Families arrived at the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center expecting backpacks and pencils and walked out with free MacBooks. A look at the surprise partnership bridging North Minneapolis’ digital divide.
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Phyllis Wheatley Center names Tyner executive director
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC), a cornerstone of North Minneapolis for more than 100 years, has appointed Bryan Tyner, recently retired Minneapolis fire chief, as its next executive director, beginning in January 2026. Tyner calls the opportunity a “full circle moment.” His connection to the center began in childhood, from playing basketball to sending his […]
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Minneapolis unveils NARCAN vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
Minneapolis has installed the first-ever NARCAN vending machine outside of Fire Station 21 to save lives from opioid overdoses.
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Mayor Frey to nominate Bryan Tyner to lead Minneapolis Fire Department
Assistant Chief Bryan Tyner could become the department’s second Black Fire Chief.