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Tag: Minneapolis

Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

‘Art meaningful to your heart’ is inspiration for visiting Somali apparel designer’s work

by Amina Isir Musa 4 days agoNovember 24, 2023

Hafza Yusuf’s vibrant creations celebrate Somali culture and her own artistic vision.

Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Minneapolis will distribute $8 million to help residents with ash tree removal. But there’s no relief for homeowners who’ve already had trees condemned.

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard and Cynthia Tu November 21, 2023November 27, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

Minneapolis City Council members push rideshare ordinance into new year as conflict brews in drivers’ group

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan November 17, 2023November 21, 2023
Ü-Tsang Dance Group
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your Weekend Guide: Multicultural sci-fi convention, Tibetan music performances, and a comedic musical play

by Myah Goff November 16, 2023November 16, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Protestors decry Smith Foundry’s pollution of East Phillips neighborhood

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard and Aaron Nesheim November 10, 2023November 10, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

East Phillips group finalizes historic agreement to buy Roof Depot site

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard November 8, 2023November 8, 2023
Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Minneapolis City Council election results

by Cynthia Tu November 7, 2023November 7, 2023
Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins wins in close race; many incumbents cruise to victory

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard and Gustav DeMars November 7, 2023November 8, 2023
Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Sahan Journal live blog: Election results in Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, and more

Avatar photo by Sahan Journal November 7, 2023November 8, 2023
Indigenous Futurisms
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your Weekend Guide: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Día de los Muertos

by Myah Goff November 3, 2023November 2, 2023
Posted inHOUSING

Minneapolis city leaders urge renters to report discrimination against Section 8 vouchers

Avatar photo by Katelyn Vue November 2, 2023November 2, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

GroundBreak announces nearly $1 billion in investments to build Black wealth in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan October 31, 2023November 1, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

A lifelong artist adorns Twin Cities public spaces with vibrant botanical murals

by Anna Nguyen October 30, 2023October 30, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your Weekend Guide: A multicultural dance festival and three art exhibitions exploring Asian, Latino, and Black experiences

by Myah Goff October 27, 2023October 27, 2023
Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

2023 Minneapolis City Council race: Who’s running, where candidates stand on key issues

Avatar photo by Cynthia Tu and Andrew Hazzard October 26, 2023November 3, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your Weekend Guide: Twin Cities film fest, a Latinx music festival, and a celebration of hip-hop culture

by Myah Goff October 19, 2023October 19, 2023
George Floyd Square
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

What’s next for George Floyd Square?

by Dave Orrick October 19, 2023October 19, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Champions help neighbors recycle in large apartment buildings

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard October 18, 2023October 17, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your Weekend Guide: Art exhibits from emerging BIPOC artists

by Myah Goff October 12, 2023October 13, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

D’s Banh Mi in south Minneapolis hosts event Thursday, but still can’t serve food from its storefront

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan October 11, 2023October 12, 2023
2600 block of Minnehaha Avenue S.
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Frey to Minneapolis City Council: Put the Third Precinct at 26th and Minnehaha

by Dave Orrick October 4, 2023October 4, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Red Lake Nation to receive Minneapolis land for treatment center

by Zoë Jackson September 22, 2023October 4, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

Minneapolis council members revive effort to pass rideshare ordinances after defeat

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan September 21, 2023September 22, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

Minneapolis workers from across industries call on city to establish labor standards board

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan September 21, 2023September 22, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

Lake Street businesses prepare for Mexican Independence Day celebration

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

East Phillips group given more time to raise millions to buy Roof Depot site

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard August 22, 2023August 22, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

Mayor Frey vetoes Minneapolis rideshare ordinance, announces changes for Uber drivers

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan August 22, 2023August 22, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Minnesota queens of color seek opportunities to shine amid national anti-drag blitz

by Myah Goff August 21, 2023August 23, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your Weekend Guide: Art events in the Twin Cities

by Myah Goff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

Uber, Lyft threaten to pull out of Minneapolis if council approves proposed ordinance

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan August 15, 2023August 17, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your Weekend Guide: Arts events in the Twin Cities

by Myah Goff August 10, 2023August 11, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

Proposed Uber, Lyft ordinance heads to Minneapolis City Council for approval

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan August 8, 2023August 8, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your Weekend Guide: Arts events in the Twin Cities

by Myah Goff August 3, 2023August 4, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your Weekend Guide: Art events in the Twin Cities

by Myah Goff July 27, 2023July 27, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Minneapolis safety commissioner Cedric Alexander retiring after a year

by Liz Sawyer July 21, 2023July 21, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Beyoncé fans get in formation for Renaissance tour in Minneapolis

Avatar photo by Myah Goff, Aaron Nesheim and Dymanh Chhoun July 20, 2023July 24, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

