‘I’m coming into a community that still has hurt and pain and anger and sadness.’
Minneapolis
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Seven Black leaders selected for self-care grants
Pohlad Foundation and Cultural Wellness Center launch three-year Black Legacy and Leadership Enrichment Initiative pilot.
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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 justice
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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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 drivers new and old.
Posted inGo Green, Local & State, News
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 is under the umbrella of the U.S. Energy Department.
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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. 26.
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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 the right person: reform.
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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 near downtown Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed there on Jan. 12.
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Mpls snowplow crews working to keep streets open, accessible
Residents are urged to report trouble spots to 311.
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New year, new George Floyd Square?
Will the new year bring Minneapolis a new George Floyd Square?
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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.
Posted inArts + Culture
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 at night.
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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, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.
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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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Oversight of Mpls police remains contentious
‘Ultimately, this is a way for the city council to pretend to do something about police brutality without actual accountability of the police.’
Posted inOpinion
Medical care for MN prisoners is horrible
When a prisoner has medical or mental issues or disabilities the systematic neglect quickly becomes abusive.
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‘Lifting as We Climb’ conference aims to bolster African business
African entrepreneurs and leaders from across the country are set to gather in Minneapolis on Dec. 8 and 9 for the 3rd Annual National African Leadership Conference.
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Collaborative advances Black health and welfare
Shanasha Whitson started the Community Partnership Collaborative (CPC) 2.0 to help address public health issues.
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Weigh in on the future of the old Kmart site
The development represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help reshape the future of the site and contribute to a better quality of life for people living and working in the immediate area.