New UMN housing policy prevents student workers from doing homework on the job
A new Housing & Residential Life policy is changing what student employees can do while working at residence hall front desks.
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Crowdfunding campaign gives residents chance to co-own North Minneapolis shopping center
A commercial real estate developer has launched a crowdfunding campaign allowing community members to invest in a community shopping center.
A new student-led initiative is fighting to make cancer information accessible across cultures
An independent student-led initiative co-founded by a University of Minnesota student, is working to make cancer information accessible in 15 languages.
Leaders launch new coalition to unite Minnesota’s African diaspora
Organizers say the Pan-African Leadership Coalition will strengthen collaboration, leadership development and advocacy across Minnesota's African communities.
Thousands Expected as Music in Plymouth Marks 54 years
Gray cloudy skies and scattered rain didn’t stop preparations for Music in Plymouth, an event that’s expected to draw thousands of people at the Hilde Performance Center.
Brooklyn Park Man Experiences 'Trip of a Lifetime' with Dad at World Cup Match
For Shadi Ebrahim, watching his native Egypt play in the FIFA World Cup with his father became a dream come true.
Burnout amongst Gen Z
Many Gen Zers are feeling overwhelmed. I report on how burnout is real, but there's hope in healing.
Big L’s Soul Food & Steakhouse brings flavor to George Floyd Square
In the heart of George Floyd Square, a new restaurant is working to serve more than just food, it aims to serve a community in a corner that holds deep meaning.
High schools pivot as University of Minnesota no longer hosts graduations
The U of M announced in October 2025 that it will no longer host high school commencement ceremonies, now high school’s are pivoting on graduation plans.
Strive Publishing & Bookstore centers Black voices
Founder Mary Taris builds a cultural hub rooted in literacy, representation and community in downtown Minneapolis.
East African Day of Prayer to bring message of hope amid U.S. hostilities to immigrants
East Africans living in Minnesota are gearing for another annual day of prayer and reflection, as immigrant communities continue to deal with uncertain times in the United States.
Thrifting for tuition, student turns vintage finds into college savings
A high school student is turning thrifted clothing into a growing side business to help save money for college tuition, combining entrepreneurship and passion for fashion.
South Minneapolis Black-owned thrift store creates space for healing and access
Owner Mary Ferguson brings faith, resilience and affordable clothing to South Minneapolis.
Red Cross declares severe shortage after blood supply sharply falls
The nation's blood supply has dropped to critically low levels, prompting an urgent call for donors as hospitals continue to face growing pressure to meet patients' needs.
In Our Presence exhibition at African Museum
The African Museum, Arts, and Cultural Center brings artists and community members together for its Black History Month exhibition, “In Our Presence,” a showcase highlighting the work of four African American artists.
Doc-N-Dine brings Minnesota’s school integration history to life through film and community conversation
St. Paul Public Library event highlights local stories behind desegregation and the Hale and Field Elementary school pairing.
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.
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.
‘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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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