Chase has opened a new Community Center branch in Minneapolis’ Longfellow neighborhood, bringing financial education, free workshops and expanded banking access to South Minneapolis as part of the bank’s continued Twin Cities expansion.
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Posted inLocal & State
St. Paul residents hope Midway development brings needed resources back to neighborhoods
The Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is in transition as United Village development rises near Allianz Field while a neighboring block sits largely vacant after the closure of major grocery and retail stores.
Posted inBusiness
New teen center ‘The Wood’ opens in Brooklyn Park
The Wood teen center in Brooklyn Park opens, offering youth new opportunities for growth, creativity and connection.
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Minnesota PROMISE Act Grants Offer Free Funding Support for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Eligible Minnesota small businesses and nonprofits can apply for free funding through the MN PROMISE Act, with more than $49 million still available.
Posted inBusiness
Bank of America ups its minimum wage to $25
Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum wage to $25 per hour, setting a new industry benchmark and expanding career pathways for entry-level employees while strengthening its commitment to inclusive growth across Minnesota.
Posted inBusiness
Funders pool resources to address urgent needs
A new MN Forward Pooled Fund is directing $1.35 million to Minnesota nonprofits. Twenty seven groups received $50,000 each, with a focus on smaller, high impact organizations statewide, including the New Justice Project.
Posted inOpinion
Job Corps’ suspension is a devastating betrayal
The sudden closure of all 121 Job Corps centers in May 2025 displaced more than 25,000 youth, many of whom had already survived foster care, homelessness, or unstable homes. This piece explores how the shutdown sent a devastating message — that even systems designed to help can disappear without warning.
Posted inFinance
Open Road Fund offers gifts, not grants
The Open Road Fund offers $50,000 direct gifts to Black descendants of enslaved people in MN, ND & SD — transforming lives and building Black generational wealth.
Posted inNews
The Kitchen by Baked Brand
South Minneapolis entrepreneur Destinee Shelby built Baked Brand from scratch — growing a bakery into a soul food restaurant and launching the Black Entrepreneur State Fair.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Turning dreams into reality for our youth of color
Khalique Rogers shares his experiences as a Black teenager excelling in internship programs and highlights the importance of mentorship and community investment to create opportunities for inner-city youth.