Project Refocus is petitioning against a daycare placement next to a methadone clinic on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis, citing needle litter and opioid safety concerns for children.
Health + Wellness
Find stories and resources by some of the state’s top Black physicians that aim to address current disparities in prevention and treatment within our communities.
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Hunger Strikers Confront Hennepin County Board Over HERC Closure, Sending Commissioners Into Recess
Zero Burn Coalition hunger strikers disrupted the Hennepin County Board meeting on day 12 of their strike demanding a vote to close HERC by December 2027 before ending the strike the following day.
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Spring is in the air, and so is the grind: Fitness communities of color kick off the season
Fitness communities of color across the Twin Cities are hitting their stride this spring with the EZ Bike Club’s breast cancer awareness ride, Black Men Run Twin Cities and Tierra Rec Club bringing people together to move, heal and connect.
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Air and water disparities, and the fight to shut down HERC
HERC trash incinerator residents describe living next to a facility that sounds like an airport tarmac, causes respiratory illness and sits in a majority-Black community absorbing pollution from across Hennepin County.
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Clinicians, Scientists Call for Closure of Hennepin Energy Recovery Center by 2027
Scientists and clinicians argue HERC’s outdated 30-year permit fails to protect North Minneapolis residents as hunger strikers demand a vote to close the trash incinerator by December 2027.
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Hunger strikers say Hennepin County commissioners won’t meet with them
Zero Burn Coalition hunger strikers say Hennepin County commissioners have refused to meet with them six days into their action demanding a vote to close the HERC trash incinerator by December 2027.
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Fear, and the mental health impact of the anti-immigration climate on children
Immigrant children mental health crisis in the Twin Cities is described by a Somali therapist who calls for culturally responsive services and community investment as the only genuine response.
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The Black Parachute Is Giving Away Free Journals for Black Men Across the Twin Cities
Black Parachute free journals for Black men are available at pop-up events across St. Paul from April 11 through May 23 at no cost as part of a mental wellness mission.
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Spring detoxification: Supporting your body’s natural process
After a long winter, spring is finally here, and with it comes a certain kind of energy. After months of slower rhythms, heavier foods, and limited sunlight, there’s a natural shift toward lightness, movement, and renewal. You might feel it in the urge to open windows, declutter your home, or set new goals. Your body […]
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269 scholarships aim to boost Africa’s cancer care workforce
Merck Foundation oncology scholarships award 269 fellowships to healthcare workers from 34 African and Asian countries to expand cancer care and train new specialists.
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Hunger Strikers Give Hennepin County a Deadline on HERC
HERC incinerator North Minneapolis closure is being demanded by hunger strikers and residents as a former EPA scientist confirms significantly higher cancer risk near the facility.
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Where does your premium dollar go? See how health insurance spends your money
Where does insurance premium money go? See how your dollar is divided between medical care, admin costs, taxes and community reinvestment.
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A clinical perspective on common health conditions affecting Black women
Black women’s health disparities impact research, treatment and care for conditions like fibroids, menopause and PCOS.
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Second annual make hunger history summit
The Second Harvest Make Hunger History Summit brought together hunger relief leaders working to reduce food insecurity across Minnesota.
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ABC wraps month-long campaign screening thousands for heart risks nationwide
Cardiologists are urging renewed attention to Black heart health disparities as cardiovascular disease continues to impact Black Americans at higher rates.
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What the pot remembers
Pot likker Black food history explores how the nutrient-rich broth from simmered greens represents survival, healing and ancestral legacy in Black kitchens.
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African American foods that nourish body and soul
Black diaspora foods nutrition explores collard greens, rice, hibiscus, and sweet potatoes as cultural staples rooted in history and rich in health benefits.
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Service providers double down on mutual support during ICE surge
Community groups report reduced turnout and growing need as ICE activity disrupts food access, harm-reduction services, and outreach across the Twin Cities.
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ICE hospital presence alarms Hennepin staff, patients
HCMC workers say ICE presence inside the hospital is disrupting care, violating privacy, and deterring patients from seeking medical treatment.
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Black Medicaid patients face deadly delays in opioid treatment
Medicaid delays opioid treatment for Black patients, leaving many without access to life-saving medications, a new national study found.