Hennepin County’s Family Response and Stabilization Services receives a major 4-year grant renewal after helping families navigate mental health crises.
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St. Paul council to vote on $200,000 federal grant for drone program
The St. Paul City Council prepares to vote on a $200,000 federal grant to expand its police drone program, spurring intense debate over civil rights, library cuts, and surveillance.
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Fight for incarcerated Minnesotans’ protections carries high stakes for Black community
Despite legislative stalemates on pre-trial data collection and cash bail reform, Minnesota advocates push forward to address systemic racial disparities and expand healthcare access for incarcerated individuals.
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The Target boycott isn’t over, Minnesota organizers sayÂ
What started as a corporate pushback in 2025 has turned into a permanent lifestyle shift. Minnesota organizers and Everyday shoppers speak on why the Target boycott is far from over and why recent missteps show corporate DEI cuts have real-world consequences.
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Sister Spokesman event asks how Black communities can shape the AI era
At a recent Sister Spokesman event in North Minneapolis, tech leaders and residents gathered to discuss how Black communities can move past reacting to artificial intelligence and start actively shaping its future.
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UROC seeks Northside input for proposed family resource center
What should a new Family Resource Center on Plymouth Avenue look like? UROC and Hennepin County are putting that question directly to Northside families, launching a survey to design services built by the neighborhood, for the neighborhood.
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Boycott leaders demand accountability from Target over racist Halloween costume
National Target Boycott organizers gathered outside Target’s Minneapolis headquarters to demand full transparency over an offensive children’s costume. Activists argue a corporate apology isn’t enough as DEI rollbacks and unfulfilled commitments come under fresh scrutiny.
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AT&T surprises Northside families with free MacBooks at Phyllis Wheatley back-to-school event
Families arrived at the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center expecting backpacks and pencils and walked out with free MacBooks. A look at the surprise partnership bridging North Minneapolis’ digital divide.
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Two Flock cameras removed in St. Paul, 10 remain as activists call for cutting ties with Flock and Skydio
Faced with mounting concerns over privacy abuse, St. Paul officials are pulling city-owned surveillance technology, but county-level cameras and opaque drone contracts remain active.
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North Commons Park renovation nears halfway point amid funding push, budget concerns
A major overhaul at North Commons Park is set to bring a new water park, three-court fieldhouse, and expanded community spaces to North Minneapolis, though park advocates remain vigilant over proposed city budget adjustments.
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MPHA approves $6 million for Heritage Park, but affordable housing delays follow
Following months of community outcry, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority approved a $6 million funding package to stabilize Heritage Park.
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Impact of federal operations focus of first Minnesota Truth Council public meeting
As Minnesotans process the fallout from recent federal enforcement, the Minnesota Truth Council opens public hearings to establish an accurate record of events.
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Minneapolis holds Day of Service to honor Annunciation community
Marking one year since the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, Minneapolis residents are channeling grief into community action through service, unity, and shared light.
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Community input wanted as Minneapolis searches for new police chiefÂ
Following the resignation of former chief Brian O’Hara, Minneapolis is inviting residents to share their vision for the city’s next top cop.
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How a Fridley coffee shop lost half its staff over a Nintendo system and its plans to rebuild
When a dispute over a video game system pushed staff to walk out, it exposed months of tension over culture, communication, and workplace leadership at Fridley’s Clapping Monkey.
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AI won’t take your job overnight, but it will change it, local strategist says
Local strategist Dwayne Dixon reveals why judgment and lived experience matter more than ever, and how Black professionals can turn tech shifts into real leverage.
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Minneapolis residents and local Spider-Man drive out Jake Lang, escorted by MPD, drawing outrage
When white supremacist Jake Lang brought his hate speech to Minneapolis City Hall, over 100 community members and one local ‘Spider-Man’, made sure he knew he wasn’t welcome. But as MPD shielded the far-right group, residents were left asking who the city actually protects.
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Ellison, Choi win court orders keeping gang members from State Fair
State and county officials are taking a civil approach to keep the Minnesota State Fair peaceful. Here is how focused deterrence is being put to the test.
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Frey unveils $2.3 billion budget with job cuts, 11.3% tax hike and more police overtime funding
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has unveiled a $2.3 billion proposed budget aimed at closing a projected $60 million shortfall through job cuts, tax hikes, and consolidated services, sparking immediate debate over police overtime spending and park funding.
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Frazier, Folk advance to November as Hennepin County weighs future of criminal justice reform
State Rep. Cedrick Frazier and former U.S. Attorney Anders Folk will face off in November to succeed Mary Moriarty as Hennepin County Attorney, in a race centered on continuing criminal justice reform and prosecuting ICE agents. Contributing writer Clint Combs breaks down the primary results.