Far right doxxing surged in Minnesota after Charlie Kirk’s killing, with educators and journalists targeted and families harassed. Experts warn the campaigns can escalate offline.
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Mayoral candidates clash over leading city issues
At the Minneapolis mayoral forum 2025, Frey, Fateh, Davis, and Hampton clashed over ICE raids, housing tools, George Floyd Square, and climate policy ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
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Rising political violence denounced after Kirk killing
Charlie Kirk shooting Utah Valley University occurred during a crowded Q&A on Sept. 10. Leaders condemned the attack and advocates pressed for solutions to persistent gun violence.
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Roof Depot rhetoric goes viral
The Roof Depot protest Minneapolis moved to Chute Park, where activists challenged the city’s $16 million price for the East Phillips site and urged a community-owned urban farm.
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Families demand justice at Stolen Lives March to capitol
The Stolen Lives March St. Paul drew hundreds who marched from the police department to the Capitol, as families of Amir Locke and others called for accountability and policy change.
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Students push lawmakers on gun control
More than 100 students rallied at the Minnesota Capitol after the Annunciation Church shooting, urging a ban on semiautomatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. Speakers called for policies that address both gun safety and mental health and pressed lawmakers to act in a special session.
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Prison labor under scrutiny as advocates push for paid work protections
Minnesota advocates are calling for an end to forced prison labor after a state audit showed MinnCor Industries underpaid incarcerated workers while subsidizing corporate contracts. Proposed legislation would guarantee fair wages, union rights, and worker protections.
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Re-imagining Mpls Third Precinct building as Democracy Center
Early plans for the Minneapolis Democracy Center show a welcoming, secure hub at the former Third Precinct. Residents can vote through Sept. 12 to choose Change Inc. or Mama Sheila’s House of Soul to operate the community space.
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Appeals for assault weapons ban follow Mpls mass shootings
Two children were killed and 18 people injured when a gunman opened fire during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis. Leaders renewed calls for an assault weapons ban as the community mourns.
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Health Heroes Awards recognize public health contributions
Over 100 health care professionals gathered at the Minneapolis Public Service Building to honor individuals and organizations making significant contributions to public health, including Marcus Kar, Matt Toburen, Sue Abderholden, BrightSide Produce, and the Colectiva Bilingüe.
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Resistance rises to Trump’s tariff war
Senator Amy Klobuchar has introduced the Trade Review Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that would restore Congressional oversight to U.S. trade policy, in response to the economic instability caused by fluctuating tariffs imposed by President Trump.
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Addiction recovery leader turns pain into purpose
Ivan Nelson, the executive director of African American Survivor Services, has used his own experiences with opioid addiction to provide culturally relevant recovery support for African Americans facing addiction, reentry, homelessness, and systemic neglect.
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Federal cuts threaten vaccine access
Federal funding for Covid-19 vaccine efforts is being cut early, prompting concern among public health officials who say it will impact underserved communities and make it difficult for local agencies to adapt.
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MN Legislature weighs pros and cons of medical debt relief
Minnesota lawmakers have introduced the Medical Debt Reset Act, setting aside $5 million to help the nonprofit Undue forgive up to $500 million in medical debt, with the goal of providing financial relief to Minnesotans with a household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
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Minneapolis mayor one of nine in competitive race
Mayor Jacob Frey is seeking a third term, highlighting the Great River Landing Project as a model for criminal justice reform, and promising to partner with voters to get the job done, while his challengers emphasize the need for support for formerly incarcerated individuals, job opportunities within the city, and the importance of rebuilding and reform.
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One more ugly disparity for Minnesota
Indigenous and Black Minnesotans are 15 and three times more likely to die from opioid overdoses than white Minnesotans, respectively, highlighting the need for more equitable health care responses to the opioid epidemic.
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Conflicting priorities hamstring Mpls violence prevention
The Minneapolis City Council has approved funding for five organizations to provide violence prevention services in different neighborhoods, but concerns remain about staffing cuts and contract transparency.
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Grassroots programs cushion Trump attack on civil rights
President Trump’s executive orders have sparked controversy over the Department of Education’s DEI programs, but local organizations like the Black Family Blueprint and NdCAD are working to empower Black families with education, emotional healing, and support.
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Minneapolis public schools face $75 million budget deficit
Minneapolis Public Schools is facing a $75 million budget deficit, which may lead to cuts in special education services, staff and programs.
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Breaking free: Fighting “Big Tobacco’s” deadly grip on Black communities
Damone Presley, a peer recovery specialist and certified nicotine specialist, has been working to encourage the community to quit smoking for the better part of his life, and is now helping others to do the same.