Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has unveiled a $2.3 billion proposed budget aimed at closing a projected $60 million shortfall through job cuts, tax hikes, and consolidated services, sparking immediate debate over police overtime spending and park funding.
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Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Flame Reaction Candle Co. brings bold scents to the Twin Cities
Twin Cities entrepreneur Chay’La Hart launched Flame Reaction Candle Co. to create handcrafted home fragrances that double as art pieces.
Posted inPolitics
Frazier, Folk advance to November as Hennepin County weighs future of criminal justice reform
State Rep. Cedrick Frazier and former U.S. Attorney Anders Folk will face off in November to succeed Mary Moriarty as Hennepin County Attorney, in a race centered on continuing criminal justice reform and prosecuting ICE agents. Contributing writer Clint Combs breaks down the primary results.
Posted inOpinion
There’s a storm coming
Civil rights veteran Rev. Peter Johnson urges Black communities to recognize the warning signs of voter suppression, drawing parallels between past civil rights struggles and modern efforts to weaken election oversight.
Posted inNational
Pope Leo finally addresses his black ancestry and slavery
Leo acknowledges a family history that spans slavery, immigration and America’s enduring debate over race and identity.
Posted inLocal & State
Study shows St. Paul’s Project PEACE shows promise in gun violence prevention
A two-year evaluation of St. Paul’s Project PEACE confirms that community-centered violence prevention works, providing a blueprint for how trusted life coaches can protect young Black men and disrupt cycles of gun violence.
Posted inEvents
New documentary displays Minnesota’s African American Community
The Minnesota Black Community Project is bringing local history to the big screen with a free screening of its new documentary celebrating modern Black achievement in the Twin Cities.
Posted inOpinion
Mental health in a time of rising costs: The myth of the Golden Age Â
When groceries and rent consume every paycheck, anxiety becomes a math problem. Dr. Sharon M. Holder challenges the narrative of economic prosperity and calls for collective mental health action.
Posted inEvents
Taste of Lyndale to shine light on the Lind-Bohanon neighborhood
Experience the best of the Lind-Bohanon neighborhood on Aug. 22 as North Minneapolis hosts the Taste of Lyndale featuring local eats, live tunes, and backpack giveaways.
Posted inEvents
Twin Cities Recovery Project invites community to honor loved ones lost to overdose
The Twin Cities Recovery Project is inviting the community in North Minneapolis to gather and uplift families impacted by substance use, share stories of recovery, and honor those lost to addiction.
Posted inEvents
Black business pioneers inducted into inaugural Minnesota Black Business Hall of Fame
“History can’t wait.” The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce inducted its inaugural class into the Minnesota Black Business Hall of Fame, honoring trailblazers who built the foundation for local economic power.
Posted inEvents
Celebrate a food-focused future with The Dozens on West Broadway
Discover how local organizers are bringing food, culture, and community together for a stronger Northside.
Posted inSports
From Sweet Syl to Coach Syl: Fowles begins new chapter with the Fire.
Sylvia Fowles said no to coaching for years. Now the Lynx legend is on the Portland Fire bench, and two Twin Cities summer leagues just crowned champions.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: The hidden cost of convenience
A $4 fee on a $60 ATM withdrawal is 6.67% just to touch your own money. Al Riddick on the small convenience charges quietly working against your wealth.
Posted inEvents
Flow Foundation hosts free event to empower women with alopecia and hair Loss
In honor of Alopecia Awareness Month, Minnesota’s Flow Foundation is creating a safe, joyful space for women navigating medical hair loss, offering community, resources, and custom wigs to help them celebrate their beauty.
Posted inLocal & State
Sabathani Community Center’s block party celebrates 60 years of service
South Minneapolis’ Sabathani Community Center celebrated 60 years of community care with a block party headlined by Sounds of Blackness. Neighbors and leaders reflected on six decades of serving as a vital lifeline for Black Minnesota.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Clare Northeast Apartments unveils $7 million renovation as Clare Housing marks nearly 40 years
Clare Housing just finished a $7 million renovation of 32 HIV supportive housing apartments in northeast Minneapolis. Next up: housing for aging residents.
Posted inSports
AEW’s Anthony Bowens on diversity, physicality and his path to wrestling
AEW star Anthony Bowens opened up about wrestling’s physical toll, the company’s commitment to diverse talent, and how quitting college baseball paved his path to the ring.
Posted inOpinion
While Trump says the economy is booming, the reality points to a Black recession
Black unemployment hit 6.6% in June while the national rate was 4.2%. Antjuan Seawright argues the recession Black America keeps hearing about is already here.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Fab Five Photos
YHIC edged Strictly 104-100 for the Twin Cities Pro Am title at DeLaSalle. Fab Five Photos captures Ware, Hooker, Brown, Patterson and Ola-Joseph in frame.