Minneapolis African American civil rights leaders honored in ‘History Makers at Home’
A group has been honored as part of the History Makers at Home program - a special honor from the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights.
South Minneapolis street renamed in honor of John Cheatham
A Minneapolis street has been renamed in honor of the life and legacy of John Cheatham, the city's first Black fire captain.
Minneapolis teachers strike puts spotlight on school funding needs
As striking teachers and their supporters marched through downtown Minneapolis on their third day of a strike, their fight for a better contract has brought up larger conversations about school funding.
New Mitchell Hamline academic center will focus on Black life and the law
The intersection of the legal system and Black lives is the focus of a new initiative at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul.
Hedge fund profits from ashes of foreclosure
For Shanika Henderson the dream of owning her own home is on hold, but she can’t help wondering if her landlord took that dream away from her and hundreds of other potential home-owners in North Minneapolis.
Voices for Change special: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
FOX 9 Anchor Dawn Stevens hosts “Closing the Racial Wealth Gap,” a 30-minute Voices for Change special featuring local experts on why the wealth gap exists and the solutions needed to close it.
Fresh Eye Gallery highlights work of artists with disabilities in Minneapolis
The metro area is home to a thriving art scene. And now there's a new community art space in south Minneapolis. Fresh Eye Gallery is showcasing the work of artists of all backgrounds and abilities.
Bilingual children's book keeping Hmong language and culture alive
Local children’s author Tory Envy is striving to reach younger generations and keep the Hmong language and culture alive through her bilingual children's book "I Am A Big Sister."
Anoka-Hennepin schools discuss teen mental health, suicide awareness in new podcast
The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state’s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide – in a new podcast.
Melanin in Motion creates more access to winter sports for communities of color
The Melanin in Motion program at Theodore Wirth Park is making it easier for families of color in the Twin Cities metro to learn how to ski or snowboard, without an hour-long commute or a bill approaching $100.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in Minneapolis
A small crowd came to the Minneapolis Convention Center on Saturday to kick off a weekend dedicated to celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Help local nonprofit wrap families in need in warmth
Have any new or gently used blankets? Drop them off at any of four locations across the metro from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. A local nonprofit will use them to help keep families in need warm.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast to showcase Black businesses, offer opportunities
A career fair with up to 20 different employers hiring will be held this Saturday at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Remembering Mel Reeves: Activist, reporter dies from COVID-19 complications
Community members are mourning the death of longtime activist and local newspaper reporter Mel Reeves Thursday. He died at the age of 64 from complications related to COVID-19, according to those close to him.
Teen artists address racism in exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art
A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases the creative talents of dozens of students in the metro. The focus of their work is addressing racism as a public health crisis through art.
Vikings surprise Prior Lake student targeted in racist video with Super Bowl tickets
The Minnesota Vikings had a special surprise at Thursday's game for Nya Sigin, the 14-year-old student who was targeted in a racist video made by Prior Lake students.
New premature birth report card shows glaring Minnesota disparties
The number of overall preterm births in Minnesota are dropping, but only if the mothers are white.
Hundreds rally in support of Hastings school board chair, trans child
Filling every corner of Levee Park, members of the Hastings community and beyond stood in solidarity with school board chair Kelsey Waits and her family.
Native American HS football players to showcase skills at 'Indigenous Bowl'
The Vikings will be on the road this weekend taking on the Detroit Lions in the Motor City, but there will still be an important football game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.