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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...

Elijah Todd-Walden

Mar 3, 20231 min read

Iktomi Tattoo

Willard Malebear is a Lakota tattoo artist. Malebear is opening what he believes to be the first Indigenous owned and operated tattoo...

Ava Grace Pourier

Mar 3, 20231 min read

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...

Jasmine McBride

Mar 2, 20231 min read

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

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