Civil Right Director Korbel: ‘Folks want to see action right now’
As for the Civil Rights Department, Velma Korbel's goal for this term is simple: “Continue the good work that we've...
Park police draw guns, handcuff Black teens at Minnehaha Falls
Minneapolis Parks Police Department officers drew guns on and handcuffed the teens in response to a 911 call about a...
2018 NBA free agency highlights: LeBron to the Lakers and more
The excitement of free agency wasn’t limited to just LeBron James — well, it basically was — but there were...
Castile exhibit at Mia intersects art and activism
Hundreds of people filled the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) main lobby on June 16 for the opening of a...
‘Date rape’ drug used to sedate police suspects?
From 2015 to 2017, MPD officers “urged” EMS responders from Hennepin Healthcare and North Memorial to inject people with the...
The race is on for greater equity in governance
In the last election, Minnesota saw a significant increase in the representation of Africans and African Americans in several branches...
New Mpls parks commissioner ‘optimistic, hopeful, fearless’
Not only is AK Hassan one of the six newly elected commissioners, at 27 years old he is also the...
Why no work got done today in the Twin Cities: a raccoon saga (updated)
A raccoon has found itself where no known raccoon has gone before, on the 23rd floor of the UBS Tower...
Suspect arrested in shooting death of community activist Tyrone Williams
A suspect wanted in connection to the April 3 shooting death of community activist Tyrone Williams was arrested on Monday,...
Entrepreneur finds success through business and goodwill
After opening Olu’s Home, Inc. in 1999, Gloria Freeman knew she had found her calling: helping people live their best...
Minneapolis City Council votes to raise tobacco-buying age to 21
An ordinance to raise the minimum age to purchase and possess tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21 in...
Gov. Dayton vetoes bill increasing penalties for protesters
Governor Dayton has vetoed a bill increasing penalties for protesters that block freeway or mass transit.
A priority for new Mps. Parks commissioner: kids who need help
Relocating from Milwaukee to Minneapolis was a move that At-Large Minneapolis Park Board Commissioner Londel French said saved his life.
It’s put up or shut up time for Mpls progressive wave, says new parks commish
What Vetaw saw in the parks is something that she tries to instill in the youth she works with at...
Mayor Frey: More cops of color would change MPD culture
Improving community and police relations within communities of color is one of the most ambitious goals Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey...
Cancer survivor draws from own experience to help others
When Alana Carrington lay on the floor in her house and told God she wanted a change, she was not...
‘Emancipation procession’ reaches City Hall
An “emancipation procession” led by La Asamblea de Derechos Civiles (The Assembly for Civil Rights) made its way from Brooklyn...
Minneapolis professor faces 90-day deportation deadline
Augsburg University Professor Mzenga Wanyama greeting reporters and supporters on April 5. Augsburg University Professor Mzenga Wanyama and his wife,...
Second chance legislation for ex-offenders garners bipartisan support
Last week, Gov. Mark Dayton proclaimed April 2018 Second Chance Month, in recognition of individuals who have served time and...
Local protesters join nationwide call for action against gun violence
(l-r) Members of Black Truce rally to end gun violence; protesters swarm the streets of downtown St. Paul en route...
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