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Federal Operation Sparks Confusion: Why was ICE in South Minneapolis?
June 4, 2025 Â - A community is left searching for answers after a federal operation conducted Tuesday at a taco shop near East Lake...

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jun 44 min read
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Georgia Fort Selected for 2025 Bush Fellowship: A Visionary Chapter for Black Media Leadership
Georgia Fort — award-winning journalist, founder of BLCK Press, and President of the Center for Broadcast Journalism — announced she has been selected as a 2025 Bush Fellow, a prestigious honor recognizing extraordinary leaders in Minnesota who are poised to make significant change.

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jun 32 min read
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Days After Floyd Anniversary and Consent Decree Roll Back, City Launches New Safety Program
The pilot program announcement also comes as the city of Minneapolis is pledging to uphold federal reform standards despite the consent decree over the Minneapolis Police Department formally ending yesterday. The consent decree was established following the DOJ’s 2022 findings of unconstitutional policing practices

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 282 min read
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Stillwater Prison Closure Sparks Demands for Community-Led, Humane Transition
Stillwater Prison, one of the oldest correctional facilities in the state, has long drawn criticism for deteriorating infrastructure and harsh conditions. While many advocates see its closure as a step forward, they warn that without thoughtful execution, the transition could cause further harm.

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 273 min read
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She Sounded the Alarm, Now It’s Up to Us
After helping to expose how online platforms can profit from racism, Kiandria emerged as a clear, sharp voice calling for collective action, legal accountability, and sustainable support.

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 154 min read
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Minneapolis Police Accused of Terrorizing Family Over Escaped Dog
Five Minneapolis Police officers are accused of illegally entering a family’s home and traumatizing them in the middle of the night – allegedly over a loose dog that had already been captured by Animal Control.

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 143 min read
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