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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
Hennepin County Judge pauses Roof Depot demolition
Activists become outraged after Minneapolis city council fails a vote to stop the demolition of the Roof Depot in South Minneapolis....
Elijah Todd-Walden
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Oromo Minnesotans embrace “Oromummaa” in quest to connect to their culture
Oromo people separated from their homeland are working to preserve their culture and values here in Minnesota. Oromo people make up the...
Faaya Adem
Feb 24, 20232 min read
New book centers Black experiences with nature
A Darker Wilderness’ editor Erin Sharkey is a writer, artist and abolitionist. Sharkey says though she spent a lot of time in nature...
Jasmine McBride
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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