Sammy McDowell, the late proprietor of Sammy’s Avenue Eatery on West Broadway, was remembered by over 200 people at a celebration of life.
Shiloh Temple International Ministries
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Mpls. funding fight underscores larger school budget pain
Minnesota school districts are facing financial pressure due to expiring pandemic aid and declining enrollment, and advocates are calling for long-term improvements, not short-term cuts, to address the issue.
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Homegoing ceremony for Winston Boogie Smith filled with laughter reflection, tears
Winston Boogie Smith was laid to rest in North Minneapolis after a moving funeral service.
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Daunte Wright laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners, including family, friends, community activists, and families who have lost loved ones to police violence gathered to say goodbye to Daunte Wright.
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Gov. Walz calls for a moment of silence for Daunte Wright
Members of the family of George Floyd and local and national leaders are set to attend the funeral as the world mourns another young Black man killed by the police.
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Black cardiologist celebrates 10 years of stronger hearts and communities
What began as a simple class project for LaPrincess Brewer in Baltimore, Maryland 10 years ago has now flourished into a multi-city movement intersecting faith and heart health awareness in the Black community. Dr. Brewer, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, launched FAITH! — an acronym for Fostering African American Improvement in Total Health — as […]