Sen. Franken: Top Republican priority seems to be obstructing Obama
by Charles Hallman As will likely come as no surprise to most of our readers, the current economy has caused...
Read moreHigh inclusion goal set for new MPS headquarters
by Charles Hallman Committee will monitor diverse participation in contracting, workforce Construction of the new Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) headquarters...
Read moreCongressional Black Caucus gains one Republican member
Second Black Republican says he won’t join CBC A front page story in MSR’s November 11 issue raised the question...
Read moreLRT has potential to bring opportunity to North Mpls
By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer Route will go through community — but do the residents welcome it? On Wednesday, November...
Read moreMinneapolis food desert infused with fresh produce
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Twin Cities’ storeowners participate in effort to combat obesity Ten corner stores throughout Minneapolis have...
Read moreMPS superintendent answers community accusations
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Johnson contends she’s trying to provide better academic options Despite her most recent recommendations being...
Read moreOld people talk; real elders also listen
News Analysis By Brandie Hill and Regetta Webber Contributing Writers We are young women who are part of WE WIN...
Read moreLingering in the system: Hundreds of Minnesota children wait for families to love them
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer There are at least 642 children living in group homes, foster homes, residential treatment facilities...
Read moreFor Native Americans, there’s less to be thankful for
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer The first Thanksgiving Day feast is generally believed to have taken place in 1621 at...
Read moreEfforts to halt loss of public housing may be short-lived
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Ellison offers new legislation, but support uncertain The nation’s public housing system has been needing...
Read moreHate crimes on the rise
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Southern Poverty Law Center battles bullying of gays Bullying is a hate crime that, according...
Read moreSwedish delegates study Somali success in Minnesota
by Issa A. Mansaray Contributing Writer Twin Cities Somalis’ business and educational pursuits inspire visitors Minnesota is home to about...
Read moreMajor Topps celebrated life and service
By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer On Tuesday, November 2, Major Topps, Jr., a well-known North Minneapolis community member and advocate...
Read moreMPS: Northside community must recruit North High’s next 9th grade class
Parents, students and community members last week successfully caused the Minneapolis School Board and superintendent to change their minds and...
Read moreCharter Commission will redraw Mpls political boundaries
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Current all-White membership must undergo significant change to fairly represent the city’s diversity Every 10...
Read morePanel stresses urgency of closing achievement gap
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer But shift in political winds could stall progress Putting students first is among the most...
Read moreWhere will newly elected Black Republicans fit in?
Membership in Congressional Black Caucus uncertain Election Day victories for two Black Republicans raise a rare question in the House...
Read moreBlack membership in U.S. House increases; Black voter turnout grows in key states
The midterm elections resulted in increased racial and ethnic minority diversity in the U.S. Congress, including expanded African American representation...
Read moreAchievement gap extends to state’s higher education
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Black college graduation rates lag well behind Whites' in Minnesota Minnesota's Black-White achievement gap extends...
Read moreGraduation gap persists among U of M student-athletes
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer According to the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report released October 27, the U of...
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