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Posted inHEALTH How to re-enroll in Medicaid and MinnesotaCare as deadlines approach by Joey Peters July 24, 2023July 25, 2023
Posted inINSIDE SAHAN JOURNAL Sahan Journal receives Community Engagement Award from Asian American Journalists Association by Sahan Journal July 23, 2023July 21, 2023
Posted inArts, ARTS & CULTURE, News Review: Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ tour is a powerful tribute to Black and queer pioneers by Myah Goff July 21, 2023July 21, 2023
Posted inIMMIGRATION U.S. Census Bureau’s classification of Asian ethnic groups is harmful, warn Minnesota lawmakers by Abe Asher July 21, 2023July 21, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Minneapolis safety commissioner Cedric Alexander retiring after a year by Liz Sawyer July 21, 2023July 21, 2023
Posted inArts, ARTS & CULTURE Beyoncé fans get in formation for Renaissance tour in Minneapolis by Myah Goff, Dymanh Chhoun and Aaron Nesheim July 20, 2023July 24, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE Fans embrace Beyoncé’s ‘love letter’ to Black queer community as Renaissance tour stops in Minneapolis by Myah Goff July 20, 2023July 21, 2023
Posted inIMMIGRATION Trump ‘Muslim ban’ continues to delay family reunification two years after it ended by Hibah Ansari July 20, 2023October 10, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS, PUBLIC SAFETY Minneapolis to temporarily relocate third precinct police station downtown by Melissa Olson July 19, 2023October 4, 2023
Posted inArts, ARTS & CULTURE, News Four ways to get your Beyoncé fix as the Renaissance World Tour hits Minneapolis by Myah Goff July 18, 2023July 18, 2023
Posted inENVIRONMENT Proposals to add more car lanes to I-94 draw ire of city leaders, public as MnDOT presents 10 options for redevelopment by Andrew Hazzard July 17, 2023July 21, 2023
Posted inEDUCATION With federal threat looming, Minnesota proposes new plan for special education teachers by Becky Z. Dernbach July 17, 2023July 19, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Graphic novel from Hastings duo chronicles ancestor’s escape from slavery by Mecca Bos July 17, 2023July 17, 2023
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Posted inPOLITICS After a drug felony, Miranda Pacheco lost the right to vote. In August, she’ll be on the ballot in Duluth. (Guess who she’s voting for.) by Becky Z. Dernbach July 17, 2023July 18, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK New Minnesota State Fair food vendors hope ethnic treats become fan favorites by Alfonzo Galvan July 14, 2023July 17, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Ukrainian women coping with loss find therapy in painting by Hanna Arhirova | Associated Press July 14, 2023July 14, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Hollywood’s actors, screenwriters on strike. Here’s why and what happens next by Andrew Dalton | Associated Press July 14, 2023July 14, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS How can we fight remote Canadian wildfires? Use smokejumpers. by Noah Berger | Associated Press and Doug Glass | Associated Press July 14, 2023July 14, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Southeast Asian leaders condemn Myanmar violence, but can’t agree on solution by Niniek Karmini | Associated Press and Jim Gomez | Associated Press July 14, 2023July 14, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Judge approves Minneapolis police reform agreement despite community concerns by Susan Du | Star Tribune July 14, 2023July 14, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE Miloe and family will cap Minneapolis’ International Day of Music extravaganza by Britt Robson July 14, 2023July 13, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE Your Weekend Guide: Art Events in the Twin Cities by Myah Goff July 13, 2023July 13, 2023
Posted inHOUSING Senators call for further oversight, consumer protections in contract for deed real estate transactions by Jessica Lussenhop July 12, 2023July 14, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, News Embracing diversity and laughter: The rise of comedians of color in the Twin Cities by Myah Goff July 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, News Breaking barriers with humor: Gabby OK’s journey as a queer Black female comedian by Myah Goff July 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE Abenezer Merdassa challenges stereotypes and pushes boundaries in comedy by Myah Goff July 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE East African comedian Aron Woldeslassie says diverse voices in comedy challenge stereotypes by Myah Goff July 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE ‘Jokes from the heart’: Alicia Kismet Eler finds material in experiences as a queer Turkish American by Myah Goff July 12, 2023August 17, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, News Comedian Comrade Tripp navigates loneliness, identity through humor by Myah Goff July 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK Afro Deli, others join Minnesota State Fair as new food vendors by Alfonzo Galvan July 11, 2023July 11, 2023
