The Minneapolis Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s help in finding two missing children, Alonzo Lee Morse and Deneja Leanna Raquel Morse, who were last seen on December 19, 2024.
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Vikings legend Chuck Foreman to meet fans at meet-and-greets and watch parties
Chuck Foreman, the “Spin Doctor” and former Minnesota Vikings player, is hosting meet-and-greets and watch parties across Minnesota this December and January, offering fans a chance to meet a sports icon and enjoy the game-day experience.
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Former prep stars return to ‘give back’
Tartan High School has two former local prep stars, Angel Robinson and Trevor Mbakwe, working together as coaches and activities director, respectively, with a focus on increasing participation in high school sports.
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Community to Hold Vigil for Victims of North Minneapolis Crash
STAR MPLS is organizing a vigil on December 22, 2024, to honor the lives of two community members who tragically died in a car accident, and to bring the community together in healing and unity.
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Single Mothers Receive Christmas Miracle with Free Cars in Minneapolis
A dozen single mothers in the Twin Cities received brand-new cars from the Wheels for Women program at Newgate School, providing them with reliable transportation and a path to greater independence and stability.
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Britt Howell: A Passion for Health, Sustainability, and Empowering Communities
Britt Howell, a West Indian Native American, founded the BF50 Indigenous Health Initiative to promote healthy living through plant-based cooking, sustainability, and cultural arts, and is dedicated to breaking down silos between local governments, organizations, and the communities they serve.
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Justice Page school principal honored as NFL ‘Changemaker’
Shannon Tenner, principal of Justice Page Middle School in South Minneapolis, was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Vikings as part of the NFL’s Inspire Change Changemakers program for her dedication to education and community empowerment.
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Robbinsdale School Board squabbles over personal attacks
Robbinsdale School Board voted to censure Board Member Sharon Brooks for violating board rules against harassment, removing her from all board committees and putting her on notice that further violations could lead to her removal from the board.
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Principal comes full circle to address educational disparities
Cherise Ayers, Principal of St. Paul Central High School, is working to eliminate educational disparities by providing students with the resources they need to thrive, and advocating for a holistic approach to addressing the challenges faced by marginalized communities.
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Gun victim, nonprofit leader applauds Ellison lawsuit
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Glock Inc. for manufacturing, marketing, and selling semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns with a cheap device known as a “Glock switch.”
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Reimagining policing – How Brooklyn Park is paving the way Â
The Brooklyn Park Police Department has implemented several initiatives aimed at improving interactions between police and community members, including an Alternative Response Team, increased mental health support for officers, a focus on building relationships with residents, and a youth violence intervention initiative.
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Hill honored by Summit League
Jade Hill, a senior guard for the University of St. Thomas, was named Summit League Performer of the Week after scoring 26 points in a 69-54 victory over Western Illinois.
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Controversial ruling: Chauvin granted permission to re-examine Floyd’s autopsy samples
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted for the murder of George Floyd, has been granted permission to re-examine heart tissue and fluid samples from Floyd’s autopsy, in an effort to explore whether Floyd may have died due to a pre-existing heart condition.
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Black Lives Mattered. Then America Moved On
A New York jury acquitted a white man who fatally choked a Black homeless man on a subway car, despite the victim having committed no crime, marking a return to the status quo of systemic racism and violence.
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Celebrate Multicultural Storytelling at “Stories in Motion”
Experience a night of multicultural storytelling at Stories in Motion, an evening featuring short films, live entertainment, and delicious food, celebrating diverse voices and supporting underrepresented filmmakers.
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Celebrity Chef Justin Sutherland Sentenced to Probation for Domestic Violence Incidents
Celebrity chef Justin Sutherland has been sentenced to probation and electronic home monitoring following domestic violence charges, with a stayed sentence of one year in jail if he fails to comply with the terms of his probation.
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Vision and Vibes 2025: Elevate Your Life with Sister Spokesman
Join Sister Spokesman for Vision and Vibes 2025 on January 4, 2024, for a day of goal setting, inspiration, networking, and entertainment, featuring motivational speaker MsEllaInspires and spoken word artist Lenora Magee.
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Empowering Our Youth: Winter Youth Development Exchange
James Cooper Consulting LLC. and Build Wealth Minnesota are hosting the Winter Youth Development Exchange, a transformative event featuring financial literacy workshops, college and career success tips, youth-centered resources, and holiday gift giveaways.
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Win Tickets to See Annie Mack Live at the Landmark Center!
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to see the incredible Annie Mack live at the historic Landmark Center in St. Paul on December 20, 2024.
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Omar Fateh, first Somali-Muslim American in Minnesota Senate, runs for mayor of Minneapolis
Omar Fateh, the first Somali-Muslim American in the Minnesota Senate, has announced his candidacy for the 2025 Minneapolis mayoral election, citing the re-election of Donald Trump as a reason for his decision.