Minnesota is considering a program to incentivize producers to reduce waste and improve recycling.
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Posted inOpinion
Long-term housing solutions needed for many MinnesotansÂ
Minnesotans are encouraged to support a constitutional amendment for sustainable and consistent funding for long-term housing solutions, as it will provide stability for families and make Minnesota a more vibrant state.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthÂ
Colorectal cancer is the third most common diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and in Minnesota.
Posted inSports
Purdue triumphs over Northwestern in exciting Big Ten WBB tournament opener
Purdue and Minnesota both won their opening games at the 2024 Big Ten WBB tournament in Minneapolis, with Purdue outscoring Northwestern 43-33 in the second half and Minnesota outlasting Rutgers 77-69.
Posted inNews
Super Tuesday victories sets stage for Biden-Trump rematch
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump emerged victorious on Super Tuesday, setting up a rematch of the volatile 2020 election.
Posted inSports
Retired coach Shimmy Gray-Miller relishing role as BTN analyst for Big Ten Women’s Tournament
Shimmy Gray-Miller is enjoying her first season as a Big Ten Network analyst, and is looking forward to a wide-open tournament with a number of talented teams and players.
Posted inNews
Voting rights restoration highlights Super Tuesday vote in Minnesota
Minnesota has recently expanded voting rights for those with a felony conviction, allowing them to register to vote immediately after their release from prison.
Posted inSports
Diverse representation shines in women’s hockey as Minnesota and Toronto battle for overtime win
Two Black PWHL players, Sophie Jaques and Sarah Nurse, scored two goals in an overtime game, while Minnesota and Toronto celebrated Black History Month at the University of Minnesota’s Mariucci Arena.
Posted inNews
Tax prep services for low-income Minnesotans short on volunteers
Some tax service programs are struggling to find enough volunteers to assist everyone.
Posted inNews
Small business owners flex political muscle at Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol
Hundreds of Minnesota Black small business owners gathered at the Capitol for the second consecutive year to make their presence felt.
Posted inLocal & State
MN food shelves increasingly nimble in light of concerning data
Minnesota food shelves are seeing record demand, with more than 7.5 million visits in 2023.
Posted inNews
State trooper charged with murder in fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has charged Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II.
Posted inNews
College degree attainment sees uneven growth for racial groups
The nation still has trouble closing racial gaps for higher education attainment, including in Minnesota.
Posted inSports
Number of off-ice Blacks in new PWHL League: Zero
The PWHL is the first women’s hockey league to treat its players as true professionals, and is working to increase diversity on the ice and off it with the help of broadcaster Saroya Tinker.
Posted inArts + Culture
Local brothers’ latest film ‘Mr. Hit Me Up’ explores the power of friendship, trauma, and love Â
Trey Bell and Malik Peer, two brothers from Minnesota, have achieved success in their music career and transitioned to filmmaking, focusing on bringing realism to the screen and collaborating with local talent.
Posted inSports
Black head coaches committed to making their presence count
Two Black head coaches, Chris Markwood and Ben Johnson, were both on the floor during the Minnesota-Maine men’s basketball game.
Posted inNews
MN takes action against dairy company in major wage-theft case
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a civil suit against Evergreen Acres Dairy for alleged wage theft and substandard living conditions.
Posted inLocal & State
Ex-offenders prepare for workplace re-entry with new program and clothes
Ex-offenders returning to the community after prison can benefit from a two-week training program offered by the Power of People Leadership Institute.
Posted inLocal & State
2023: The Year in Review
Minnesota passed a series of progressive bills, while the issues of homelessness, crime, and criminal justice continued to plague the Twin Cities.
Posted inSports
Funding disparities keep HBCU sports at a disadvantage
HBCU coach Courtney Simmons believes that financial support is the most important factor in overcoming the disparities between HBCUs and PWIs.