Chef Lachelle Cunningham reflects on the legacy of urban growers, from her mother’s Rondo garden to Indigenous land stewards and shares her seasonal Tostada Formula.
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OpEd: The price on your screen is fiction
From your grocery app to ride-share fares, companies are using your personal data to change prices on the fly. The FTC is proposing new disclosure rules, but consumer champion Christopher Elliott warns that knowing you’re being squeezed isn’t the same as stopping it.
Posted inLocal & State
UROC seeks Northside input for proposed family resource center
What should a new Family Resource Center on Plymouth Avenue look like? UROC and Hennepin County are putting that question directly to Northside families, launching a survey to design services built by the neighborhood, for the neighborhood.
Posted inArts + Culture
Application open for 2027-28 Minneapolis Poet Laureate
The City of Minneapolis and The Loft Literary Center have officially opened applications for the 2027–2028 Poet Laureate position. Here is how local writers can secure a two-year civic appointment, engage the community, and elevate their craft.
Posted inOpinion
OpEd: College football kicks off over Labor Day weekend, but players are still not employees
The NCAA is lobbying Congress for the Protect College Sports Act, seeking unprecedented antitrust immunity. In this op-ed, Michele Roberts and Ellen J. Staurowsky break down why this bill undermines athlete labor rights and keeps student-athletes from being recognized as real employees.
Posted inLocal & State
Boycott leaders demand accountability from Target over racist Halloween costume
National Target Boycott organizers gathered outside Target’s Minneapolis headquarters to demand full transparency over an offensive children’s costume. Activists argue a corporate apology isn’t enough as DEI rollbacks and unfulfilled commitments come under fresh scrutiny.
Posted inLocal & State
AT&T surprises Northside families with free MacBooks at Phyllis Wheatley back-to-school event
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.
Posted inOdds and Ends
Taylor, Smith give Gophers reasons for optimism
As the Minnesota Gophers kick off its 2026 season against Eastern Illinois, running back Darius Taylor and defensive lineman Anthony Smith step up as the heart and hustle of Dinkytown. Here is how mentorship, family motivation, and unfinished business brought them back to lead.
Posted inArts + Culture
Resmaa Menakem finds his next act with ‘Mothership’ at Penumbra
From homeless bass player on the Minneapolis Sound scene to bestselling author and healer, Resmaa Menakem now steps into playwrighting. Co-written with Kristen Adele Calhoun, Mothership premieres at St. Paul’s Penumbra Theatre as a vessel for healing and ancestral wisdom.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Kelly’s Candles turns wax into works of art
For candle artist Kelly, a flame isn’t just about scent, it’s about sculpture, sustainability, and honoring the memories of loved ones.
Posted inEducation
The unforgettable impact of Ruby Hurley
Before she investigated racial terrorism in the Deep South or built a youth movement of 25,000 NAACP members, Ruby Hurley stepped up in 1939 to give world-renowned singer Marian Anderson a stage at the Lincoln Memorial. Discover the history of the unsung civil rights giant.
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OpEd: Stephen A. Smith’s problem isn’t his opinions. It’s accountability
When the National Association of Black Journalists handed ESPN’s flagship commentator a “Thumbs Down” award over recurring commentary targeting prominent Black women, Stephen A. Smith promised revenge, exposing a glaring refusal to answer to his own community.
Posted inEvents
Community Care Sessions return to North Minneapolis
As seasonal shifts begin, neighbors are coming together to create sanctuary in North Minneapolis, offering free bi-weekly wellness sessions.
Posted inLocal & State
Two Flock cameras removed in St. Paul, 10 remain as activists call for cutting ties with Flock and Skydio
Faced with mounting concerns over privacy abuse, St. Paul officials are pulling city-owned surveillance technology, but county-level cameras and opaque drone contracts remain active.
Posted inEducation
James Weldon Johnson: The man behind six careers and a civil rights anthem
Before “Lift Every Voice and Sing” became known as the Black National Anthem, its author was breaking barriers in law rooms, foreign consulates, and Broadway stages. Here is how James Weldon Johnson proved that Black excellence knows no limits.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
As the days shorten, protect your mood and your vitamin D
Nurse Felicia Permenter details how shifting light impacts Black and Brown bodies and provides a clear blueprint to protect your physical and mental health this season.
Posted inOpinion
Gun violence is changing our communities. We have to change the conversation
Shot in the chest, entrepreneur Shakur Smith moves past the statistics to address the root causes of gun violence in Minnesota, demanding investment, mentorship, and real seats at the table for local youth.
Posted inLocal & State
North Commons Park renovation nears halfway point amid funding push, budget concerns
A major overhaul at North Commons Park is set to bring a new water park, three-court fieldhouse, and expanded community spaces to North Minneapolis, though park advocates remain vigilant over proposed city budget adjustments.
Posted inSports
Brianna Edwards builds legacy beyond basketball at North High
Returning to the gym where her career started, North High alumnus and former pro athlete Brianna Edwards is building a program that prioritizes the whole person, on and off the court.
Posted inArts + Culture
‘The Wiz’ brings confidence and community to Northside youth
Around 50 young people took ownership of every stage of production, from building props to writing original backstories, proving that Northside youth don’t need “bells and whistles” to shine on stage.