VocalEssence marks milestone season with new voices, unique collaborations
Minneapolis-based choral organization VocalEssence has recently unveiled the musical offerings for its jubilee 50th season.
Gabrielle Union breaks into the suspense genre
If you’re looking for a fun thriller, Breaking In should hit the spot - just enjoy the ride and don’t...
2018 MLK Calendar of Events
Listed below are MLK, Jr. events in the Twin Cities and beyond. If you know of an event that we...
Fare For All: Bulk buying power key to offering affordable, healthy food
“Everyone deserves healthy food where they live or where they can get to it.” That’s the basic idea behind Fare...
Kindred Kitchen helps food entrepreneurs get a start
Kindred Kitchen is advancing the possibilities of shared kitchen spaces. Billed as a “hub” for food entrepreneurs, the 24/7-access licensed kitchen facility...
From pain to purpose: A harrowing past leads to a greater good
On a fateful plane trip home from South Africa, Steve Floyd was looking at his vacation photos when a photographer sitting...
From pain to purpose: Chronicling one man’s call to serve
Visions of mourning mothers still haunt Steve Floyd. It’s been more than a decade since he served as an advocate...
PHOTOS | Melvin Carter III makes history as St. Paul’s first African American mayor
Melvin Carter III made history election night as Saint Paul's first African American mayor. Carter, a former Saint Paul City Councilmember, surprised...
Artists wanted to boost Lake Street economic development
The Lake Street Council announced a call for artist-driven initiatives to showcase the cultural assets of the area and attract...
Dream Refugee nonprofit counters stereotypes, fights isolation
“My family and I have been through trials and tribulations in our journey, but at the end of the day...
Prince-inspired art coming to Southside utility boxes
Project Purple submission by Juan Reed Residents of the Central neighborhood in Minneapolis will soon see a bit more purple,...
Harteau’s exit cheered; mayor urged to do the same (photos & video)
Mayor Betsy Hodges attempting to hold a press conference as protesters arrive Protesters rally, march, vow to keep up the...
‘In Search of the Sandman’ awakens local author’s creative vision
It was a long time in the making, but the fruition has been sweet for South Minneapolis native Timi Bliss,...
Sabathani’s Vintage Voices make a joyful noise
Sabathani's senior choir Vintage Voices brought community members to their feet with a concert entitled "Draw the Circle Wide" on...
In memory and celebration of Prince: art, parties & music, music, music!
Editor's note: Please find our 2018 list here. The Twin Cities will be full of celebrations this week to honor the...
Peaceful protests follow Trump inauguration in Mpls
"Say it loud, say it clear — immigrants are welcomed here!" was just one of the chants heard at the...
Scholar-activist electrifies students with talk on Black liberation
Before a captivated room of students and community members at Macalester College November 6, renowned scholar and author Dr. Peniel...
New Mpls NAACP intends to ‘speak truth to power’
In the spirit of Nellie Stone-Johnson, the late local African American union and civil rights activist, the NAACP Minneapolis branch...
Community inaugurates Black history-themed MLK playground
Community members got their first taste of a new interactive playground centered around the Civil Rights Movement and African American...
MAD DADS gives love to seniors
Boom Island in Minneapolis marked the spot for Senior Citizen Safety Pride Day on August 7. Live music, grilled burgers,...
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