Melissa Hortman, former Speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband were killed in a politically motivated shooting. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot. The suspect remains at large.
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Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inducts three Black players
Sylvia Fowles headlines the 2025 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class, joining Alana Beard and Cappie Pondexter in celebrating their legacy and impact on the game.
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Safe homes for LGBTQIA+ youth
In Minnesota, LGBTQIA+ youth face high rates of homelessness — but programs like Project Live Out Loud are offering hope through affirming housing and care shaped by those with lived experience.
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Hormones: a quick tutorial
Dr. Ayanna Quamina breaks down key hormones and what they mean for your body — from estrogen to testosterone and beyond — in this easy-to-understand primer.
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BrightRay
BrightRay blends West African tradition with natural self-care through its triple-butter body products and holistic approach to wellness.
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Run Blk inspires ‘come as you are’ communal fitnessÂ
Run Blk is building community through movement with inclusive run/walk meetups for Black residents in North Minneapolis.
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Remembering Pepé Willie
The Minneapolis Music community has lost a legend. Linster Herbert Willie, Jr., affectionately known to the world as Pepé, passed away Sunday, June 1, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis after a brief illness. He was 76.
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Remembering Betty Jean Stanifer
Betty Jean Stanifer, 83, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in her Minneapolis home, surrounded by her loving family.
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‘The Road Less Traveled’ honors Black history through quilts, poems
CC Mercer Watson’s textile exhibition The Road Less Traveled honors the legacy of the Green Book through quilts and poetry, celebrating Black history and joy.
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Appreciating Black cotillions as acts of resistance
As Juneteenth approaches, Dr. Nikita Harris is preserving the rich legacy of Black cotillions — not just as tradition, but as historic acts of resistance and leadership.
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Federal restaurant raid draws protests, demands
A large-scale federal raid at a Lake Street restaurant has triggered protests and renewed scrutiny of ICE’s role in local law enforcement operations.
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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.
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SNAP Critical to Fighting Hunger and Strengthening Minnesota Communities
With food insecurity surging, SNAP helps 440,000 Minnesotans fight hunger and fuels local economies. Now more than ever, the program must be protected.
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With Black history under assault, Givens Collection more precious than ever
The Givens Collection of African American Literature and Life marks 40 years with a new exhibit and renewed call to protect and uplift Black cultural memory.
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Federal judge dismisses MPD consent decree
A federal judge dismissed the MPD federal consent decree, halting federal oversight of police reforms. Minneapolis officials say they will continue with the full slate of reforms despite the ruling.
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Truly Natural Hair Studio
Truly Natural Hair Studio in Minneapolis offers a wellness-centered approach to natural hair care, led by owner Chanda McDaniel’s 30+ years of expertise.
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MN DFL accused of racial discrimination
Brenda Short has filed a lawsuit accusing the Minnesota DFL of racial discrimination, exclusion of candidates of color, and procedural misconduct in the 2025 election cycle.
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Future looks good for Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves made back-to-back Western Conference finals and showed promising growth this season, with rising stars leading the way.
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty statement on law enforcement action in Minneapolis
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty condemned ICE’s presence in a recent Minneapolis law enforcement action — calling it harmful to immigrant communities.
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Sen. Smith decries fed’s withdrawal from MPD oversight
Sen. Tina Smith is condemning the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the MPD federal consent decree, which was intended to drive reforms following the DOJ’s investigation into civil rights violations. Smith calls the move a betrayal of justice.