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Foundation commits up to $15 million to downtown St. Paul redevelopment
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is committing up to $15 million to help redevelop downtown St. Paul, adding another major philanthropic partner to an effort aimed at addressing vacant and distressed properties.

Rebecca Gilbuena
Aug 27


Minnesota lawsuit says FEMA illegally tied disaster funds to election changes
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in suing the Trump administration. The lawsuit says the federal government is illegally using billions of dollars in disaster preparedness and counterterrorism funding to pressure states into changing how they administer elections and enforce federal immigration law.

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jul 27


Crowdfunding campaign gives residents chance to co-own North Minneapolis shopping center
Chicago TREND has launched a crowdfunding campaign allowing community members to invest in the Heritage Crossings with investments starting at $1,000.

Lizzy Nyoike
Jul 24


Residents, businesses on St. Paul’s East Side navigating ICE and construction
The East Side of St. Paul has endured months of overlapping challenges. First came Operation Metro Surge, which left many residents afraid to leave their homes and businesses struggling as customers disappeared. Now, ongoing construction along East 7th Street is creating a new economic strain for the neighborhood's businesses. Photo: Becca Gilbuena There are about 30,000 residents on the East Side of St. Paul. Additionally, there are some 350 businesses in the area. They’re

Harry Colbert, Jr.
Jul 16


How Rondo’s Golden Thyme is blending social media and influencers to drive sales
After closing for about two years, Golden Thyme café and restaurant re-opened under the care of the Rondo Community Land Trust, a non-profit organization focused on the history of the Rondo community while preserving Black-owned businesses and strengthening economic opportunity in the neighborhood.

Lizzy Nyoike
Feb 4


Thirteen-year-old spreads joy, builds career with painting
An 8th grade student from Brooklyn Park is inspiring others and giving back to the community through painting.

Selah Jacoway
Aug 28, 2024


Youth Lens 360 turns young people's passions into careers
Youth Lens 360 is helping youth discover their passions and turn them into a solid career path.

Tyshawn Spearman
Aug 2, 2024


New program helps BIPOC youth navigate life
The Co-Lab Summer Pop-Up is intended to be a one-stop shop for all the essentials a young adult may need.

Angeline Patrick Pacheco
Jul 29, 2024


Ruam Mit offers food, culture and connection
From a refugee to the owner of a successful restaurant, Nia Rasavong’s story demonstrates the power of family, culture, and perseverance.

Selah Jacoway
Jul 23, 2024


Bridgemakers empowers youth to find their purpose and change the world
Bridgemakers empowers youth to find their purpose and change the world.

Tyshawn Spearman
Jul 19, 2024


Black-led architecture firm builds formula for success
4RM+ULA architects are creating high quality designs for traditionally underserved communities.

Giovanni Burch
Jul 16, 2024


Mali Center committed to building health and wealth in Rondo
A new entrepreneurial hub dedicated to building economic wealth and physical health in Rondo opens its doors to the community July 1.

Jasmine McBride
Jun 26, 2024


Minnesota’s first Black-woman-owned brewery sets its sights on Rondo
Minnesota’s first Black-woman-owned-brewery sets its sights on Rondo

Jasmine McBride
May 30, 2024


Musicians rally for better pay from streaming services
Local musicians rallied Monday night for the Living Wage for Musicians Act.

Jasmine McBride
May 15, 2024


Minnesota housing crisis in need of equitable solutions
Minnesota is home to one of the widest racial gaps in home ownership in the nation. The state’s housing crisis falls heavily on the...

Jasmine McBride
Mar 18, 2024


Route 1 is growing opportunities for BIPOC farmers
A new social enterprise aims to diversify Minnesota farming. Founder and President Marcus Carpenter says Route 1 helps BIPOC farmers...

Jasmine McBride
Mar 11, 2024


Minnesota nursing home workers conduct historic strike
More than 1,000 Minnesota nursing home workers from 12 nursing homes conducted a one-day Unfair Labor Practice strike on Tuesday, the...

Jasmine McBride
Mar 6, 2024


St. Paul teachers await an approved contract, or a strike
The Saint Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE28) has voted to strike on March 11 if it is not able to reach a contract agreement with...

Jasmine McBride
Mar 4, 2024


Sun Country flight attendants demand fair wages, better contract
Sun Country Flight Attendants gathered outside of Terminal 2 of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport today, demanding fair...

Jasmine McBride
Jan 10, 2024


Women of color dominate St. Paul City Council, sales tax increase passes
Saint Paul voters elected a majority of women of color to represent the city, and have opted for a 1% sales tax increase. Here are the...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Nov 8, 2023
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