‘This is a part of a blue culture that is anti-Black that does not hesitate to discriminate against Black people because they know that typically they will get away with it.’
Nichols killing fuels local demands for police reform Read More
‘My son was a beautiful son. He should be here today, living the best life he could live.’
St. Paul pays $1.3m settlement to Golden family Read More
The displacement of unhoused people continued into the new year as MnDOT announced they will clear out a homeless encampment near downtown Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed there on Jan. 12.
Encampment evictions continue in winter 2023Â Read More
The exhibit, which features the history of several early Black baseball players and teams, will run through the end of the year at the Washington County Heritage Center in Stillwater.
Negro League pioneer’s short Stillwater stay had big impact Read More
Minneapolis Public Works issued a boil water advisory for residents in the Hathorne neighborhood after a stormwater pipe burst Monday night.
Boil water advisory lifted in North Minneapolis Read More
‘Ultimately, this is a way for the city council to pretend to do something about police brutality without actual accountability of the police.’
​Oversight of Mpls police remains contentious Read More
A celebration was held Thursday evening at the LifeSource building in North Minneapolis to recognize six local Black men who promote health and wellness in the Twin Cities are
Black health and wellness educators honored Read More
‘I’m so proud that Minneapolis public schools has made this wonderful investment in North Minneapolis.’
New MPS observatory lets students reach for the stars Read More
‘We are here because housing is a human right, and for hundreds of people in this city every day that right is being denied.’
Homeless advocates demand winter moratorium on encampment evictions Read More
The Minneapolis City Council recently voted 9-4 against a proposal to suspend further evictions of unhoused encampments within the city.
Encampment evictions to continue in winter Read More
‘Our apology and efforts to engage in policy change are overdue and are important steps for us because of the deep and lasting impact our actions have had on people of color in Minnesota, especially Black Minnesotans.’
Mpls realtors renounce years of housing discrimination Read More
Hue-MAN Partnership and Hawthorne Neighborhood Association recently presented awards to members of the TKO Drumline and Knockout Dance Team on at the Zanewood Recreation Center.Â
Drumline and dance team recognized as lights in the community Read More
‘To put it very simply, I will not vote to take rent stabilization away from my constituents who need it the most.’
Rent control continues to evolve in St. Paul Read More
A tent encampment of about 60 people at East 28th Street and Bloomington Avenue was the latest to be evicted in a series of forced relocations of unhoused populations.
Mpls keeps the homeless on the move Read More
RICH offers financial services to people who often run into obstacles handling their money.
Nonprofit aims to disrupt traditional finance Read More
The center at North High will offer courses allowing students to get trade certificates and post-secondary education level courses.
Groundbreaking launches phase one of North High makeover Read More
‘Where we have been situated and who we have been over time has always been an organization committed to the love and liberation of Black people.’
Pillsbury celebrates 30 years of community engagement Read More
‘I hope every Starbucks has the chance to form their own union.’
Starbucks workers strike in South Minneapolis Read More
A forum for the seven candidates running for Hennepin County Attorney was held Wednesday, July 27 at Ties Lounge & Rooftop in downtown Minneapolis.
​Hennepin County Attorney candidates square off Read More
Comedian Dave Chappelle’s three shows in Minneapolis last week stirred up protests and controversy.
Chappelle’s Minneapolis shows draw protests Read More