul’s first all-female city council.
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Minneapolis’ new community safety commissioner brings decades-long experience to the role
Hennepin County Chief Judge Todd Barnette was sworn in as Minneapolis’ new Public Safety Commissioner, and will focus on a holistic approach to public safety,
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Dark horse candidate running in Ward 13
‘How can these people who are so disconnected make policies about people that they don’t know anything about?’