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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...

Jasmine McBride

Mar 2, 20232 min read

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...

Elijah Todd-Walden

Mar 2, 20231 min read

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...

Jasmine McBride

Mar 1, 20232 min read

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...

Elijah Todd-Walden

Mar 1, 20231 min read

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...

Elijah Todd-Walden

Feb 28, 20232 min read

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...

Elijah Todd-Walden

Feb 28, 20232 min read

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