College-bound African American students got a significant boost this weekend from fundraising efforts of the Minneapolis United Negro College Fund...
Read moreThe St. Paul Midway soccer stadium being built on the 34.5-acre former Metro Transit bus garage lot is nearly halfway...
Read moreCommunities of color historically undercounted Although over two years away, work has begun on the 2020 U.S. Census and...
Read moreConclusion of a three-part story The first two parts of this story on the April 10-12 “Power the Future” conference...
Read moreMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s first 100 days in office have had him “working like a dog,” he told the MSR....
Read moreIn a move to actually walk the walk instead of just talking the talk, this month Alex Tittle stepped on...
Read moreImproving community and police relations within communities of color is one of the most ambitious goals Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey...
Read moreUrges more investment in Urban America Second of a three-part story Earvin Johnson Earvin Johnson “worked” the Minneapolis Convention Center’s...
Read moreUnderfunding, citizenship question suggest political motives More than likely, Congress will soon approve a new citizenship question to be...
Read moreFirst of a three-part story The United States is becoming more segregated both politically and socially than it has been...
Read moreAccess to decent resources can be a luxury for families of Farafenni, a town in the Gambia in West Africa.
Read moreSecond of two parts Mayor Melvin Carter, III urges stakeholder involvement. Shortly after he officially assumed his duties, St. Paul...
Read moreAugsburg University Professor Mzenga Wanyama greeting reporters and supporters on April 5. Augsburg University Professor Mzenga Wanyama and his wife,...
Read moreLast Tuesday, the Minneapolis community was floored by the news that Tyrone Williams, activist, entrepreneur, and father of four, was...
Read moreLast week, Gov. Mark Dayton proclaimed April 2018 Second Chance Month, in recognition of individuals who have served time and...
Read moreNothing so virulently plagues African America as chemical dependency. It destroys individuals and families across class, whether the sufferer’s a street...
Read moreState of City Summit to be first inclusive step First of two parts St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter III urges stakeholder involvement....
Read moreMore space, programs, and a safe place for young people It's been a long time coming, nearly two decades, but...
Read moreThe Penn Avenue-Plymouth Avenue quadrant is two-thirds close to completion. Thor Companies' $36 million headquarters on the southeast corner of...
Read more(l-r) Members of Black Truce rally to end gun violence; protesters swarm the streets of downtown St. Paul en route...
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