St. Paul Fire Department reaches milestone with Black firefighters
Diversity within the St. Paul Fire Department is more prevalent than ever. The department has the highest number of Black firefighters in promoted positions in department history.
St. Paul Fire Department reaches milestone with Black firefighters
Black firefighters in the St. Paul Fire Department are now in more promoted positions than at any other time in department history. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has the full Voices for Change story.
Route 1 cultivating more inviting landscape for emerging farmers
Growing up in Kenya, Callin Bosire and her three sisters developed a passion for working the land. Now they spend 12 hours a day, six days a week growing nearly two dozen types of vegetables on 30 acres in Loretto.
St. Paul police and partners help struggling students overcome obstacles and thrive
A partnership between the St. Paul Police Department, St. Paul Public Schools, and the nonprofit The Urban Village, have helped dozens of students at Humboldt High School overcome struggles with violence and drugs and put them on a path to success.
'The Brothers of Rondo' shines spotlight on St. Paul neighborhood's legacy
At its peak from the 1930s to the 1950s, St.
MN Hmong filmmakers' 'Bitterroot' to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
In the film, “Bitterroot", the Hmong American experience takes center stage. But the movie is also shining a light on Southeast Asian filmmakers here in the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis exhibit explores the horrors of gun violence
Every day in America, someone loses their life to gun violence. In a new exhibit, a local artist explores the widespread impact of what some deem a public health crisis.
Morrill Hall Takeover: The civil rights protest that changed the U of M
In January 1969, five Black students entered the University of Minnesota’s student records office and refused to leave. It would historically become known as the Morrill Hall Takeover.
The Pillar of St. Peter Claver: Rondo resident dedicates life to helping children
For nearly 70 years, St Peter Claver Catholic School has been an anchor in St. Paul's African American community. But one of the products of this neighborhood institution has been a pillar of the school as well.
Black-owned aviation store in St. Paul soars to new heights
As a pilot for United Airlines, Donnie Gardner has traveled the world. Now with his store in the historic Hamm Building in downtown St. Paul, he is trying to motivate others to do the same.
Gordon Parks exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art explores Black life
Gordon Parks bought his first camera when he was living in St Paul in the 1930s.
Recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of Black soldiers in America
There is quite a story buried in an unmarked grave at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Minneapolis.