The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s proposed conversion of Highway 252 into a freeway has sparked concerns from residents and activists about the potential impact on surrounding BIPOC communities, with critics urging the agency to prioritize mass transit and lower speed limits to reduce congestion and improve safety.
April Graves
For Brooklyn Center mayor-elect, collaboration is key
April Graves will become Brooklyn Center’s first Black female mayor.
Council member on racism, changing face of Brooklyn Center
Now into her second term, April Graves has learned to appreciate the virtues of deliberation and consensus-building in governing.
