Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services (HHS), a program helping thousands of residents with disabilities and housing instability, is set to end Nov. 1 following a state fraud investigation. The decision has left advocates, service providers, and residents concerned about widespread housing insecurity and what comes next. “This is going to cause more homelessness. We’re going backwards […]
Lizzy Nyoike
Lizzy Nyoike is a Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication student with interest in community stories, investigative and multimedia journalism.
Posted inLocal & State
Phyllis Wheatley Center names Tyner executive director
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC), a cornerstone of North Minneapolis for more than 100 years, has appointed Bryan Tyner, recently retired Minneapolis fire chief, as its next executive director, beginning in January 2026. Tyner calls the opportunity a “full circle moment.” His connection to the center began in childhood, from playing basketball to sending his […]
Posted inPolitics
House candidate wants to care for the village that cared for her
Registered nurse, educator, and entrepreneur Lyna Nyamwaya of New Hope has announced her run for Minnesota House District 43A, pledging to focus on health care, education, equity, and local business growth.
Posted inArts + Culture
For teen artist, creativity is emotional expression
At 17, Patience “Pizel” Epps turns emotion into mixed-media art and brings her voice to the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Her journey shows how creativity can become language, purpose, and a path forward.
Posted inBusiness
New Habitat ReStore opens in Brooklyn Park
A new Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore has officially opened its doors in Brooklyn Park, offering affordable home improvement items, including donated, new, and gently used home goods. This marks the third ReStore in the Twin Cities and the first in the northwest metro area. Beyond budget-friendly furniture and appliances, proceeds from ReStore sales […]
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Essential Salt Spa
After a 40 minute session changed her breathing and sense of smell, Greta Sher opened Essential Salt Spa in Minneapolis. The spa’s dry salt therapy circulates pharmaceutical grade sodium chloride to help clear airways and calm skin conditions. Sher says halotherapy supports, not replaces, treatment plans and is part of a more affordable, inclusive approach to wellness.
Posted inTheater
Youth write, direct and act in plays confronting gun violence
Hopkins Center for the Arts hosted ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, with Stages Theatre Company presenting six teen-written shorts chosen from 127 national submissions. Youth artists say the work is raw and empowering. Recommended for ages 14+.