On the Radar host Damenica Ellis sits down with Chef Jametta Raspberry, founder of House of Gristle, to discuss her journey from corporate life to culinary school, feeding protesters during the 2020 uprising and building a brand rooted in Black culture and hospitality.
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Free Community Forum on Gun Violence Coming to North Minneapolis on May 13
A free community forum on gun violence takes place Wednesday, May 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harold Mezile North Community YMCA in Minneapolis, featuring elected officials, community leaders and a panel discussion on prevention, legislation and solutions.
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North Memorial Health and West Broadway Rising open doors for Northside youth exploring healthcare careers
High school students from Exploration High School got a behind-the-scenes look at North Memorial Health through a new partnership with West Broadway Rising, connecting Northside youth to healthcare careers in their own community.
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How redlining and systemic gaps leave communities vulnerable to disaster
Natural disasters hit low-income communities and communities of color hardest. MSR staff writer Damenica Ellis examines why, from the 2011 North Minneapolis tornado to the role of redlining in shaping disaster vulnerability today.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Petition opposes daycare near Northside methadone clinic
Project Refocus is petitioning against a daycare placement next to a methadone clinic on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis, citing needle litter and opioid safety concerns for children.
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From the farm to the neighborhood: Michael Chaney’s lifelong harvest
Project Sweetie Pie founder Michael Chaney has spent more than 30 years weaving together climate justice, urban farming and community organizing in North Minneapolis rooted in a tradition of community-led, community-fed change.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Hunger Strikers Confront Hennepin County Board Over HERC Closure, Sending Commissioners Into Recess
Zero Burn Coalition hunger strikers disrupted the Hennepin County Board meeting on day 12 of their strike demanding a vote to close HERC by December 2027 before ending the strike the following day.
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Air and water disparities, and the fight to shut down HERC
HERC trash incinerator residents describe living next to a facility that sounds like an airport tarmac, causes respiratory illness and sits in a majority-Black community absorbing pollution from across Hennepin County.
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Clinicians, Scientists Call for Closure of Hennepin Energy Recovery Center by 2027
Scientists and clinicians argue HERC’s outdated 30-year permit fails to protect North Minneapolis residents as hunger strikers demand a vote to close the trash incinerator by December 2027.
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An open letter to Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley
An open letter to Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley from a North Minneapolis resident who has lived near the HERC trash burner since 1999 and is calling her to honor her environmental justice promises.
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20 years of answering the call
Power of People Leadership Institute celebrates 20 years of community impact, having reached more than 7,000 girls, 1,500 boys and 6,000 formerly incarcerated community members through Girls in Action, Boys of Hope and the RePlanting Program.
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Hunger strikers say Hennepin County commissioners won’t meet with them
Zero Burn Coalition hunger strikers say Hennepin County commissioners have refused to meet with them six days into their action demanding a vote to close the HERC trash incinerator by December 2027.
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West Broadway Business & Area Coalition Celebrates Record Milestones at 2026 Gala
West Broadway Coalition North Minneapolis gala marks record milestones and announces a youth jobs program and redevelopment of a 14-year vacant building on the corridor.
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Food deserts persist, but local organizations are fighting back
Food deserts in the Twin Cities affect nearly 900,000 Minnesotans. Here is how community organizations are working to restore grocery access in underserved neighborhoods.
Posted inArts + Culture
Katherine Dunham residency brings African dance to Northside youth, adults
Katherine Dunham Residency at Lundstrum Performing Arts in North Minneapolis runs March 25 to 29 with African, modern, ballet and hip-hop classes open to all ages.
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Hunger Strikers Give Hennepin County a Deadline on HERC
HERC incinerator North Minneapolis closure is being demanded by hunger strikers and residents as a former EPA scientist confirms significantly higher cancer risk near the facility.
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Native Land Pod Hosts Town Hall in North Minneapolis Amid Federal Surge
Native Land Pod hosted a live town hall in north Minneapolis, bringing together community members, elected officials and organizers for discussions on policy, organizing and mutual aid.
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Representative Ilhan Omar assaulted with syringe during North Minneapolis town hall
A man was arrested after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance during a town hall meeting in north Minneapolis.
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Our communities deserve safety, not fear
Sen. Bobby Joe Champion says escalating ICE activity in Minnesota is spreading fear and violating constitutional rights, calling for a calm, lawful response to protect communities.
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Ilhan Omar to Host In-Person Town Hall in North Minneapolis on January 27
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar will host a free, in-person town hall on January 27 in North Minneapolis, offering congressional updates, constituent services, and live community Q&A. Registration is required for in-person attendance, with a livestream available.