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The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the appointment of Kim Collins to serve as the agency’s new deputy commissioner and chief administrative officer.
MnDOT announces Kim Collins as new deputy commissioner Read More
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Twin Cities announced a new chair and vice-chair of its local advisory committee.
Local nonprofit announces new chair, vice-chair to aid pandemic recovery efforts Read More
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has named Shoreé Ingram as its first director of Equity and Inclusion starting November 9.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity names first director of equity and inclusion Read More
The City of Bloomington announced that Aarica Coleman has been appointed as Bloomington’s next housing and redevelopment authority administrator.
City of Bloomington appoints new housing and redevelopment authority administrator Read More
Renay Dossman has been named president of the Neighborhood Development Center.
Neighborhood Development Center selects new leader Read More
Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton has joined the leadership team at Hennepin Healthcare.
Hennepin Healthcare announces new ‘people and culture officer’ Read More
Hometown boxing champ Jamal ‘Shango’ James is reaching back to youth people in the neighborhood.
Hometown boxing champion Jamal ‘Shango’ James gives back to youth Read More
Justin Terrell has been named as the next executive director of the Minnesota Justice Research Center.
Justin Terrell named as new executive director of Minnesota Justice Research Center Read More
CJ Jessup is no stranger to second chances. Having spent his formative years in Illinois’ juvenile facilities and adult prisons, he devoted his life to service and began a tenured …
Giving ex-offenders a second chance is this man’s ‘silent protest’ Read More
After months of a very thorough and nationwide search for KFAI’s next general manager,
the Board of Directors announced the hiring of Daniel Banks as the next station leader. He will
start Monday, August 3.
Ampers, the Association of Minnesota’s Public Educational Radio Stations, has named
KMOJ’s General Manager Freddie Bell as 2020’s Broadcaster of the Year.
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) has announced the selection of Suzanne Fuller Burks as its new executive director.
Suzanne Fuller Burks named executive director of Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Read More
Magnolia Earl was chosen as the winner of its 10th Annual Gerber Spokesbaby Contest.
Introducing Magnolia, the 2020 Gerber Spokesbaby Read More
Duchesne Drew will lead MPR’s strategy, programming, and daily operations.
Duchesne Drew to lead MPR Read More
It was recently announced that through her Clara Lionel Foundation, singer/beauty mogul Rihanna is donating $5 million to aid marginalized communities in the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa.
Rihanna donates $5 million to help fight the coronavirus Read More
February 17 is officially the “Walter ‘Q Bear’ Banks Day” in the City of Minneapolis.
KMOJ legend honored with proclamation from the City of Mpls. Read More
Mayo Clinic has announced that Rita Khan, a North Minneapolis native, was selected as its first chief digital officer.
Mayo Clinic names Rita Garnett Khan chief digital officer Read More
Community icon Katie Sample, founder of AAAL (African American Academy for Accelerated Learning), was honored with the first ‘Batter That Matters’ award.
First ‘Batter That Matters’ award’ goes to Katie Sample Read More
Trailblazing journalist Gwen Ifill is the latest to be honored with a USPS Black Heritage stamp.
Pioneering journalist Gwen Ifill honored with USPS stamp Read More
‘Minnesota-Spokesman Recorder: Celebrating 85 Years’ will showcase the power of legacy of the Black Press and evoke a rich tableau of Black life in the Twin Cities.
Hennepin Gallery exhibit highlights MSR’s 85 years Read More