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 inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Four ways to get your Beyoncé fix as the Renaissance World Tour hits Minneapolis

by Myah Goff July 18, 2023July 18, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Miloe and family will cap Minneapolis’ International Day of Music extravaganza

by Britt Robson July 14, 2023July 13, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

‘The Forgotten Ones’ documentary sheds light on opioid addiction in East African community

by Andrew Muthoni July 6, 2023July 7, 2023
Posted inCOMMUNITY VOICES

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 inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Your weekend guide: Arts events in the Twin Cities this weekend

by Myah Goff June 29, 2023June 29, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Rooftop solar atop affordable apartments in Minneapolis connects residents to savings

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard June 27, 2023June 27, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Indigenous community celebrates Pride with two-spirit powwow

by Melissa Olson June 26, 2023June 26, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Tibetan Minnesotans celebrate heritage with ‘The Buddha Prince’ play opening this weekend

by Myah Goff June 21, 2023June 26, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

North Minneapolis comes alive with dance, music on state’s first official Juneteenth holiday

by Myah Goff June 19, 2023June 19, 2023
Posted inPOLICING & JUSTICE

Thousands attend funeral for 5 friends killed in Minneapolis crash

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Hibah Ansari and Alfonzo Galvan June 19, 2023June 20, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth? Here’s a guide to events in Minnesota.

by Myah Goff June 15, 2023June 19, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Xcel Energy cuts funding for resiliency stations at Minneapolis sites serving diverse neighborhoods

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard June 13, 2023June 14, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

New Minneapolis climate plan lays out ambitious goals; advocates criticize lack of funding

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard June 12, 2023June 13, 2023
Posted inNews

24 Somali Mall reopens after Friday evening fire

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Samantha HoangLong and Dymanh Chhoun May 26, 2023May 31, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Minneapolis bans new heavy-polluting industries, limits existing facilities

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard May 26, 2023June 12, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

‘He changed the world’: Minnesotans honor George Floyd on third anniversary of his death

Avatar photo by Dymanh Chhoun May 25, 2023May 26, 2023
Posted inNews

Where to observe the anniversary of George Floyd’s death: Events in Minneapolis

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Katelyn Vue and Samantha HoangLong May 24, 2023May 25, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Roof Depot activists win historic deal to control site from Minneapolis

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard May 22, 2023September 27, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Funding for Roof Depot site hangs in balance as Legislature nears end

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard May 19, 2023June 12, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Fighting in Sudan leaves Minnesota college student unsure she can ever return home

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan May 5, 2023May 5, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

¿Dónde celebrar Cinco de Mayo en Minnesota?

by Nicole Johnson May 4, 2023May 4, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Minnesota

by Nicole Johnson May 4, 2023May 4, 2023
Posted inPOLICING & JUSTICE

Suspect in Minneapolis mosque arsons arrested, charged in federal court

by MPR News Staff May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Minneapolis man charged with arson after two mosque fires in two days

by Louis Krauss April 28, 2023May 4, 2023
Posted inPOLICING & JUSTICE

Fires at two south Minneapolis mosques this week investigated as potential hate crimes

by Joey Peters April 25, 2023May 1, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

No tienes documentos y no sabes cómo declarar tus impuestos?

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan April 17, 2023April 17, 2023
Sponsored Content

“Abundant Cities” Series Brings Together Community Changemakers

Sponsored content by Walker Art Center April 17, 2023April 17, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Chef Yia Vang calls new Mee-Ka pop-up restaurant a ‘beautiful collision’ of Hmong and American cuisine

Avatar photo by Samantha HoangLong March 24, 2023March 29, 2023
Posted inHOUSING

East Village apartment flood left exposed floors, damaged walls, and seniors stranded without elevator service

Avatar photo by Katelyn Vue March 10, 2023May 24, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Twin Cities snow emergency alerts fall short for non-English speakers

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan February 24, 2023February 24, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Roof Depot demolition on hold after judge grants injunction to neighborhood activists

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard February 24, 2023February 24, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Indigenous activists demand meeting with Mayor Frey after failed attempt to stop Roof Depot demolition

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Jaida Grey Eagle and Andrew Hazzard February 23, 2023February 24, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Minneapolis police oust protestors camped out at Roof Depot to block demolition

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard February 21, 2023February 23, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Like a lone wolf finding its pack: Soomaal House of Art fosters a sense of belonging for Somali artists.

