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MMR founding Member Claire Luger performs with her band, The Silent Treatment, at the organization’s inaugural event on June 22, 2025 at the Hook and Ladder. Since 2016, Luger has incorporated politics into her songwriting. “We use music as a way of getting political messages out.”

Members of Minnesota Music Resistance believe music can be used as activism. Founding members of the organization came together with a shared passion for music and a shared dream of seeing political … more

By Amanda Holmberg | 6/28/25

Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks during a press conference in August 2022 on behalf of the family of Tekle Sundberg, who was killed by Minneapolis police during a mental health crisis, while Michelle Gross of Communities United Against Police Brutality looks on (left). (Photos by Jill Boogren)

What needs to happen to make progress toward police reform?

Has there been progress toward police reform in the five years since George Floyd’s murder? Last month community members active in the movement for racial justice and police accountability in … more

By Jill Boogren | 6/28/25

Adapted from the Domestic Abuse Invervention Programs Duluth Model Power & Control Wheel and the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), a project of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV).

Teens say family court shouldn’t force them to have relationship with dad

Ethan* and Mason* have told professional after professional that they don’t want to see their dad. And now, because they won’t go, the 16-year-old and 13-year-old might be put in an … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 6/28/25

Michael Baskins (shown) and Shelly Madore are running for the Ward 2 city council seat against incumbent Robin Wonsley.

Two challenge Wonsley in Ward 2

Following a contentious Ward 2 Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) Party convention where no candidate was endorsed, two DFLers, Shelley Madore and Michael Baskins, continue their campaigns to replace … more

By Cam Gordon | 6/28/25

Angela Harrelson, George Floyd’s aunt and co-chair of Rise & Remember, visits her nephew’s memorial at 38th St. and Chicago Ave. (Photo by Jill Boogren)

Has there been progress toward police reform in the five years since George Floyd’s murder?

Has there been progress toward police reform in the five years since George Floyd’s murder? Community members active in the movement for racial justice and police accountability in the … more

By Jill Boogren | 6/2/25

Pratt Elementary School Principal Justyn Burgess (right) celebrates with the Jackson family, Sharon Peters with husband, Melvin, (left) and Judith Claytor (center), granddaughters of Madison and Amy Jackson. Their story provides a springboard for Pratt students and staff to ask questions about race, and to learn about history and resilience in their own community.(Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

The Jackson family project 2025

If you had walked into the gymnasium at Pratt Elementary School in Prospect Park on the afternoon of Friday, May 9, 2025, you would have seen three older African Americans seated in chairs, … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 5/30/25

Alicia Belton and Janice Downing (cofounders of S.H.A.K.E.), a Black-owned, female-owned work space and event center designed to serve multicultural community needs. (Photo submitted)

S.H.A.K.E. breathes new life into Coliseum Building

The Historic Coliseum Building in the Longfellow neighborhood has undergone a dramatic transformation. Built in 1917, the stately brick building anchors the corner of East Lake Street and 27th Avenue … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 5/30/25

The crowd gathers on the Capitol steps for Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 in St. Paul. (Photo by Jill Boogren)

More trans Americans call Minnesota home

By Jill Boogren In the fall of 2023, Charley Maples and his partner packed up all of their belongings, leased an apartment sight unseen, left loved ones behind, and moved to a state … more

By Jill Boogren | 5/30/25

5th annual Rise & Remember May 23-25

The Rise and Remember event activities focus on education, empowerment, healing, celebration, and a collective pursuit for racial justice and equity with live music, market, food trucks, and … more

5/19/25

Race is on in Ward 11

In Ward 11 the incumbent council member, Emily Koski, is not seeking reelection. Jamison Whiting and Mariam DeMello have stepped up to replace her. Whiting, an attorney in the city … more

By Cam Gordon | 5/16/25

IN PROTEST

A rally was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 outside the VA at E 54th St and Minnehaha Ave. Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey spoke to about 400 protesters about President Trump's threats to VA staff and … more

4/25/25

Todd Barnette, Jordan Nelson, Candace Hanson, and Jane Lansing of the League of Woman Voters Public Safety Committee speak during the League of Women Voters Forum on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Gabe Gordon)

Violence interrupters serve Southside

Following a lengthy and sometime contentious contracting process, in March the Minneapolis City Council approved contracts with five organizations for MinneapolUS violence interrupter services. Two … more

By Cam Gordon | 4/25/25

Thompson challenges Chowdhury in Ward 12

As the city prepares for the 2025 election in November, campaigning is picking up across in the city, including in the Southside’s Ward 12 where two candidates, Ward 12 City Council Member … more

By Cam Gordon | 4/25/25

The three women featured in the film, “The People’s Way” – (left to right) Robin Wonsley, Toshira Garraway and Jeanelle Austin – pose after a Q&A with moderator Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley (far right) after a screening at The Main during the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival on April 9.

‘The People’s Way’ premieres in Midwest

After two sold out screenings – first at The Main and then at the Capri – “The People’s Way” film was given an encore screening among the “Best of the Fest” … more

By Jill Boogren | 4/25/25

DUAL BENEFIT

Minneapolis will soon be able to produce its own biochar, bringing the city one step closer to its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. This spring, the city will break ground on a new biochar … more

By Allie Johnson | 4/18/25

Artists and community members join together to celebrate E. Lake St. during a weekend Skate and Sauna event in March, part of the Lake Street Lift project. At the events, neighbors were asked what they want to see at 2800 E. Lake St. where the US Bank building formerly was. (Photo by Bruce Silcox)

Lifting up Lake Street

“I’m thrilled to see Lake Street back and thriving, and there’s more to come,” said Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley during an event at the former US Bank site at … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 3/28/25

Pictured at left outside the Minneapolis VA Hospital, Rose said, “I know I can get another job, and that a lot of people have it worse than I do. But I am finding it hard to wrap my head around what’s happening right now.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Federal job cuts hit home

Rose* is one of thousands of so called “faceless bureaucrats” losing their jobs as the federal workforce is reduced. The South Minneapolis resident explained, “I‘ve worked at … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 3/21/25

Emma Norton’s Advancement Director Shawna Nelson Wills (shown) pointed out they incorporated trauma-informed design principals in the new building at Highland Bridge.

Overcoming homelessness at Restoring Waters

The soothing sound of a bubbling fountain greets visitors to the new affordable housing development at Highland Bridge in St. Paul. The fountain is a symbol for the aptly named Restoring … more

By Iric Nathanson | 2/27/25

The Nokomis Mills and Elevators at 3501 Hiawatha Ave. are owned by ADM Milling Company and may be torn down to build housing. In 2010, the the Ralston-Purina feed mill on the southeast corner of 38th and Hiawatha was razed and replaced by the 180-unit Longfellow Station project. Through a mix of historic and affordable tax credits, Dominium remade the historic millwork at 4041 Hiawatha into Millworks Loft housing units, which opened in July 2017. (Photo by Gabe Gordon)

Will 112-year-old grain elevators be demolished?

Howe resident Joel Albers wants to stop the demolition of the 112-year-old grain elevators near 35th and Hiawatha. Known as the Nokomis Mills and Elevators, … more

By Cam Gordon | 2/27/25

City to recoup costs for cars, equipment used by police for private security work

Minneapolis will begin collecting fees to recover costs for the use of city-owned resources by Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers who work for private or nonprofit organizations when they … more

By Cam Gordon | 2/19/25

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Teens say family court shouldn’t force them to have relationship with dad

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