With a $3,865 grant from Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless, New Creation Baptist Church (NCBC) in South Minneapolis can provide more food to individuals experiencing hunger and homelessness.
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Open Letter: Mpls must delay Upper Harbor Terminal approval
The current January 2019 deadline to approve the Upper Harbor Terminal concept plan does not allow adequate time for review and collaboration…
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Legendary Ethiopian musician enjoys career resurgence
Hailu Mergia is bringing his sound to the Twin Cities with a live performance at the Cedar Cultural Center presented by the Cedar and the Walker Art Center. We spoke to the legendary musician in advance of his Oct. 26 performance.
Posted inSports
Mpls wins another sports bid: the NCAA Women’s Final Four
“This never gets old winning a major event,” Sports Minneapolis Executive Director Melvin Tennant proudly declared to an invited gathering of officials, including the Minneapolis mayor, inside the downtown Lynx-Timberwolves arena.
Posted inLocal & State
Local conference explores Black life and identity
‘Because Black Life’ conference creates space for young Black communities in Minnesota to network, empower and heal one another around issues impacting Black communities.
Posted inOpinion
In the matter of Thurman Blevins…
There has been much written and talked about regarding this tragedy. And then, as if nothing happened, silence has descended with the sentiment to “let’s just all move on.” How is that possible for his loved ones?
Posted inBulletin
ReCAST Minneapolis to award nearly $500K to projects responding to trauma
Applications for the Resilience 365 series program are open now through July 18.
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From Thrones Plaza, crack still rules in Peavey Park
For decades, Peavey Park has maintained a deadly stronghold degrading the quality of life in an otherwise pleasant community. At the infamous intersection of Chicago and Franklin avenues, crack zombies loom in full force during the summer, and intermittently all winter.
Posted inGo Green
Green Minneapolis announces lineup for The Commons 2018 summer season
Now in its second year, more than 500,000 guests are expected to gather for free community events and programming at The Commons park, a 4.2 acre green space which is managed and programmed by Green Minneapolis.
Posted inGo Green
Fresh Finds: Your guide to farmers markets in the Twin Cities
Farmers markets have come a long way in the past decade or so. At one point, you could only find a handful in the Twin Cities metro area. Now, they are peppered all over the city, including the newly reopened outdoor Nicollet Mall location in downtown Minneapolis. It’s a good thing, too, because these area […]
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Paint the town purple — Prince events in the Twin Cities and beyond
The Twin Cities and beyond will be awash in purple this week as Prince fans mark the two-year anniversary of the music legend’s April 21, 2016 passing. The University of Minnesota symposium and panel discussions are at capacity, but there’s still plenty to do to celebrate the Purple One’s legacy. Below we’ve compiled a list of a […]
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New YWCA leader a force, not a figurehead
Luz María Frias, president-CEO of YWCA Minneapolis, employs inclusion and empowerment as critical watchwords, not a p.c. catch-phrase. This, it goes without saying, is vital versus Minnesota Nice’s manner of affording social progress perfunctory lip service while resolutely sustaining the status quo. Within six months of Frias’ arrival at the YW in December 2016, among operational upgrades was […]
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PHOTOS: Super Bowl LII wrap-up: Highlights of a star-studded week
Super Bowl LII and the days leading up to the big game, provided a ton of activities, both free and pricey, and plenty of celebrity sight-seeing around town. Below are a few highlights from a star-studded week. Scroll through the pages below for more photo highlights!
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Eagles dog Patriots 41-33! (photos)
The city of Philadelphia is famous for many things: the Liberty Bell, Rocky, unruly fans, booing Santa Claus, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Philly steak sandwiches. Move over — the Eagles are now the center of attention in the east after using power-muscle and Nick at Night to deny the Patriots their record-tying sixth Super Bowl. […]
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Advocates use Super Bowl to highlight housing crisis
Mayor to faith communities: ’We have to act right now’ Everyone from adults to children are at risk of becoming homeless. This ominous fact was voiced during this year’s Super Bowl opening weekend when Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness (DCEH) hosted an interfaith gathering Sunday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Nicollet Mall. The group, […]
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Homeless relocated during Super Bowl weekend
However, the event will likely draw sexual predators Millions of people are expected to converge on the Twin Cities this week, the epicenter of the sporting world’s biggest stage — Super Bowl 52. But what about the area’s homeless, especially in downtown Minneapolis where the game and most of the public and private activities are […]
Posted inMusic
Super Bowl and upcoming shows will provide a feast for music lovers
The James on Jazz journey continues in 2018. It’s hard to believe we started this journey back in 2000. thank you for hanging in there. There’ve been some pauses along the way, nevertheless, it’s always an adventure and richly entertaining for all of those on board. Lately, the talk of the town is the Super […]
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Artists wanted to boost Lake Street economic development
The Lake Street Council announced a call for artist-driven initiatives to showcase the cultural assets of the area and attract visitors to shop the diverse businesses and organizations along Lake Street. Using a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, the council is seeking artist submissions for a one-year creative placemaking project. “We’re looking for 12 artists,” said […]
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Harteau’s exit cheered; mayor urged to do the same (photos & video)
Protesters rally, march, vow to keep up the pressure Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau’s resignation Friday at the request of Mayor Betsy Hodges marked a dramatic end to an intense week. In a released statement, the mayor said that she had “lost confidence” in Harteau’s leadership and “it is clear that she has lost the […]
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City of Minneapolis approves purchase of Kmart land to reopen Nicollet Avenue
The Minneapolis City Council approved the purchase of Kmart land Friday, ensuring the future reopening of Nicollet Avenue at Lake Street. Plans to reopen Nicollet Avenue at Lake Street have been in the works for some time. According to the City, the idea would be to reconnect neighborhoods, reestablish the street grid and create […]