Posted inHOUSING What’s the future of rent control in Minneapolis, and when’s the soonest it can be reintroduced? by Katelyn Vue and Joey Peters July 11, 2023July 11, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Twin Cities’ Asian community finds home in Chinese dance academy by Nicole Ki July 10, 2023July 10, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS JJ Legacy School in north Minneapolis evicted over rental dispute with church by Nicole Ki July 10, 2023July 10, 2023
Sponsored Content 5 ways to build or rebuild your credit Sponsored content by JPMorganChase July 10, 2023July 7, 2023
Sponsored Content Local artist Kprecia Ambers talks community and design Sponsored content by Target July 10, 2023July 7, 2023
Sponsored Content Growing Justice – Reimagining the Future of Food Systems Sponsored content by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota July 10, 2023March 13, 2026
Posted inEDUCATION Do Minnesota’s special education teachers meet federal standards? The answer could cost the state $219 million. by Becky Z. Dernbach July 10, 2023July 9, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS U.S. Forest Service, historically Black colleges unite to boost diversity in wildland firefighting by Terry Tang | Associated Press and George Walker IV | Associated Press July 7, 2023July 7, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden rallies to denounce burning of Islam’s holy book by Munir Ahmed | Associated Press July 7, 2023July 7, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS What’s behind the record shattering heat? by Seth Borenstein | Associated Press July 7, 2023July 7, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Somali dads, imams reach out to youth causing problems in Dinkytown by Susan Du | Star Tribune July 7, 2023July 7, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Moorhead prepares to honor a long forgotten Black soldier by Dan Gunderson July 6, 2023July 6, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE Your Weekend Guide: Arts events in the Twin Cities by Myah Goff July 6, 2023July 7, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Hennepin Healthcare makes equity, inclusion training a requirement by Michelle Wiley July 6, 2023July 7, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE ‘The Forgotten Ones’ documentary sheds light on opioid addiction in East African community by Andrew Muthoni July 6, 2023July 7, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK How to get a job at the Minnesota State Fair by Alfonzo Galvan July 4, 2023July 5, 2023
Sponsored Content Three steps to turn your small business dream into a reality Sponsored content by Bremer Bank July 3, 2023June 30, 2023
Sponsored Content Local Target artist puts positive energy into designs Sponsored content by Target July 3, 2023June 30, 2023
Posted inEDUCATION Motion in the court: Latino teens explore legal careers at summer ‘Lawyer Camp’ by Becky Z. Dernbach July 3, 2023July 5, 2023
Posted inHOUSING, OPINION Community Voices: Minneapolis City Council’s insensitive maneuvering on rent control vote put religious bias on display by Chris Xiong June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS The Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans by Mark Sherman | Associated Press June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE Hmong International Freedom Festival returns to St. Paul’s Como Park this weekend by Andrew Muthoni June 30, 2023July 3, 2023
Posted inEDUCATION The Supreme Court just killed affirmative action. What does that mean for Minnesota students of color? by Becky Z. Dernbach June 29, 2023June 30, 2023
Posted inPOLITICS Minneapolis City Council divided over how Muslim members were excluded from rent control vote by Joey Peters June 29, 2023June 30, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE Your weekend guide: Arts events in the Twin Cities this weekend by Myah Goff June 29, 2023June 29, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS ChangeMakers: Jeong Eun Park’s cabaret troupe by and for transgender people by Jacob Aloi June 29, 2023June 29, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Here are some new Minnesota laws kicking in Saturday by Dana Ferguson June 29, 2023June 29, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Supreme Court ends affirmative action in college admissions by Mark Sherman | Associated Press June 29, 2023June 29, 2023
Posted inHOUSING Minneapolis City Council kills rent control with three Muslim members absent for Eid by Katelyn Vue June 28, 2023June 29, 2023
Posted inIMMIGRATION St. Cloud man’s request to sponsor family’s immigration granted, but reunification could take years by Hibah Ansari and Aala Abdullahi June 27, 2023October 11, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Why do Muslims make the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca? by Associated Press June 27, 2023June 27, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS The International African American Museum opens in South Carolina by Aaron Morrison | Associated Press June 27, 2023June 27, 2023
Posted inENVIRONMENT Rooftop solar atop affordable apartments in Minneapolis connects residents to savings by Andrew Hazzard June 27, 2023June 27, 2023
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY Victims’ families call for independent investigation into Minneapolis crash that killed 5 by Joey Peters June 26, 2023July 5, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Indigenous community celebrates Pride with two-spirit powwow by Melissa Olson June 26, 2023June 26, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Wakpa Triennial Festival showcases artwork across Minnesota by Alex V. Cipolle | MPR June 26, 2023June 26, 2023
