POWER 104.7 FM • February 19 2026

University of Minnesota students feel a sense of relief; uncertainty with ICE 'drawdown'

For University of Minnesota students, some are feeling a sense of relief while others still have questions and are uncertain about what change will really look like.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • February 18 2026

Twin Cities Black History Landmarks Preserve Community Legacy

Many drive past community centers, theaters, and historic landmarks in the Twin Cities area without knowing the stories behind them. Yet these historic spaces are rooted in African American history, resilience, and stories of leadership that have helped shape the Twin Cities today.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • February 10 2026

‘Our First Bus Ride’ brings Hale-Field school integration history to life

New children’s book is helping educate young readers on one of Minneapolis’ most historic school integration bus rides, sharing a chapter of local history that many adults never knew existed.

POWER 104.7 FM • February 5 2026

Several Minnesota colleges receive $360,000 to address food insecurity on campus

Food insecurity can affect students in different ways, from sleeping hungry to worrying about how they will afford groceries while balancing tuition, housing, and textbooks

POWER 104.7 FM • February 4 2026

How Rondo’s Golden Thyme is blending social media and influencers to drive sales

Longtime Black-owned restaurant Golden Thyme has reimagined its marketing strategies with renewed energy and is seeing rapid growth, fueled by an effective Instagram and Facebook strategy that turned online attention into real customer demand.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • January 30 2026

Minneapolis NAACP holds press conference after federal shooting, says ‘We’re not doing George Floyd again’

Community leaders and members of the Minneapolis NAACP held a press conference Jan. 24 following the death of 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed earlier that day by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent near East 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue in south Minneapolis.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • January 25 2026

Perseverance pays off for Mpls firefighter, now interim chief

The City of Minneapolis Fire Department has appointed Assistant Fire Chief Melanie Rucker, a 27-year department veteran, as interim chief, making her the first Black woman to lead the department.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • January 24 2026

Agape Movement Writing Circle Offers Healing Near George Floyd Square

Every other Tuesday, just steps away from George Perry Floyd Square at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, a group of people gathers around tables with notebooks and pens. Some arrive unsure of what they will write, but by the end of the evening, many leave with lighter thoughts.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • January 18 2026

Is College Still Worth It? Students reconsider as tuition costs continue to rise

With rising tuition costs, growing debt, and an uncertain job market, students across Minnesota are reevaluating the value of higher education.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • January 18 2026

The Minneapolis NAACP’s continued fight for justice

Minneapolis, still grappling with the trauma of 2020 and the long history that preceded it, has seen conversations about policing, housing, education, and equity grow louder and more urgent. At the center of many of these discussions is the Minneapolis branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, an organization with roots stretching back more than a century and a mission that remains deeply relevant today.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • January 18 2026

Rondo Community Land Trust revives unity and generational wealth in St. Paul

In St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood, signs of renewal are everywhere. New businesses are opening, families are returning, and artists are finding space to create. Yet beneath the energy of revitalization lives a history of deep generational trauma, one the community still carries.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • January 17 2026

Penumbra Theatre’s work toward unity in a divided time

In Minnesota’s arts community, Penumbra Theatre holds a special place. For decades, it has been a home for Black storytelling, cultural healing, and performances that speak directly to the lived experiences of Black communities.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • January 16 2026

Museum carries King’s vision of unity through history

In the heart of North Minneapolis, across from the Urban League Twin Cities, stands the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG), a cultural archive and community gathering space rooted in preservation, connection and truth-telling.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • January 10 2026

Somali Child Care Center Vandalized Amid Minnesota Funding Freeze

Somali-owned child care in South Minneapolis was vandalized early Dec. 30, compounding uncertainty for families who rely on federal child care assistance to afford early learning and care.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • December 27 2025

Alternative schools offer learners a second chance — and more

Each year, thousands of Minnesota students face challenges that make it difficult to stay on pace in traditional classrooms. For some, academic credit gaps are the hurdle; for others, life circumstances, learning style mismatches, or personal responsibilities make the traditional model feel out of reach.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • December 26 2025

Proposed Netflix–Warner Bros. deal raises concerns for Black filmmakers

As major media companies continue to consolidate, Black film students are raising concerns about whether there will be space for their voices in an industry controlled by fewer decision-makers. Students and emerging filmmakers say consolidation threatens access, creative freedom, and opportunities for independent storytelling, particularly for Black creators.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • December 8 2025

A system under strain: Minnesota parents wait months for child care support

Minnesota families seeking child care assistance face growing delays, rising waitlists, and deepening uncertainty.

Mshale • November 25 2025

African community urged to break silence, as it sees worrying trend of suicides

Mental health experts have urged members of the African immigrant community to break the silence about trauma, substance abuse, and mental illness.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • November 22 2025

Mpls street renamed Lena Smith Blvd to correct a historic wrong

Mpls street along the Mississippi River has been renamed Lena Smith Boulevard to honor Lena Olive Smith, Minnesota’s first Black female attorney and civil rights advocate.

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • November 20 2025

As SNAP Cuts Loom, St Paul Neighbors Feed Each Other

As food shelves across Minnesota strain under soaring demand and government support wavers, one St. Paul community hub is charting a different path.

The Anjiku Times • November 17 2025

Community art studio feeding creativity with a mission to heal through art

Art Shelf, a free community art studio, is creating opportunities for individuals to reconnect with their creativity, explore their imagination, and find wellness in the process.

Mshale • November 17 2025

Men’s health takes centerstage in Brooklyn Park as they celebrate their International Day

Celebration of International Men’s Day. Hosted by Brooklyn Park-based Global Fatherhood Foundation (GFF).

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • November 14 2025

‘At Mama Feely’s Feet’ journeys through faith, generational healing

When Hope Venetta began writing “At Mama Feely’s Feet,” she wasn’t simply crafting a book. She was building what she calls “an altar of remembrance.”

Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder • November 14 2025

SOAR Stretch Therapy connects the dots

Roseann Stewart, known as “The Stretch Lady,” has made it her mission to transform how Minnesotans think about wellness.