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“I have an amazing family supporting me,” said HHH Job Corps graduate Nikoli Fitzgerald, pictured with several family members after the commencement ceremony held on May 22. He completed HBI’s Building Construction Technology trade at the St. Paul, Minn. center before enrolling in advanced Overhead Line training at Oneonta Job Corps in New York. Fitzgerald now works full-time as a lineman for Miller Electrical in Hasting, Minn.
HHH Job Corps celebrates 120 graduates during ceremony
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 … more
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Reach 400,000 people in St. Paul and Minneapolis with one easy ad buy.   35% of our readers are Black, Indigenous and people of color. Zip Codes Covered: 55075, 55101, 55102, 55103, … more
After finishing an interview with Georgia Fort of BLCK Press on June 10, 2025, Isabel Lopez was surrounded by men in unmarked vehicles. None wore visible badges, according to Fort. She was taken into custody. Her shoulder can be seen bleeding in this image that Fort included in an email to those on her newsletter list.
Woman arrested after interview by St. Paul journalist
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 … more
Minneapolis mayoral forum set for June 25
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 … more
TMC Publications sales representative Denis Woulfe has worked on both the editorial and advertising sides of newspapers, and relishes the opportunity to work with area businesses on developing marketing plans and finding solutions to reaching their audience.
The intern becomes the teacher
I often tell people that I was the intern that never left some 46 years ago. I was fresh out of Hamline University and took a job at the Midway Monitor as editor after a brief internship. Over the … more
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Mahdi Ali
EDUCATORS PASS RESOLUTION: FREE MAHDI ALI
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 … more
Law enforcement on East Lake Street shared by Ward 9 City Council Member Jason Chavez.
Federal agents raid restaurant at Bloomington and Lake St.
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 … more
Behind the decisions: What the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Board of Estimate and Taxation do for Minneapolis
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 … more
From potholes to public safety: How city government shapes your life
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 … more
Yes, there is an election in November 2025
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 … more
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
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Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Monday, June 2, through Wednesday, June 4, for all of Minnesota
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 … more
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
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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
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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
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Tesha M. Christensen
Racism takes aim at community members in newspaper
What does racism look like? I saw it in April when I received an envelope at my south Minneapolis post office box filled with clips of nearly every person of color who made our edition of the … more
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Valerie Fitzgerald
I should have seen it sooner
Part 4 in a 4-part series From Heather Cox Richardson, I learned about an era called the 'Liberal Consensus.' She traces it back to the New Deal of the 1930s. The programs that helped my parents … more
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Tina Jackson (front row wearing purple tie dye shirt) believes that soul line dancing is a big mood booster. "Being around others and enjoying the music helps reduce stress and anxiety. The music and coordinated movements also boost confidence, self-esteem, and cognitive function, making it a valuable tool for your mental well-being," she said.
'Gotta Dance' with Tina Jackson
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 … more
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Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Love can be simple between father and son
I first wrote this for Father's Day 2021. I have previously written a Stories and Journeys column acknowedging my mother's influence on my life. It's time for me to acknowlege my father with Father's … more
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City Briefs
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 … more
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