Minnesota students are using winter break to reflect on whether college is still worth the cost, debt, and uncertainty surrounding career outcomes.
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Big Ten WBB winningest active coach retiring
Joe McKeown reflected on coaching, competition, and legacy during his final visit to Williams Arena as Northwestern’s longtime women’s basketball coach.
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Pro- and Anti-ICE Demonstrators Clash in Minneapolis as Immigration Enforcement Intensifies
Pro- and anti-ICE demonstrators clashed in downtown Minneapolis as federal immigration enforcement expanded across the Twin Cities.
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Minneapolis Mayor says King’s legacy demands structural justice
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Mayor Jacob Frey explains why justice and unity must be measured by real outcomes in housing, safety, and economic opportunity.
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Thousands apply for state’s new paid leave program
Minnesota paid family and medical leave applications are already nearing 12,000 as the new state program officially launches.
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Line dancing cultivates joy, togetherness
She Cultivates brings line dancing, cultural connection, and community joy to Minnesota through inclusive, movement-based classes.
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Children’s Book Launch Revisits Minnesota’s School Integration History Through Young Eyes
The Our First Bus Ride book launch in Minneapolis highlights a true story of school integration through children’s literature and community conversation.
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Black Medicaid patients face deadly delays in opioid treatment
Medicaid delays opioid treatment for Black patients, leaving many without access to life-saving medications, a new national study found.
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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation uplifts leaders advancing racial equity
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation highlights the Facing Race Awards and leaders advancing equity across Minnesota.
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Yolanda Pierson named president, CEO of Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce
Yolanda Pierson has been named president and CEO of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce, bringing decades of leadership and a focus on community connection.
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Museum carries King’s vision of unity through history
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery highlights how Black history, art, and storytelling foster unity and healing.
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The Givens Collection: Preserving a legacy of African American culture
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, the Givens Collection marks 40 years of preserving African American literature, history, and cultural memory through community stewardship.
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Friendship Academy Students Explore Dr. King’s Legacy Through Art
On December 19, eighth-grade students in Friendship Academy of the Arts’ morning enrichment program took part in Draw for Your Dream, an art experience inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of justice and equality. Led by Friendship Academy founder Dr. Nellie Collier, the class used creative expression to […]
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Minneapolis civil rights leaders demand firing of BCA chief, reject national activists
A Renee Good shooting press conference demanded the firing of BCA Superintendent Drew Evans and immediate arrests in the case.
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Minneapolis parents, teachers demand ICE leave after targeting schools
ICE at Minneapolis schools has prompted educators and families to demand federal agents leave the city after the killing of Renee Good.
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Minneapolis woman’s split-second heroism recognizedÂ
A Minneapolis social worker honored for saving a toddler at Bde Maka Ska received national recognition for a heroic lifesaving act.
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Blacklight On Sports Explores Art, Mentorship, and Legacy With Roosevelt Mansfield
Blacklight On Sports features photographer Roosevelt Mansfield, highlighting creativity, mentorship, and community storytelling.
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Hunger strike escalates opposition to HERC pollution
The Zero Burn Coalition announced a hunger strike as part of an escalating push for HERC incinerator closure in North Minneapolis.
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Outraged elected officials to ICE: Leave Minnesota!
A U.S. citizen killed by ICE agents in South Minneapolis has prompted calls for federal immigration authorities to leave Minnesota.
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Cliff Johnson: From Jacksonville Juke Joints to West Point’s First African American Bandsman
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Cliff Johnson reflects on music, perseverance, and breaking barriers as the first Black member of the West Point Band.