New book explores the life, music of local legend Cornbread Harris
Andrea Swensson's new book, 'Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris,' tells the story of 97-year-old living...
High waters force Devin Brown to suspend Mississippi River trek
Devin Brown has suspended her historic kayak journey along the Mississippi River due to dangerous flooding conditions.
Minneapolis unveils NARCAN vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
Minneapolis has installed the first-ever NARCAN vending machine outside of Fire Station 21 to save lives from opioid overdoses.
Mpls health commissioner focuses on substance abuse, racial equity, climate
Damon Chaplin, commissioner of the Minneapolis Health Department, is working to end the cycle of poverty in urban communities by...
Where on the Mississippi is Devin Brown? Week Four.
Devin Brown is making her way through the flooded Mississippi River, logging 50+ mile days and overcoming challenges to reach...
Celebration 2024 honored Prince’s legacy with unreleased songs, live performances, and interviews
Celebration 2024, the sixth annual event honoring the life, music, and legacy of Prince, featured a Paisley Park listening session,...
The sound craved by Prince: The Flyt Tyme horns
The Flyt Tyme Horns, a band that competed with Grand Central and other local bands for musical supremacy in Minneapolis.
Fentanyl-related deaths up 400% since Prince’s death
Prince's death from fentanyl poisoning has led to a public forum and panel discussion to address the opioid crisis, with...
André Cymone to rekindle timeless funk in new music
André Cymone's new album is a testament to his love for funk and his desire to bring it back to...
Cynthia Johnson: An exciting journey of music, family, and stardom
Cynthia Johnson, a Grammy Award-winning singer and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee, reflects on her musical journey.
Where on the Mississippi is Devin? Week Three.
The latest in kayaker Devin Brown's quest to reach the Gulf of Mexico and Mile Marker Zero of the Mississippi...
Paisley Park celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘Purple Rain’ with tours and exclusive events
Paisley Park is hosting Celebration 2024 from June 20-24, featuring tours, never-before-seen concert footage, panel discussions.
Where on the Mississippi is Devin Brown? Week Two.
Devin Brown is paddling 2,350 miles from the source of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, and recently...
Public forum to honor Prince and address opioid crisis held in Minneapolis
Justice4Cuz is hosting a public forum in memory of Prince Rogers Nelson on June 20, 2024, to discuss strategies to...
Many opioid deaths are not overdoses—they’re being poisoned
The opioid-related death rate among Black Americans exceeded that of their white counterparts for the first time in 2020.
The musical journey of Jellybean Johnson
Jellybean Johnson, one of the most influential figures in the Minneapolis Sound.
Pepé Willie: A key figure in shaping the Minneapolis Sound
Pepé Willie, a Brooklyn native, influenced the development of the Minneapolis Sound by sharing his knowledge with Prince and other...
Where on the Mississippi is Devin Brown? Week One.
An update on Devin Brown's journey down the Mississippi River. She is ahead of schedule despite wet weather.
‘Tales from the Northside’ to commence Black Music Month
Jellybean Johnson and a star-studded panel will be featured in the second annual event.
Restoring a historic Black-owned summer camp for North Minneapolis youth
The Camp Katherine Parsons, a summer camp for North Minneapolis youth, is being restored.
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