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The festival began in 2022 as a celebration of the opening of the Legacy Building, but it quickly gained support and recognition as it evolved into the largest Juneteenth celebration in south …
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by Jo Christensen
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6/20/25
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On Thursday, May 20, 2025, Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps (1480 Snelling Ave.) celebrated 120 graduates. Of those, 65 returned to participate in the ceremony. Those who couldn’t attend were …
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by Tesha M. Christensen
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6/13/25
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35% of our readers are Black, Indigenous and people of color. Zip Codes Covered: 55075, 55101, 55102, 55103, …
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6/12/25
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Immediately after leaving an interview with St. Paul journalist Georgia Fort, Isabel Lopez was arrested by several men in unmarked vehicles – none of whom were wearing visible badges. "We …
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6/11/25
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The American Indian OIC, Indian Health Board, Community Power, and Vote Climate announce a Minneapolis Mayoral Forum hosted by the Native community.
With assistance from the League of Women …
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6/11/25
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The Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 has passed a resolution in support of freedom for former South High School student Mahdi Ali. "Mahdi Ali was 15 years old when he …
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6/8/25
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Today, there were numerous federal agents in our community near the intersection of Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue. "We still have many unanswered questions about why these agents surrounded our …
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6/3/25
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In the November election you will have the opportunity to select your representatives for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation. What …
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6/3/25
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Minneapolis is a city shaped by its leaders, and understanding how local government works is key to knowing who makes decisions that affect daily life. In Minneapolis, the mayor serves as the …
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6/3/25
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Election day is Nov. 4, 2025. The window for voting starts with early voting from Sept. 19 through Nov. 3. Polls open on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. – 8 p..m. You have the power to shape …
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6/3/25
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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 …
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By Jill Boogren
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6/2/25
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert runs until noon on Wednesday, June 4. The affected area includes all of Minnesota and the …
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6/2/25
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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, …
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By Margie O’Loughlin
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5/30/25
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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 …
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By Margie O’Loughlin
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5/30/25
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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 …
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By Jill Boogren
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5/30/25
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Tina Jackson is the “Lady of Line Dance.” She teaches free classes once a month at Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis (310 E 38th St), and is at Oxford Community Center in …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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5/30/25
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Nonpolice to lead police divisions
The Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has appointed Ayodele Famodu as chief of the Internal Affairs Bureau, and Ganesha Martin as chief of the …
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Compiled by Cam Gordon
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5/30/25
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5/29/25
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting people to share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge.
“Public input, stakeholder …
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5/21/25
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On May 21, 2025, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O’Hara, and other city leaders reiterated their commitment to continuing police reform work already underway, despite the U.S. …
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5/21/25
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