Rondo Community Land Trust acquires the former Sears site in St. Paul in its largest deal to date, a $10.8 million acquisition of 17 acres vacant since 2019.
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2026 Twin Cities CARES Barbershop Final Four Men’s Wellness and Mentor Recruitment Kick-Off
Twin Cities CARES mentor recruitment barbershop event gathered more than 40 Black men at Urban Touch Barbershop in South Minneapolis for a wellness and mentorship kickoff.
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Food deserts persist, but local organizations are fighting back
Food deserts in the Twin Cities affect nearly 900,000 Minnesotans. Here is how community organizations are working to restore grocery access in underserved neighborhoods.
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Next generation leaders: Young women reshaping politics, art, and activism in Minnesota
Young women leaders in Minnesota politics and activism are passing legislation, mobilizing voters and building movements from high school hallways to the State Capitol.
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No Kings rally in draws massive crowd
No Kings rally at the Minnesota State Capitol drew more than 100,000 people, making it the largest event of its kind to date, with national artists and elected officials on the program.
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Twin Cities parks plans aim to close equity gaps
Minneapolis parks equity plan is ahead of schedule with 46 capital projects completed and every neighborhood park on track for renovation by 2036.
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Minnesotans Join Millions Nationwide at No Kings Rally at the State Capitol
The No Kings rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on March 28 joined millions nationwide demanding democracy, civil rights and voting rights protections.
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Minneapolis council members, leaders oppose $38 million police training center
The Minneapolis police training center proposal faces pushback from council members and community leaders who question the cost and timing amid ongoing budget strain.
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Twin Cities Take Different Paths on Tenant Protections
St. Paul passes a 60-day pre-eviction notice ordinance as Minneapolis falls two votes short of overriding Mayor Frey’s veto of a similar tenant protection measure.
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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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Rondo exchange launches to support St. Paul entrepreneurs
The Rondo Exchange grand opening in St. Paul celebrates affordable entrepreneurship, community legacy and economic opportunity in the historic Rondo neighborhood.
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Statewide public data on pretrial incarceration key to public safety, advocates say
New Minnesota legislation would require statewide reporting on pretrial detention, aiming to improve transparency and accountability.
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Grad workers rally in U of M dispute
The University of Minnesota graduate workers union is challenging the university over fellow protections and labor rights.
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Renters rally after Frey vetoes Minneapolis eviction notice extension
Minneapolis eviction protections remain uncertain after Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed a proposal to extend the city’s pre-eviction notice period.
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Lyft settles service animal discrimination complaint in Minnesota
A Lyft service dog settlement Minnesota officials announced follows a complaint from a blind rider whose rides were repeatedly canceled because of her guide dog.
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No, the Target boycott is not over, activists say after claiming attempts at co-opting
Target boycott Minnesota organizers say the boycott is still active despite reports that the national movement ended.
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Breaking barriers, building futures: Single mothers shine at Jeremiah Program’s SummitX
Jeremiah Program Minneapolis supports single mothers with education, housing and child care while helping families build generational stability.
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Activists push to repeal Minnesota anti-boycott law, citing First Amendment concerns
Activists gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to support legislation calling for Minnesota anti-boycott law repeal.
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Minnesota activists say good riddance to Kristi Noem, say the fight is still ongoing
Minnesota activists welcomed the Kristi Noem DHS firing, saying community protests played a role in holding federal leadership accountable.
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PPGJLI named February nonprofit of the month by Midway Chamber
Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute has been named PPGJLI Nonprofit of the Month by the Midway Chamber of Commerce for its literacy and community leadership programs.