The ‘All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness’ initiative, announced on Dec. 19, would mandate federal officials to intervene to reduce homelessness.
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Metro Transit micro offers handy new option for riders
A fleet of five microbuses is available to the North Minneapolis service area so wait times are minimal, usually under 10 minutes.
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Longtime activist’s brain tumor scare creates community conversationÂ
‘I thought that it was important for me to share the journey that I’ve been on.’
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Some self-hate is not accidentalÂ
‘If West can’t be Black and brilliant in America, someone like me can’t survive it either. So, we’re resistant to giving up on him.’
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Northside Santas bring joy to the community Â
‘Our Northside kids are the most important resource we have. We have to be the village.’
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Brittney Griner: ‘I intend to play basketball for the WNBA this season’
WNBA star Brittney Griner has broken her silence.
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Brooklyn Park mayor-elect wants to bridge differences
Hollies Winston is the first-ever Black mayor of Brooklyn Park.
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For Brooklyn Center mayor-elect, collaboration is key
April Graves will become Brooklyn Center’s first Black female mayor.
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Twitter may be dying—and taking Black Twitter with it
What would the demise of Twitter mean for the way global citizens engage in public discourse?Â
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Former drug kingpin shows how he turned wrong into right
On Friday afternoon, Dec. 9, ‘Freeway’ Rick Ross spoke to an audience of students, educators, and community members at the High School for Recording Arts.
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Despite deal, rail workers still push for improved conditions
Labor leaders say worker safety is another big concern, as rail companies opt for smaller crews to create efficiencies.
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Negro League pioneer’s short Stillwater stay had big impact
The exhibit, which features the history of several early Black baseball players and teams, will run through the end of the year at the Washington County Heritage Center in Stillwater.
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​Kueng sentenced to 3.5 years in prison
J. Alexander Kueng, one of four former Minneapolis police officers convicted in aiding and abetting the manslaughter of George Floyd, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.
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State police licensing board proposes tougher standards
A state body that licenses police officers may soon make changes to how background checks for officers are conducted.
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Brittney Griner freed
After 294 days in Russian custody, including the past several weeks in a dreaded and dangerous penal colony, WNBA star Brittney Griner is free.
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New Normandale program strives to increase teachers of color in special education
‘SpedUP will confront the educational equity gaps in K-12 classrooms by addressing disparities in the composition of the special education workforce.’
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Georgia runoff: Warnock prevails; candidate quality meant fewer voters turned out for Walker
Democrats increased their Senate majority to 51-49 with Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Herschel Walker.
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Metro Transit upgrades state’s busiest bus route
The D Line, which has been in the works for almost a decade, began running on Dec. 3.Â
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Small Arkansas city elects youngest Black mayor in U.S. history
Following his Dec. 6 victory, Jaylen Smith, 18, becomes the youngest Black mayor in America.
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​Winter Wonderland promises a magical night
This year, BTC Youth will sponsor a holiday event for K-5 students that celebrates joy, family, connection and togetherness as a school community.Â