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Bryan Hooper Sr., 54, stepped through the gates of Stillwater prison and into the arms of his family, ending nearly 10,000 days behind bars for a crime he steadfastly maintained he did not commit. The vacating of his 1998 murder conviction marks not only his freedom but a moment of reckoning for a justice system that failed him and his loved ones for over a quarter century.

When $100,000 intended to support at-risk families in Minneapolis disappeared, the betrayal didn’t come from a stranger. The funds were...

For nearly four years, Crystal Bond has lived in two worlds: one as a full-time property manager, the other as a relentless advocate for...

The Brooklyn Park Small Business Center (BPSBC) marked its second anniversary with an open house, celebrating the achievements of its members while outlining new initiatives to support the city’s diverse entrepreneurial community. As the Center steps into its third year, the goals are to reach full occupancy, expand programming, and continue adapting spaces to meet community demand.

Painter Brit Sigh, based in northeast Minneapolis, is building a fantastical world around his recurring characters Marcus and Khyah—Black children with butterfly wings who embody resilience, imagination, and joy.

Minnesota’s State Board of Investment (SBI), which controls billions in public pensions, continues to hold an estimated $5.4 billion in Israel bonds, weapons manufacturers, and companies linked to the genocide. Despite intense public pressure, the board—chaired by Governor Tim Walz—has repeatedly delayed or restricted meetings.