Black Business Spotlight: Pimento on the Lake
'The biggest challenge is time. Obviously, we wish we could have been open sooner. But it's construction, and restaurant construction ...
Tag: Twin Cities
Remembering Andre ‘Debonaire’ McNeal: a pillar in the Twin Cities community
Celebrating the life and legacy of Andre 'Debonaire' McNeal, a connector and community leader
Season of giving: Free meals, turkey giveaways, and resources for the holidays
Find free meals, food, and holiday resources available throughout the Twin Cities.
Closing economic opportunity gaps
The Federal Reserve proposal could worsen economic disparities for marginalized communities.
Local protesters call for ceasefire as situation in Gaza worsens
Protests continue to take place across the Twin Cities calling for a ceasefire and aid for Palestinians in Gaza.
Local nonprofit provides a lifeline to East Africa
'The level of food insecurity today on the map in the majority of the area is between crisis and emergency ...
Youth graduate from Hue-MAN’s substance abuse training program
The four-day Hue-MAN training included sessions on the opioid epidemic and how to use Naloxone, the generic name for Narcan.
Facing high demand, MN digs deep to provide housing aid
This spring, the state adopted a $1 billion housing omnibus bill, which has several provisions aimed at creating more housing stability ...
Summer Guide: June 22-28
The MSR’s guide to summer festivals, concerts, and activities for the week of June 22-28.
Twin Cities could see extended summer smog (updated)
The MPCA says we can expect more days ahead where air quality will degrade to dangerous conditions.
Minneapolis weighs rent stabilization
In 2021, Minneapolis residents voted to authorize the city council to enact a rent control ordinance. Yet almost two years ...
Minneapolis’ new health commissioner brings experience battling pandemic, opioid crisis to role
'There isn't really a one-size-fits-all approach. You really do have to get a chance to understand the community that's most ...
Pillsbury United Communities names Cinnamon Pelly as new CEO
Cinnamon Pelly has been named the new president and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities
Black Business Spotlight: Porte Agency
'When you go on modeling agency websites, there's nobody that really looks like us. They just have one Black person ...
Outstanding players in Minneapolis and St. Paul
The 2023 high school basketball season was one to remember, particularly in the St. Paul City and Minneapolis City Conference.
Free Internet: how to use the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program benefit
Qualifying households in the Twin Cities can get FREE internet under the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides a $30 ...
Snow emergencies issued in the Twin Cities
As expected, snow emergencies were issued in both Minneapolis and St. Paul on Wednesday, the start of a massive snowstorm.
Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 1-8
Each week find free or low-cost Black History Month events in the Twin Cities community.
Snow emergencies declared in the Twin Cities
Snow emergencies have been declared for both St. Paul and Minneapolis. Parking restrictions begin at 9 pm on Wednesday, Jan. ...
Brights lights in the cities
One solace to the shorter days at the start of the winter is the bursts of color on the streets ...
