Minnesotans march in solidarity, demand justice for Jacob Blake at rally Monday evening
Hundreds of people gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with communities demanding justice in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after police shot a Black man identified as 29-year-old Jacob Blake.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with communities demanding justice in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after police shot a Black man identified as 29-year-old Jacob Blake.
Minnesota activists react to shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Minnesota residents are reacting to the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin just months after the death of George Floyd rocked the community.
Minnesota residents are reacting to the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin just months after the death of George Floyd rocked the community.
Union announces COVID-19 death of 2nd Minneapolis janitor
A janitor’s union announced a second Minneapolis janitor has died from COVID-19.
A janitor’s union announced a second Minneapolis janitor has died from COVID-19.
DeLaSalle High School to unveil Virgin Mary statue modeled after diverse students Friday
A life-sized statue of Blessed Virgin Mary embracing DeLaSalle High School students will be unveiled at the school’s new Baldwin Family Prayer Grotto this Friday.
A life-sized statue of Blessed Virgin Mary embracing DeLaSalle High School students will be unveiled at the school’s new Baldwin Family Prayer Grotto this Friday.
Police warn of robbery near University of Minnesota Como Avenue buildings
University of Minnesota police issued an alert Saturday night after the report of a robbery near housing off Como Avenue.
University of Minnesota police issued an alert Saturday night after the report of a robbery near housing off Como Avenue.
As opioid epidemic rages in Minneapolis' Somali community, advocates fight stigma surrounding addiction
The Somali community in the Twin Cities is dealing with its own opioids crisis right now. Several young people have recently overdosed on the powerful opioid fentanyl. A meeting Friday night was held to discuss the issue of opioid abuse.
The Somali community in the Twin Cities is dealing with its own opioids crisis right now. Several young people have recently overdosed on the powerful opioid fentanyl. A meeting Friday night was held to discuss the issue of opioid abuse.
Twin Cities YMCAs to offer distance learning program as schools solidify fall plans
As school districts roll out fall plans, more and more kids are finding they'll be starting school this fall the same way they ended in spring: online - at least part of the time.
As school districts roll out fall plans, more and more kids are finding they'll be starting school this fall the same way they ended in spring: online - at least part of the time.
Rally calls for Bob Kroll to resign as Minneapolis police union president, 250,000 signatures delivered
A coalition of civil rights and racial justice groups are holding a rally at Minneapolis City Hall on Friday afternoon calling for the firing of Bob Kroll as the president of the police union.
A coalition of civil rights and racial justice groups are holding a rally at Minneapolis City Hall on Friday afternoon calling for the firing of Bob Kroll as the president of the police union.
Wayzata man charged in arson at Wells Fargo branch during Minneapolis riots
A Wayzata man is facing charges for an arson at a Wells Fargo bank in Minneapolis that burned during riots in May.
A Wayzata man is facing charges for an arson at a Wells Fargo bank in Minneapolis that burned during riots in May.
Postponed Tommie-Johnnie game may happen in the spring
One of Minnesota's most storied college football games could eventually happen this spring.
One of Minnesota's most storied college football games could eventually happen this spring.
Vandal spray paints George Floyd's eyes black at 38th and Chicago mural
A vandal spray painted George Floyd’s mural outside his 38th and Chicago mural Wednesday, prompting bystanders to catch and question him, according to a report.
A vandal spray painted George Floyd’s mural outside his 38th and Chicago mural Wednesday, prompting bystanders to catch and question him, according to a report.
City Council committee prefers 'phased re-opening' of 38th and Chicago, worries about winter services
A Minneapolis City Council committee is discussing the future of the intersection of 38th and Chicago, the site of George Floyd’s death.
A Minneapolis City Council committee is discussing the future of the intersection of 38th and Chicago, the site of George Floyd’s death.
City council approves three-year lease for temporary Minneapolis Third Police Precinct building
After the former building was damaged during riots, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a lease for a new headquarters for the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct.
After the former building was damaged during riots, the Minneapolis City Council has approved a lease for a new headquarters for the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct.
'Black Boy, Black Boy:' Minneapolis author, illustrator use book to inspire kids of color
A local author and illustrator are hoping to inspire kids of color to chase their dreams.
A local author and illustrator are hoping to inspire kids of color to chase their dreams.
Community holds school supply donation drive in Minneapolis
Minneapolis community members are gathering Wednesday to help collect school supplies for students.
Minneapolis community members are gathering Wednesday to help collect school supplies for students.
South Uptown residents hold virtual meeting addressing crime uptick
A Minneapolis neighborhood came together virtually Tuesday to address crime in their community.
A Minneapolis neighborhood came together virtually Tuesday to address crime in their community.
Minneapolis author hopes memoir will bring hope, advance social justice
Writer and educator Carolyn Holbrook reflects on her latest book, a memoir titled “Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify.”
Writer and educator Carolyn Holbrook reflects on her latest book, a memoir titled “Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify.”
Minnesota African American Heritage Museum reopens with new exhibits documenting George Floyd protests
The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery reopened Tuesday, Aug. 18 with new exhibitions on display documenting the protests and riots in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery reopened Tuesday, Aug. 18 with new exhibitions on display documenting the protests and riots in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
SEAD Project provides COVID-19 resources for Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Minneapolis-based Southeast Asian Diaspora (SEAD) Project provided hand sanitizers and face masks to Minnesota’s Southeast Asian communities.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Minneapolis-based Southeast Asian Diaspora (SEAD) Project provided hand sanitizers and face masks to Minnesota’s Southeast Asian communities.
Arbitrator: MPD officer connected to Christmas tree controversy unfairly terminated, but should be suspended
A neutral arbitrator determined one of the Minneapolis Police Officers involved in decorating what was perceived as a racist Christmas tree at the 4th precinct in 2018 should have been disciplined, but did not deserve to be fired.
A neutral arbitrator determined one of the Minneapolis Police Officers involved in decorating what was perceived as a racist Christmas tree at the 4th precinct in 2018 should have been disciplined, but did not deserve to be fired.