The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s proposed conversion of Highway 252 into a freeway has sparked concerns from residents and activists about the potential impact on surrounding BIPOC communities, with critics urging the agency to prioritize mass transit and lower speed limits to reduce congestion and improve safety.
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Destroying public housing worsens housing crisis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has denied that the homelessness crisis is caused by a lack of affordable housing, despite the fact that city leaders have privatized, demolished and eliminated Section 9 Public Housing, leaving people to freeze while profiting from their displacement.
Posted inBusiness
Jambo Africa’s Expansion: A New Destination for Cultural Heritage and Growth
Jambo Africa restaurant in Brooklyn Center is set to expand into a larger, more dynamic space, marking a milestone in its 13-year journey of serving authentic African cuisine to the community, and the city plans to sell the land to the restaurant’s owners for $500,000.
Posted inYouth
From the Basement to Brilliance: Barber Milan Dennie’s Mission to Uplift St. Paul’s Youth
Milan Dennie, owner of King Milan’s Barbershop, has created a youth-focused program in the basement of his shop, teaching students entrepreneurship, chess, and community service, while also offering free haircuts and school supplies to local children.
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City of Minneapolis Launches Vibrant Storefronts Initiative, Transforming Downtown with Art and Culture
The City of Minneapolis has awarded $200,000 in funding to five organizations to turn vacant storefronts into cultural hubs, promoting creativity, driving foot traffic, and promoting inclusivity.
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Current, former Gophers in community turkey drive
The Minnesota Gopher football team will host its annual RTB Turkey Drive on Tuesday Nov. 26 from 5:30-7:30 pm on the service road between the team’s football facility and indoor practice field at the school’s Athletes Village. The Gopher men’s basketball players and coaches – Minneapolis police officers, including Police Chief Brian O’Hara participated and […]
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Overcoming fears of homeownership
Toshiba Hill, a mother of four, is on the path to homeownership after taking a homebuyer education course and working with a homeownership advisor, as part of a nationwide effort to close the racial homeownership gap.
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Twins’ Diversity and New Ownership Take Spotlight as EIU Coach Aims to Upset Gophers in ‘Money Game
Marqus McGlothan, former assistant coach at Eastern Illinois, has been named interim head coach and is looking forward to his first matchup against the Gophers as HC.
Posted inLocal & State
Child offenders need help, not incarceration, advocates say
Youth activists and public defenders are calling for Hennepin County officials to take appropriate measures to prevent youth incarceration, as the county is not expanding social services to avoid sending teens to the Juvenile Detention Center.
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Giving Back This Thanksgiving: Willie Burton’s All-Star Giveback
Former University of Minnesota Men’s Basketball standout Willie Burton is hosting an inaugural All-Star Giveback to provide 1,000 holiday meals to families in need, with the support of partners such as Jennie-O and Second Harvest Heartland.
Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real
Part 4 – Unlocking the Path to Homeownership
Unlocking the Path to Homeownership: A New Episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real podcast returns with a powerful episode dedicated to helping Minnesotans achieve sustainable homeownership. Sponsored by the Minnesota Homeownership Center, this discussion provides invaluable insights for first-time and first-generation homebuyers. Sponsored by the Minnesota Homeownership Center The Minnesota Homeownership […]
Posted inThe Prep Scene
The game that changed my life
On February 17, 1979, Ben Coleman’s whole life changed when he attended the Twin City basketball game between St. Paul Central and Minneapolis North, which featured some of the state’s top prospects and led to a decade of success for both programs.
Posted inLocal & State
A Call for Reform at Hennepin County Jail
Hennepin County Jail is in crisis due to overcrowding, understaffing, and inadequate medical care, resulting in seven deaths in the past two years and a lack of access to medical care for inmates awaiting trial.
Posted inLocal & State
Community Access and Resource Event (C.A.R.E.)
People Incorporated is hosting a Community Access and Resource Event (C.A.R.E.) on November 22, 2024, to connect North Minneapolis residents with mental health resources, including a free membership to the Northside Community Support Program, healthcare, employment services, and more.
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Seasonal Wellness – Eating Smart for Mind, Body, and Spirit
Sister Spokesman is hosting a wellness event on December 7, 2024 featuring a nutrition and self-care panel discussion, a delicious meal, games, shopping, and local vendors, designed to help women nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits during the winter months.
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Opioid addiction and mental health
Opioid addiction and mental health disorders often occur together, with individuals struggling with mental health conditions using opioids to self-medicate and opioid use causing mental health struggles, and providers should consider a simultaneous treatment model to address the whole person.
Posted inEvents
Holiday Happenings this week at Mall of America
Mall of America® is hosting a variety of holiday events and activities, including a live podcast recording, a food packing event for Every Meal, and a Dragon Ball DAIMA North America Tour, as well as a Red Kettle Bell Ringers campaign and the Santa Experience, from November 18 – 24.
Posted inSports
‘Basketball State’ champions MN hoops history
Gabe Hostetler’s documentary “Basketball State: The Land of 10,000 Hoops” pays tribute to Minnesota’s trailblazers in boys and girls basketball, and is set to stream on a streaming platform soon.
Posted inLocal & State
Queermunity transcends labels to provide mutual support
Queermunity, a new hybrid social enterprise and resource center, has opened in the Twin Cities to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals, offering revenue-generating services and free or low-cost programming, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility.
Posted inLocal & State
Expungement Clinic Reaches Pre-Registration Capacity: Walk-Ins Encouraged
The Hennepin County Expungement Clinic, hosted by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and local cities, has filled all pre-registration slots but walk-ins are welcome to attend on a first-come, first-served basis.