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Her arrest drew swift backlash. Community members argue Lopez was targeted after speaking out against the heavy-handed tactics used by federal agents in a neighborhood with a large immigrant population. Supporters also point out that she was violently detained only moments after giving an interview to Emmy Award-winning independent journalist Georgia Fort, where she voiced concerns about her safety as a Latina activist.

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.