Women’s History Month Salute: Stella Whitney-West
'I think the defining moment for me was when I realized that people saw me as a leader, as someone...
Women’s History Month Salute: Shelley Carthen Watson
'Find your tribe—those sisters of the heart that are your fiercest critics, biggest cheerleaders.'
Women’s History Month Salute: Sheletta Brundidge
'As much as you may admire somebody, their plan is not the plan for you.'
Women’s History Month Salute: Dara Beevas
'Walk your path on your terms.'
New funding targets opioid prevention, treatment in communities of color
On February 24, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced it is awarding $5.7 million in grants to 12 organizations...
Twitter may be dying—and taking Black Twitter with it
What would the demise of Twitter mean for the way global citizens engage in public discourse?
Rep. Omar blasts GOP leader for fueling a ‘constant stream of hate’
Omar said McCarthy’s preoccupation with removing her from the committee doesn't address the issues most important to voters.
Mayo study shows link between spirituality and Black heart health
Black Americans who are more involved in spiritual and religious practices are more likely to have better heart health, according...
New grand jury probe in 2018 death of Hardel Sherrell
A federal grand jury is now investigating the 2018 death of Beltrami County inmate Hardel Sherrell, signaling possible criminal charges...
Calls grow for first Black woman Supreme Court justice as Breyer retires
'Our country is built on representation. And so, when there is zero representation, that hurts America.'
Minneapolis hospitals juggle rising cases, staff shortages amid omicron wave
In Hennepin County, the 14-day case rate—number of residents per 10,000 people testing positive for COVID-19 in a two-week period—is...
It’s catch-up time for Twin Cities students
The consequences of virtual learning continue to emerge.
Travel bans of African nations called unfair, ineffective by many health experts
'While we were busy banning travel from South Africa, the variant is already here, because we are seeing community transmission...
Mpls cops still face little discipline for misconduct
'Why would anybody bother to go through the work of filing a complaint if they knew the chances were less...
Should the city council control rents in Mpls?
'The majority of residents in the Twin Cities are renters, and this affects across races, across communities.'
What should be the focus of Early Intervention? Police wellness or accountability?
The Minneapolis City Council voted in early October to accept a $500,000 grant that would fund an early intervention system...
New MN law protects jail inmates
The Hardel Sherrell Act includes a set of minimum standards in jails related to mental health assessments, suicide prevention, medication...
Texas White extremist infiltrated George Floyd protests
Ivan Harrison Hunter admitted in federal court that he traveled from the San Antonio area to Minneapolis amid the civil...
Petito story exposes ‘missing White woman syndrome’
The names, faces, and stories of Black girls missing from Minnesota and around the country have failed to pique the...
MPD accused of hiding police misconduct evidence
Jaleel Stallings, a Black St. Paul man charged with second-degree murder after he unknowingly fired at Minneapolis police officers during...
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