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There’s snow place like Minnesota
Workers clear the sidewalk on Ford Parkway in St. Paul after a major snowstorm blew through the city. (Elijah Todd-Walden/BLCK press) The...

Elijah Todd-Walden
Jan 7, 20231 min read
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Minnesota House DFL unveils cannabis legalization bill
Angela Dawson, a co-founder of 40 Acre Cooperative, speaks at the MN capitol Thursday (Elijah Todd-Walden/BLCK press) DFL members of the...

Elijah Todd-Walden
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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MPD evicts Quarry homeless camp after delay
A sign that was tied to a makeshift barricade in front of "The Quarry" encampment. (Elijah Todd-Walden/BLCK press) The City of...

Elijah Todd-Walden
Dec 30, 20221 min read
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Minneapolis police postpones shutting down homeless encampment, citing possible violence
One of the volunteers standing in front of a makeshift barricade. (Elijah Todd-Walden/BLCK press) Dozens of people arrived at “The...

Elijah Todd-Walden
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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Changing the narrative, one video at a time
Youth Lens 360 creates opportunities for young creatives interested in video production and empowers them to dismantle mainstream media...

Jasmine McBride
Dec 23, 20222 min read
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St. Paul City Council plans to establish commission for reparations
Trahern Crews addresses the St. Paul city council (Elijah Todd-Walden/BLCK press) The St. Paul City Council held a public hearing on...

Elijah Todd-Walden
Dec 22, 20222 min read
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