Sponsored Content Akiptan Transforms Agricultural Lending From the Ground Up Sponsored content by The Bush Foundation June 26, 2023June 22, 2023
Sponsored Content Local artist Kprecia Ambers talks Target, illustrations, and feeling fulfilled Sponsored content by Target June 26, 2023June 22, 2023
Sponsored Content Minnesota Edging Closer to a Smoke-free Generation Sponsored content by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota June 26, 2023June 23, 2023
Posted inHOUSING Tenants of Columbia Heights complex struggle with rent after double-digit hike last year by Katelyn Vue June 26, 2023June 26, 2023
Posted inHEALTH Hennepin EMS paramedics add new tool to save lives as opioid overdoses increase by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred June 23, 2023June 23, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Minneapolis attorney unpacks U.S. Supreme Court decision on Indian Child Welfare Act by Nancy Marie Spears June 22, 2023June 22, 2023
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY Charges: Gun, drugs found in Derrick Thompson’s car after crash that killed 5 by Joey Peters June 22, 2023June 22, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, News ChangeMakers: Aegor Ray advocates to decriminalize sex work in Minneapolis by Hibah Ansari June 22, 2023June 29, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, News Tibetan Minnesotans celebrate heritage with ‘The Buddha Prince’ play opening this weekend by Myah Goff June 21, 2023June 26, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Once starved by war, millions of Ethiopians go hungry again as U.S., UN pause aid by Ellen Knickmeyer | Associated Press and Cara Anna | Associated Press June 21, 2023June 21, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE How descendants of enslaved people in Minnesota, the Dakotas can apply to receive $50,000 grants by Tiffany Bui June 20, 2023July 17, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, News North Minneapolis comes alive with dance, music on state’s first official Juneteenth holiday by Myah Goff June 19, 2023June 19, 2023
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY Thousands attend funeral for 5 friends killed in Minneapolis crash by Hibah Ansari and Alfonzo Galvan June 19, 2023June 20, 2023
Posted inHEALTH Mental health treatment is a difficult subject for many Hmong Americans. A new podcast wants to make it easier to get help. by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred June 19, 2023June 23, 2023
Sponsored Content Congratulations to the 2023 Bush Fellows Sponsored content by The Bush Foundation June 19, 2023June 16, 2023
Sponsored Content Summer Is Social with Free Artist-Designed Events at the Walker Art Center Sponsored content by Walker Art Center June 19, 2023June 20, 2023
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY 5 friends preparing for Saturday wedding killed in Minneapolis crash by Alfonzo Galvan and Hibah Ansari June 17, 2023June 21, 2023
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY ‘We already knew,’ community members say of DOJ investigation into Minneapolis police misconduct by Katelyn Vue June 16, 2023June 21, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK ‘We love rice’: Chef Yia Vang focuses on rice for newest pop up, Mov by Alfonzo Galvan June 16, 2023June 23, 2023
Posted inNews, PUBLIC SAFETY Ten takeaways from the DOJ’s investigation into Minneapolis police misconduct by Hibah Ansari and Joey Peters June 16, 2023June 16, 2023
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY What’s the history behind federal investigations into police, and how do consent decrees work? by Joey Peters June 16, 2023June 16, 2023
Posted inEDUCATION ‘You guys believed in me’: Gateway to College graduates celebrate program that helped them finish high school by Becky Z. Dernbach June 16, 2023June 15, 2023
Posted inENVIRONMENT Minnesota air quality to improve in coming days; officials fear more smoke-filled skies in future by Abe Asher June 15, 2023June 16, 2023
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY DOJ finds ‘heartbreaking’ pattern of discrimination, excessive force at Minneapolis Police Department by Joey Peters, Katelyn Vue and Hibah Ansari June 15, 2023June 17, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS Supreme Court rejects challenge to Native American child welfare law by Mark Sherman | Associated Press June 15, 2023June 15, 2023
Posted inARTS & CULTURE Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth? Here’s a guide to events in Minnesota. by Myah Goff June 15, 2023June 19, 2023
Posted inPUBLIC SAFETY Bloomington man pleads guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud case by Joey Peters June 14, 2023June 14, 2023
Posted inHEALTH Minnesota expanded abortion access to later pregnancy, but finding providers for the procedure may be difficult, doctor says by Joey Peters June 14, 2023January 2, 2024
Posted inENVIRONMENT Xcel Energy cuts funding for resiliency stations at Minneapolis sites serving diverse neighborhoods by Andrew Hazzard June 13, 2023June 14, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS 30,000 Haitian kids live in private orphanages. Officials want to shutter them and reunite families. by Dánica Coto | Associated Press June 13, 2023June 13, 2023