Avatar photo by Abdirahman Mohamed February 6, 2023February 6, 2023
Posted inHOUSING

Bell Lofts’ alert system failed to notify authorities to devastating flood, Minneapolis official says

Avatar photo by Katelyn Vue January 27, 2023January 27, 2023
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

From suitcases to herbs: How one Lake Street business survived the pandemic by offering medicinal herbs

Avatar photo by Alfonzo Galvan January 23, 2023January 23, 2023
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

George Floyd family fund accepting grant applications to help Minneapolis

by Maya Rao January 13, 2023January 13, 2023
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Minneapolis seeks $4.5 million bond from East Phillips nonprofit if Roof Depot project is delayed

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard December 15, 2022December 21, 2022
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Indigenous Bowl provides showcase for promising Native athletes

by Matt Sepic December 12, 2022December 12, 2022
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Protesters supporting Dream Act rally at Klobuchar’s office

by Sam Stroozas and Kerem Yücel December 9, 2022December 9, 2022
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Young pastor with deep roots in Black church finds leadership role in Minneapolis

Avatar photo by Simone Cazares November 30, 2022December 1, 2022
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

‘The woman of the century’: Nellie Stone Johnson honored with Minnesota Capitol statue.

by Dana Ferguson November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Hmong Nouveau Fashion Show and Concert celebrates Hmong culture and music.

by Jacob Aloi November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
Sponsored Content

Equitable Development in Minneapolis

Sponsored content by R.E.A.C.H. Twin Cities October 31, 2022November 3, 2022
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Zero to hero: Sabathani Community Center transitions to clean energy example and resilience hub.

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard October 17, 2022May 12, 2023
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

The secret ingredient is time: Minneapolis chef Gustavo Romero shares the family recipe that you won’t find at his hit Minneapolis taqueria, Nixta.

by Mecca Bos October 11, 2022October 14, 2022
Posted inHEALTH

Nurses of color on a historic strike share why they’re fighting for increased staffing, higher wages, and better patient care.

by Drew Arrieta September 14, 2022September 14, 2022
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Minnesota artist has deep roots in Chicano art movement.

by Vicki Adame September 14, 2022September 14, 2022
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Artist Inkpa Mani resigns from Minneapolis park project amid claims of cultural appropriation.

by Susan Du and Alicia Eler September 12, 2022September 14, 2022
Posted inHEALTH

Keeping track of the applesauce: Federal Child Nutrition Programs make it possible for Minnesota nonprofits to serve low-income kids. But while the lunch may be free, you pay for it in paperwork.

by Joey Peters August 18, 2022August 17, 2022
Cedric Alexander speaks during the Minneapolis City Council's Committee of the Whole on Aug. 2.
Posted inPOLICING & JUSTICE

Cedric Alexander becomes Minneapolis’ first community safety commissioner.

by Jon Collins August 4, 2022August 4, 2022
Open arms staff and volunteers prepare meals at Open Arms of Minnesota's Minneapolis location.
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Out: chicken soup. In: Mango, lychee, bok choy. A Twin Cities nonprofit wants new recipes to serve ailing clients who are Hmong, East African, and Latino.

by Noor Adwan August 1, 2022August 15, 2022
Sponsored Content

Introducing the Minneapolis Cultural Districts

Sponsored Content by Meet Minneapolis July 25, 2022July 25, 2022
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Rights advocates say Minneapolis must issue city IDs to residents, unveil list of ‘pro-immigrant’ demands.

by Faiza Mahamud July 22, 2022July 22, 2022
Posted inPOLICING & JUSTICE

Minneapolis police shot and killed Andrew Tekle Sundberg after a six-hour standoff. The shooting remains under investigation.

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Samantha HoangLong, Joey Peters and Becky Z. Dernbach July 14, 2022July 15, 2022
Posted inCULTURE & COMMUNITY

Minneapolis council member apologizes for blaming Somali youth for July 4 violence, but some aren’t buying it.

by Tim Harlow July 11, 2022July 11, 2022
Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Minneapolis city employees accuse Mayor Jacob Frey of retaliation.

by Abe Asher July 7, 2022July 8, 2022
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

More than just a game: Minneapolis company strives to make culturally accurate, online learning tools.

by Vicki Adame June 30, 2022June 30, 2022
Posted inCHANGING MINNESOTA

How many kinds of pho can you find in Minneapolis? Ask Ka Vang. She’ll promote the city’s diversity in her new role at Meet Minneapolis.

by Anna Nguyen May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

The new Metro Orange line brings rapid transit to the diverse 35W corridor. More bus rapid transit lines are coming soon.

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard January 11, 2022January 13, 2022
Posted in2021 Elections

There are plenty of new faces on the Minneapolis Park Board, but just one person of color.

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard November 10, 2021November 12, 2021
Posted inCLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

Minneapolis City Council votes for a compromise on redeveloping the Roof Depot site. Neighborhood groups reject the offer.

Avatar photo by Andrew Hazzard October 8, 2021October 8, 2021
Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Should the mayor of Minneapolis have more power? Here is everything you need to know about the strong-mayor amendment on the ballot this fall.

by Joey Peters September 13, 2021September 23, 2021

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