‘Outside Chance’ highlights some of Minnesota’s newer and more traditional outdoor activities.
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Minneapolis safety commissioner asks for community trust
‘I’m coming into a community that still has hurt and pain and anger and sadness.’
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Rondo land bridge gets federal boost
The funding is made possible by the Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities pilot program, a five-year grant initiative created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress in 2021.
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Voting rights restored to formerly incarcerated Minnesotans
‘Minnesotans who have completed time for their offenses and are living, working, and raising families in their communities deserve the right to vote.’
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On Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, Biden and Harris vow to continue the push for voting rights
John Lewis, a young civil rights leader, and congressman, was beaten and had his skull fractured when he was 25.
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
Whalen steps down as Minnesota women’s basketball coach
Since Whalen’s announcement, several names already have been floated out by some local media as possible successors—all thus far have been White.
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New chief of MPD oversight is well-traveled in law enforcementÂ
‘I came here for a purpose, and I came here for a change.’
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Roof Depot demolition averted—for now
‘The City has never really responded, never been interested in the community’s vision.’
Posted inHealth + Wellness
We have a story to tell
Policing has been recognized by multiple medical organizations as a public health threat.
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New funding targets opioid prevention, treatment in communities of color
On February 24, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced it is awarding $5.7 million in grants to 12 organizations to help fight the opioid crisis.
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Communities of color hardest hit by opioid epidemic
On February 24, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced it is awarding $5.7 million in grants to 12 organizations to help fight the opioid crisis.
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St. Paul joins a national movement to explore reparations for America’s original sin
Last month, the Saint Paul City Council launched the application process for the Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission.
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Sweeping away the homeless problem  Â
‘People are losing their shelter, their clothing, their heat. This is how they live, how they survive.’
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New state senator champions women’s rights
‘We passed the PRO Act because we know that Minnesota has the ability to make laws protecting Minnesota’s right to reproductive freedom.’
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business
Black Business Spotlight: Soul Grain
‘Even people who are not granola fans like what we are doing.’
Posted inArts + Culture, Movies, Television
Exposing Minnesota-style bigotry inspires movement for change
The efforts of four resistance movements have been captured in a series of documentary shorts titled ‘Jim Crow of the North Stories.’
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Panel explores Minnesota’s glaring racial inequities
‘This disinvestment in Black communities is not just historic, it’s current. It’s still happening.’
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Roof Depot demolition controversy heats up
The City of Minneapolis is close to demolishing an abandoned warehouse in the East Phillips neighborhood against the wishes of environmental justice advocates.
Posted inArts + Culture, Books
Activist’s first book inspires young minds to continue march for justiceÂ
Like Joy, the character in the book, young Black and Brown kids can see themselves, their family, and their community on each beautifully illustrated page.
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MPS delays search for new superintendent
‘If we give another year to the current [interim] superintendent, we’re probably missing a lot of great leaders. I want to see change now.’