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Author: Sheletta Brundidge

Metro Transit
Featured / Local / News

Metro Transit announces new hiring event 

January 23, 2023January 24, 2023 - by Sheletta Brundidge - Leave a Comment

‘I had never driven a bus before, but I filled out the application and they called me for an interview. Next thing I was behind the wheel.’

Metro Transit announces new hiring event  Read More
Business / Business

Deadline approaching to sign up for Hy-Vee’s Inclusive Business Summit

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 - by Sheletta Brundidge - Leave a Comment

Hy-Vee has committed $50,000 to advance local minority and women-owned businesses across greater Minneapolis.

Deadline approaching to sign up for Hy-Vee’s Inclusive Business Summit Read More
Arts & Culture / Books

Dr. Verna inspires with new book ‘Power Lessons for Life’

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 - by Sheletta Brundidge - Leave a Comment

‘People will want more power messages, more everyday examples they can use in their lives.’

Dr. Verna inspires with new book ‘Power Lessons for Life’ Read More
Local / News

Moms in need get special holiday pampering in St Paul 

December 23, 2022January 2, 2023 - by Sheletta Brundidge - Leave a Comment

Beyond the Dance Network recently invited close to 75 women who are unhoused or living in transitional settings to a makeshift free store.

Moms in need get special holiday pampering in St Paul  Read More
Featured / Local / News

Metro Transit micro offers handy new option for riders

December 21, 2022January 2, 2023 - by Sheletta Brundidge - 1 Comment

A fleet of five microbuses is available to the North Minneapolis service area so wait times are minimal, usually under 10 minutes.

Metro Transit micro offers handy new option for riders Read More
Go Green

Recycling your food scraps

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 - by Sheletta Brundidge - Leave a Comment

‘By keeping food waste out of the trash and taking it to a collection site, we can transform it into a resource.’

Recycling your food scraps Read More
Education / Featured / Local / News

School Choice Fair aims to highlight diverse options at St. Paul schools

December 2, 2022December 4, 2022 - by Sheletta Brundidge - Leave a Comment

From pre-K through high school, the district is emphasizing the array of classrooms and academic approaches that parents can choose from.

School Choice Fair aims to highlight diverse options at St. Paul schools Read More
Bulletin

Railroad seeking applications from women, people of color

November 6, 2022November 7, 2022 - by Sheletta Brundidge - Leave a Comment

‘It used to be you had to know someone; their grandfather got them in. But not anymore.’

Railroad seeking applications from women, people of color Read More
Girls Taking Action
Featured / Local / News

Girls Taking Action and Boys of Hope tap the power of mentors

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 - by Sheletta Brundidge

‘So many times the narrative in the community is that people don’t care. We defy that narrative.’

Girls Taking Action and Boys of Hope tap the power of mentors Read More
Featured / Local / News

Free program in North Mpls this week aims to ‘crack the code’ to lucrative government contracts

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 - by Sheletta Brundidge

‘Cracking the Code: State Purchasing Power & Economic Prosperity in North Minneapolis” takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at UROC.’

Free program in North Mpls this week aims to ‘crack the code’ to lucrative government contracts Read More
Featured / Opinion

Let’s show our gratitude for those on the front lines

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 - by Sheletta Brundidge

Frontline health care workers make enormous personal sacrifices to care for patients whose hospitalizations and even deaths could have been prevented.

Let’s show our gratitude for those on the front lines Read More
Sports / Vikings/NFL

Tony Dungy says NFL picked worst possible date for Kaepernick workout

November 14, 2019November 20, 2019 - by Sheletta Brundidge

The NFL has suddenly planned a workout for Colin Kaepernick but is it sabotage?

Tony Dungy says NFL picked worst possible date for Kaepernick workout Read More
Health & Wellness / Uncategorized

Why our children may need mental health support

October 6, 2019October 16, 2019 - by Sheletta Brundidge

Known to his clients as ‘J.C. The Counselor,’ Jason Clopton is a ‘teen whisper’ who is able to reach children where their parents have failed.

Why our children may need mental health support Read More
Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture

C.J. has left the building: longtime gossip queen hangs up her crown, sort of

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 - by Sheletta Brundidge

There was shock and awe in Twin Cities media circles when people began to realize that long-time Star Tribune columnist and television personality C.J. had decided to call it quits.

C.J. has left the building: longtime gossip queen hangs up her crown, sort of Read More
Sports

Relentless and ready for the world: US Women’s National Team’s Crystal Dunn arrives in the Twin Cities

September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 - by Sheletta Brundidge

Crystal Dunn is part of the 2019 Women’s World Cup Champions U.S. national soccer team and looks forward to playing in the exhibition game in the Twin Cities on Sept 3.

Relentless and ready for the world: US Women’s National Team’s Crystal Dunn arrives in the Twin Cities Read More
Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture

MN State Fair kick-off sets new record

August 23, 2019September 9, 2019 - by Sheletta Brundidge

The Great Minnesota Get Together is back with more attractions and some oldies but goodies.

MN State Fair kick-off sets new record Read More
Local / News / Slider

Getting ripped off? ‘Call Brother Keith!’

May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 - by Sheletta Brundidge

Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison reflects on the his first six month in office.

Getting ripped off? ‘Call Brother Keith!’ Read More
Local / Lynx/WNBA / News / Slider / Sports

Lynx player hopes new WNBA, CBS TV deal leads to bigger checks

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 - by Sheletta Brundidge

​The WNBA and CBS ​recently ​announced it would broadcast 40 WNBA games in prime-time and on weekends​ as part of a ​brand new multiyear deal between the league and the sports​. It all kicks off on May 25​.​

Lynx player hopes new WNBA, CBS TV deal leads to bigger checks Read More
Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture

Ballerina Misty Copeland says her message is more important than her dance moves

March 30, 2019April 2, 2019 - by Sheletta Brundidge

ou think Misty Copeland stands strong in those ballet slippers as the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, wait until you hear her talk about the importance of Black unity and upliftment.

Ballerina Misty Copeland says her message is more important than her dance moves Read More
Arts & Culture

How acting a fool led to a shout out from Michelle Obama

March 20, 2019March 23, 2019 - by Sheletta Brundidge

I screamed, laughed, cried, lost all feeling on the left side of my body and peed on myself a little bit. Cause baby, Mrs. Obama, our Forever First Lady, sent ME a tweet!

How acting a fool led to a shout out from Michelle Obama Read More

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