Minnesotans who need or want to be tested for COVID-19 will be able to access free testing at six locations this weekend.
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2020 MN State Fair is canceled due to coronavirus concerns
The Minnesota State Fair is canceled this year due to coronavirus health risks.
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Long-term effects of pandemic look dire, experts warn
Health and economic experts shared their opinion about the possible effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and economy of the U.S. at a recent webinar.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured
Minneapolis to require face coverings in all indoor public places starting May 26
Starting May 26, people frequenting indoor public places in Minneapolis will be required to wear a face covering.
Posted inOpinion
Open letter to the community about the recent Green Line LRT incident
A video has surfaced recently showing an unprovoked Asian woman kicked by a Black teen while waiting for a train on the Green Line in St. Paul.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured
Gov. Walz announces plans for outdoor dining, limited occupancy salons
The governor also announced that salons and barbershops will be allowed to open June 1 at 25% occupancy to ensure the safety of both the employees and the customers inside.
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Teens rap on COVID-19
The African American Community Response Team, in partnership with the Summit Academy OIC Best Buy Teen Tech Center, launched a COVID-19 Rap Challenge for teens ages 13-18.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured
Minneapolis park playgrounds, courts and fields to reopen in two weeks
As part of ‘Stay Safe MN,’ the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is beginning to slowly re-open courts, play areas, skateparks and sport fields over the next two weeks.
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Black delivery man detained by White HOA president; Walmart ends ‘hero pay’; Howard Stern blasts Trump supporters (updated)
A roundup of news stories that may have missed your radar.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured, Local & State, News
Gov. Walz lifts stay-at-home order, replaces with ‘Stay Safe MN’
The state stay-at-home order ends on May 18, and Gov. Walz has replaced it with a new order that brings back more social interactions and allows more businesses to open up.
Posted inBulletin, Education, Local & State, News
Refurbished computers help narrow the digital gap
PCs for People evens economic odds in this day and age when computer access is all.
Posted inBulletin, Education
‘Power of YOU’ programs offer help local college-bound
The Power of YOU program available at Century College, Minneapolis College, and Saint Paul College can help many students with some of the toughest challenges.
Posted inCOVID-19, Health + Wellness
NorthPoint is now offering drive-up COVID-19 testing by appointment
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is now offering drive-up COVID-19 testing by appointment.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Crooners cleared to launch ‘Lakeside Drive-In’ concert series
After a delayed start, Crooners is ready to launch its drive-in concert series.
Posted inEducation, News
How to watch: President Obama celebrates the Class of 2020 with ‘Graduate Together,’ and HBCU event
Former President Barack Obama will take center stage with a first-of-its-kind event to congratulate graduating high school seniors.
Posted inCOVID-19, Health + Wellness
How COVID-19 may change your next trip to the dentist’s office
As the coronavirus pandemic swept the U.S., state governments mandated that dental offices open only for emergency procedures. But now some dental offices have resumed regular appointments in individual states where businesses considered “essential” are allowed to re-open. When dentists do re-open for full business, the patient experience may seem the same in some ways, but in […]
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Essential worker Breonna Taylor gunned down in her home by Louisville police
EMT Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her home by police in an apparent case of mistaken identity.
Posted inNational, News
Trump implies two sides to Arbery killing; armed Black activists protect Michigan lawmaker and more
A roundup of news stories that may have missed your radar.
Posted inObituaries
Shirley Joan Sims
Shirley Joan Sims, 82, passed on April 8, 2020 surrounded by family.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Fred Hammond to honor mothers with Facebook concert
Fred Hammond will likely warm the hearts of many mothers with his ‘Mother’s Day Special’ mini-concert on Facebook