MN House considers millions for housing grants
The Minnesota House of Representatives is considering a bill that would dedicate millions to tackling the affordable housing crisis. HF...
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Police Footage Raises Skepticism In Death of Khalil Azad
The family of Khalil Amir Azad, Jamal Johnson(center), Ayisha Johnson(right) and Fatimeh Todd(Left) at a student protest Monday, Mar. 6...
Hemp beverage company creates alcohol alternative
Plift is a new hemp-infused beverage company committed to creating safer alternatives to alcohol. The effects are psychoactive, with 4 MG...
“Driver’s Licenses For All” bill becomes law
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the “Driver’s License for All” bill into law Tuesday morning, making it now possible for undocumented...
Family of Pillsbury Elementary student accuses school of covering up assault
Community advocates and the family of an 8-year-old girl who was allegedly shoved into lockers by a school teacher hold a press...
Homeless Young adults could get monthly stipends under new bill
Under a new bill proposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives, homeless adults ages 18 to 24 could receive a monthly stipend for...
Minnesota students demand transparency in Khalil Ahmed Azad's death
The brother of Khalil Ahmed Azad, Jamal Johnson, marches alongside dozens of Minnesota students demanding transparency in his brother's...
Protests for Yia Xiong march into St. Paul City Hall
Protestors demanding police be held accountable for the fatal shooting of Yia Xiong march down the steps at St. Paul city hall after...
Iktomi Tattoo
Willard Malebear is a Lakota tattoo artist. Malebear is opening what he believes to be the first Indigenous owned and operated tattoo...
Family accuses Robbinsdale Police of killing their son, covering it up
Via Trahern Crews on YouTube The family of 24 year old Khalil Ahmad Azad is holding a vigil tonight at the site where his body was found...
Bill to limit liability for felony murder charges advances in house
University of Minnesota Associate Professor Perry Moriearty testifies in favor of HF 1406 (via MNHouseInfo on YouTube) A bill that would...
Minnesota Democrats push $3 billion in housing aid
Twin Cities Housing Advocate Maeve Olson speaks at a DFL Press Conference Tuesday Afternoon (via MNHouseInfo on YouTube) Minnesota...
The Black Opry reclaims country music
The Black Opry Revue, a touring musical show, has created a platform for Black country musicians. The revue comes to the Minneapolis...
Murderer of Deshaun Hill, Jr. sentenced to 38 years in prison
Mugshot of Cody Fohrenkam, who was sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of Deshaun Hill, Jr. via Hennepin County Attorney's...
Reconnect Rondo awarded $2m federal grant
Architectural rendering courtesy Design by Melo and Visuals by James via ReConnect Rondo The federal government has granted the St. Paul...
Black Americans remain trusting of mainstream media, despite lack of fairness in coverage
Emeri Burks via Twitter (@ebwords) U.S. news media has traditionally been a space dominated by white men - according to a Pew Research...
Hennepin County Judge pauses Roof Depot demolition
Activists become outraged after Minneapolis city council fails a vote to stop the demolition of the Roof Depot in South Minneapolis....
Oromo Minnesotans embrace “Oromummaa” in quest to connect to their culture
Oromo people separated from their homeland are working to preserve their culture and values here in Minnesota. Oromo people make up the...
New book centers Black experiences with nature
A Darker Wilderness’ editor Erin Sharkey is a writer, artist and abolitionist. Sharkey says though she spent a lot of time in nature...
Conflict over future of Minneapolis industrial site comes to a head
Despite intense snowfall, residents of the East Phillips neighborhood caravanned from the Little Earth community center to the...
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