Planting People Growing Justice, a Black woman-owned children’s bookstore and publisher inside Gideon Barbershop, is growing literacy and youth leadership in South Minneapolis. Founded by Dr. Artika Tyner, PPGJ centers books that reflect the African Diaspora and offers storytimes, workshops, and author visits to help kids “read to lead.”
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Southside Back In The Day Returns for 16th Year of Celebration and Community
Southside Back In The Day returns Aug. 30 to Phelps Park for its 16th year, uniting neighbors with food, music, basketball, health resources, and community honors.
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Police ID shooter who killed 2 kids, hurt 17 at Minneapolis Catholic school, church
Breaking: A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in south Minneapolis left multiple people injured. Police confirm the shooter is deceased and no active threat remains.
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MN PROMISE Act offers small businesses ‘life-changing capital’
The PROMISE Act has expanded. Minnesota small business owners in North and South Minneapolis and South St. Paul can now access up to $1.5 million in financing for commercial property, refinance unfair contracts, and get one-on-one business support from MEDA.
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Flow Hair and Beauty
Black-owned Flow Hair and Beauty in Uptown Minneapolis offers more than hair products. The shop provides a healing space for people navigating medical hair loss and builds community with care.
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36 Lyn Refuel Station
36 Lyn Refuel Station marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration of local culture, clean energy, and community. Under Lonnie McQuirter’s leadership, the store has become a national model for socially conscious retail.
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Tracey Williams-Dillard honored with Congressional Record Award for over 50 Years in journalism
Tracey Williams-Dillard, publisher and CEO of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, was honored with a Congressional Record Award by U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar for more than 50 years of service in journalism and her commitment to amplifying Black voices in Minnesota.
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The Kitchen by Baked Brand
South Minneapolis entrepreneur Destinee Shelby built Baked Brand from scratch — growing a bakery into a soul food restaurant and launching the Black Entrepreneur State Fair.
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From the Court to the Kitchen: Sam Willis Keeps Giving Back
Former baller Sam Willis joins Blacklight on Sports to reflect on his basketball past, mentorship work, and his South Minneapolis restaurant, Just Turkey.
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Celebrating 50 Years of MayDay Magic in South Minneapolis
The MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis, a vibrant tradition of creativity and community, continues to thrive after 50 years with stunning puppets and performances crafted by residents and artists across the city.
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A Night of Creativity and Connection: The Legacy Building Open House
The Legacy Building, a vibrant hub for local Black creatives in South Minneapolis, is hosting its highly anticipated Open House on February 19, 2025, featuring a live jam session, creative activities, and the launch of the Creative Freedom Fund, an initiative designed to empower local creatives.
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The Art of Letting Go: A Workshop for Black Mothers to Heal and Empower
The Art of Letting Go workshop, hosted by Black Family Blueprint, is a transformative experience for Black mothers to break free from guilt, fear, and limitations through meditative writing, poetic expression, and symbolic plate-smashing.
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The MSR’s legacy of ink: 90 years in pursuit of truth and justice
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, founded in 1934 by Cecil E. Newman, has been a beacon of hope and truth for the Black community in Minnesota.
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Arbor Day celebration at McRae Park honors South Minneapolis history
Arbor Day was celebrated at McRae Park in South Minneapolis with live music, tree-themed activities, and a tree dedication with former Minnesota Viking Justice Alan Page.
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City releases street proposal for Kmart site
The city is planning to restore Nicollet Avenue, but community advocates are upset that the design and community engagement is primarily white and that more input is needed to ensure the site is safe and inclusive for all.
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Black cultural center proposed for former Third Precinct site
A former Third Precinct resident has proposed building a Black cultural center at the former Third Precinct site.
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Sabathani to unveil memorable walk through history Feb. 22
Sabathani Community Center is hosting a community celebration honoring its legacy and those who helped to build it.
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Ward 8 candidate Soren Stevenson lays out his vision
‘The biggest difference is that we all agree that we need police who are accountable to us, but we’re not seeing that at city hall.’
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Ward 8 incumbent Andrea Jenkins makes her case
Andrea Jenkins is the incumbent candidate running in Minneapolis’s City Council Ward 8 race to keep her seat.
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Southside Kmart fire heightens urgency of redevelopment
We have to go so far to get to a store. And you have to think about gas, mileage, or wheelchairs when on the bus.