Elders showcase artistry, share wisdom
‘Families, friends, and City officials came together for a joyful afternoon of art and storytelling.’
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Contrasting visions vie for the future of I-94
The Twin Cities Boulevard proposal comes at a time when MnDOT is asking community members what to do with the same stretch of freeway along the Minneapolis-St Paul corridor.
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How Black cops could beat an unarmed Black motorist
Rashad Shabazz, a geographer and scholar to explore the societal conditions in which Black police officers could brutalize another Black man.
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Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 1-9
Each week find free or low-cost Black History Month events in the Twin Cities community.
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Disadvantaged business corridors in MN get solar boost
The Lake Street Council in Minneapolis and two other groups have been offered to join the Solar Energy Innovation Network, which is under the umbrella of the U.S. Energy Department.
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Nichols killing fuels local demands for police reform
‘This is a part of a blue culture that is anti-Black that does not hesitate to discriminate against Black people because they know that typically they will get away with it.’
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Memphis police release footage of deadly Tyre Nichols beating
‘It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and Brown Americans experience every single day.’
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Pain and trauma of police killings have a ripple effect on Black communities
Beyond protests, every police killing can have painful and widespread consequences.
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Sabathani Community Center to create healing space in light of Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols
Sabathani Community Center is opening its doors to community members to grieve and heal in light of the tragic police killing of Tyre Nichols.
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Minneapolis implements one-sided parking restrictions starting Jan. 26
To further de-clog the streets of snow, Minneapolis officials have decided to implement winter parking restrictions beginning at 9 pm tonight, Jan. 26.
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Minnesota Senate passes CROWN Act legislation
‘The CROWN Act will ensure that no Minnesotan now or in the future can be discriminated against because of their natural hair.’
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First ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ scheduled at State Capitol
‘Black-owned small businesses will take center stage at the inaugural “Black Entrepreneurs Day.’
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MN part of push to expand access to voting
The plans coincide with broader democracy concerns amid the continued fallout from the 2020 presidential vote.
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An interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara
When the search for the next chief of police in Minneapolis was launched, the city had one major task for the right person: reform.
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St. Paul pays $1.3m settlement to Golden family
‘My son was a beautiful son. He should be here today, living the best life he could live.’
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Metro Transit announces new hiring event
‘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.’
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Report: mental health workforce has capable help waiting in wings
‘They have a lot to offer because part of the folks that we’re talking about are folks like peer support specialists…’
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Encampment evictions continue in winter 2023
The displacement of unhoused people continued into the new year as MnDOT announced they will clear out a homeless encampment near downtown Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed there on Jan. 12.
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Mpls snowplow crews working to keep streets open, accessible
Residents are urged to report trouble spots to 311.
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Fewer women enrolling in college—pandemic, racial equity are factors
Those pushing for greater equity at the college level say it appears to be another roadblock for women of color.
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