‘There is richness in our families’ farming history.’
Cole Miska
Cole Miska is a contributing writer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Women’s History Month Salute: Toshira Garraway Allen
‘I was taught to stand up for others.’
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In wake of tragedy, St. Paul schools consider safety options
St. Paul Public Schools is reconsidering its approach to safety in its schools after the fatal stabbing of a student last month.
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Hackers release Minneapolis Public Schools data to dark web
‘If you see anything weird, make sure to act on that right away.’
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Mpls Public Schools data seized for ransom
Minneapolis Public Schools has entered its third week of what it describes as an ‘encryption event,’ where a ransomware group called Medusa managed to install an encryption virus on the district’s servers.Â
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Local officials call for Hyundai and Kia recalls
‘The drastic increase in Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts is continuing to threaten public safety and do serious harm to our communities.’
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Sweeping away the homeless problem  Â
‘People are losing their shelter, their clothing, their heat. This is how they live, how they survive.’
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MPS delays search for new superintendent
‘If we give another year to the current [interim] superintendent, we’re probably missing a lot of great leaders. I want to see change now.’
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Store closings in North Mpls a hardship for many
February will see the closing of two stores in North Minneapolis.
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Nichols killing fuels local demands for police reform
‘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.’
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St. Paul pays $1.3m settlement to Golden family
‘My son was a beautiful son. He should be here today, living the best life he could live.’
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Encampment evictions continue in winter 2023Â
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.
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Negro League pioneer’s short Stillwater stay had big impact
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.
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Boil water advisory lifted in North Minneapolis
Minneapolis Public Works issued a boil water advisory for residents in the Hathorne neighborhood after a stormwater pipe burst Monday night.
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​Oversight of Mpls police remains contentious
‘Ultimately, this is a way for the city council to pretend to do something about police brutality without actual accountability of the police.’
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Black health and wellness educators honored
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
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New MPS observatory lets students reach for the stars
‘I’m so proud that Minneapolis public schools has made this wonderful investment in North Minneapolis.’
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Homeless advocates demand winter moratorium on encampment evictions
‘We are here because housing is a human right, and for hundreds of people in this city every day that right is being denied.’
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Encampment evictions to continue in winter
The Minneapolis City Council recently voted 9-4 against a proposal to suspend further evictions of unhoused encampments within the city.
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Mpls realtors renounce years of housing discrimination
‘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.’