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Posted inCOVID-19
Minnesota to begin vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds following CDC recommendation
Following CDC recommendations of the Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds, Minnesota’s network of providers will begin scheduling appointments and administering the vaccine.
Posted inBulletin
Housing Help Pop Up offers eviction relief
A free Housing Help Pop Up will be held on Friday, November 5 from 3-7 pm at the Twin Cities Urban League.
Posted inOpinion
Child care should be deemed essential
Compensation for child care teachers and providers, overwhelmingly women and women of color, has barely inched up.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Frey, Carter win reelection; Mpls. voters reject measure to replace police department (updated)
The measure to replace the MPD with a public safety department was ultimately rejected by voters by a 56-44% vote.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis to launch $500 per month guaranteed income pilot program
GBI program is part of continued commitment to economic inclusion investments from American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Posted inOpinion
CWA 7250 union: Vote Yes on Question 2 in Minneapolis
‘The MPD has proven immune from reform—over the years many attempts have been made to rein in the cops and hold the police accountable.’
Posted inCOVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination education
‘In the Black community, we first need to acknowledge the understandable mistrust of medicine and healthcare that dates back hundreds of years.’
Posted inNational, News
Judge in Kenosha shooting case says lawyers can only refer to those dead as ‘rioters,’ ‘looters,’ or ‘arsonists’
The Wisconsin trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the judge on Tuesday, October 26, ruled that lawyers cannot call the two people he killed ‘victims’ as it is a loaded term.
Posted inLocal & State, News
MPD warns Lyft, Uber drivers to be alert after numerous carjackings
After numerous carjackings the Minneapolis Police Department has issued a citywide alert to warning to Uber and Lyft drivers to be alert.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis police officer charged in fatal crash that killed Leneal Frazier
Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for a fatal car crash that killed Leneal Frazier.
Posted inCOVID-19, Local & State, News
State to begin administering COVID-19 booster shots to recommended Minnesotans
Following guidance from the CDC, on Friday, Gov. Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will begin administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots to eligible Minnesotans.
Posted inCOVID-19
FDA approves Moderna, J&J boosters, and ‘mix and matching’ of vaccines
The FDA approved the use of each of the available COVID-19 vaccines as a ‘mix and match’ booster dose in eligible individuals.
Posted inCOVID-19
‘Kids Deserve a Shot’ incentive program offers $200 for kids 12-17 to get vaccinated
Kids 12-17 must receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine before being entered into the drawings.
Posted inLocal & State, News
MSR forum breaks the silence on domestic violence
“We have got to start looking out for our Black girls.’
Posted inFeatured, National, News
Colin Powell, first Black U.S. secretary of state, passes at age 84
Colin Powell has died from complications from COVID-19, his family members have confirmed. He was 84.
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Twin Cities celebrates George Floyd’s birthday
m all over the Twin Cities joined with George Floyd Global Memorial and celebrated what would have been Floyd’s 48th birthday on October 14.
Posted inBulletin
Cold Weather Rule protections
As colder fall weather gets underway, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is reminding Minnesotans of annual Cold Weather Rule protections.
Posted inEducation
Ann Bancroft Foundation offers grants to girls in K-12
Ann Bancroft Foundation has extended its 2021 fall grant cycle to Sunday, October 17, 2021.
Posted inLocal & State, News
St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation announces Facing Race award winners
The Facing Race Awards honor individuals and organizations working to eliminate racism and its effects in Minnesota.