Minneapolis agrees with Department of Human Rights on reining in its police force
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to ratify a court-enforceable agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to rein ...
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Minneapolis seeks community input on rebuilding the Third Precinct police station
The city of Minneapolis is seeking the public’s help in deciding where it should locate the headquarters of the Third ...
Improv fest continues to amplify Black comedic talent
The goal of the Black and Funny Improv Festival is to create awareness within the Twin Cities Black community that ...
Gopher hoops in crisis
'You have to have patience with the coaches, because there’s just a lot to it.'
The Advocate: Nekima Levy Armstrong
“I would encourage young women to believe in themselves.'
Minneapolis safety commissioner asks for community trust
'I’m coming into a community that still has hurt and pain and anger and sadness.'
Seven Black leaders selected for self-care grants
Pohlad Foundation and Cultural Wellness Center launch three-year Black Legacy and Leadership Enrichment Initiative pilot.
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 ...
Activist’s first book inspires young minds to continue march for justice
Like Joy, the character in the book, young Black and Brown kids can see themselves, their family, and their community ...
Metro Transit continues hiring despite driver assault concerns
The agency continues to struggle with difficult working conditions that have attracted federal scrutiny and threaten to drive away their ...
Disadvantaged business corridors in MN get solar boost
The Lake Street Council in Minneapolis and two other groups have been offered to join the Solar Energy Innovation Network, which ...
Minneapolis implements one-sided parking restrictions starting Jan. 26
To further de-clog the streets of snow, Minneapolis officials have decided to implement winter parking restrictions beginning at 9 pm tonight, Jan. ...
An interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara
When the search for the next chief of police in Minneapolis was launched, the city had one major task for ...
Encampment evictions continue in winter 2023
The displacement of unhoused people continued into the new year as MnDOT announced they will clear out a homeless encampment ...
Mpls snowplow crews working to keep streets open, accessible
Residents are urged to report trouble spots to 311.
New year, new George Floyd Square?
Will the new year bring Minneapolis a new George Floyd Square?
MN electric vehicle-share program finds success after false start
The Twin Cities has been a leader in the field through HourCar, which has 17 years of car-share program experience.
Brights lights in the cities
One solace to the shorter days at the start of the winter is the bursts of color on the streets ...
Kueng sentenced to 3.5 years in prison
J. Alexander Kueng, one of four former Minneapolis police officers convicted in aiding and abetting the manslaughter of George Floyd, ...
State police licensing board proposes tougher standards
A state body that licenses police officers may soon make changes to how background checks for officers are conducted.
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