Saint Paul City Councilmember Cheniqua Johnson joins Dayton’s Bluff Elementary School third graders with shovels during a groundbreaking ceremony for improvements at the Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center on Sept. 29, 2026. The project includes construction of a new outdoor basketball court. Photo courtesy of Cheniqua Johnson's office For Jason Murphy, who lives across the street from the Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center, a new outdoor basketball court is an improvement the nei

As Black women continue to face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality in the U.S., sisters Abiola Abu-Bakr and Ade Salami are helping families navigate birth with greater support, agency and connection.

Esosa Osa is the Founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, a nonprofit and research lab focused on fighting digital disinformation, protecting Black communities online, and building information equity. As voters scroll through election claims online, Onyx Impact is offering an artificial intelligence tool that answers questions using Black sources. The nonprofit’s chat assistant, Aisha, launched in June and has nearly 100,000 users, according to founder and CEO Esosa Osa. Users can ask

The resolution states that standards should be established proactively, before commercial autonomous vehicle companies begin operating in St. Paul, so the city can determine an appropriate role for the technology while protecting workers, residents and the public.

At just 21, Wisdom Nunn earned an Upper Midwest Regional Emmy nomination for his animated series “Bob’s World” and its episode “A Silly Detour.” Learn how Nunn and his siblings turned their childhood imagination into an award-nominated show — and what’s next for their creative journey.

Andy Rodriguez (center), director of St. Paul Parks & Recreation cuts the ribbon opening Wabasha Park in downtown St. Paul on Oct. 13, 2026. Rodriguez is flanked by elected officials, including Rep. Maria Isa Perez-Vega (far left), St. Paul Councilwoman Anika Bowie (second to left), St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her (right of Rodriguez) and St. Paul Council President Rebecca Noecker (right of Her). Photo: Harry Colbert, Jr. Downtown St. Paul is seeing a resurgence. Within the past f

For many Somali Minnesotans, the federal search comes at a time when their community is already feeling under scrutiny. As Minnesota Democrats rally around the Minneapolis congresswoman, their message — “We stand with Ilhan” — is also becoming a broader call to stand with Somali neighbors amid heightened concerns about political rhetoric, safety and belonging.

Omar – and much of Minnesota’s Somali community – has been a frequent target of President Donald Trump and his administration.

A painful chapter in history is bringing new conversations about truth, accountability and healing to the University of St. Thomas. The exhibit “What We Inherit: Truth, Repair, and a Promise to the Future” explores the 1838 sale of 314 enslaved people by Maryland Jesuits and the descendants working to preserve their families’ stories and pursue repair.

D'Angelos Svenkeson gives remarks following his induction into the Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Photo: Georgia Fort Twenty years after graduating from St. Paul Central High School as the school’s all-time leading tackler, D’Angelos Svenkeson is being inducted into the St. Paul Central Athletic Hall of Fame. It’s an honor he says belongs to more than just him. “I wouldn’t be where I am if it weren’t for the many people who have poured into me,” said D'Angelos, a

After six years and more than 100 pop-up screenings across St. Paul’s East Side, TriLingua Cinema finally has a home of its own. The community-focused micro-cinema is bringing independent, local, multilingual and family-friendly films to a permanent space while creating a place for East Siders to gather, connect and make the cinema their own.

From the farm to the dinner table. Black to the Farm brought Black farmers, chefs and community members together for an evening centered on food, connection and agriculture.

Minnesota’s job market is changing, and finding your next opportunity may require more than submitting applications. From building your professional network to identifying transferable skills and using AI tools strategically, career expert Marcus Owens shares practical advice for navigating a “low hire, low fire” job market.

The video appears to show the woman asking the officer for help and explaining that she had been sprayed with a chemical irritant. The officer then gets into his patrol vehicle and drives away.

Climate organizers brought songs and signs to Minneapolis City Hall Wednesday, calling on Mayor Jacob Frey and the City Council to preserve about $4 million in funding for home weatherization and clean-energy upgrades.

Seven Minnesota federal judges are facing a complaint from the U.S. Department of Justice over comments they made to The New York Times about the impact of immigration cases on Minnesota’s federal courts.

MPD officials faced tough questions Monday over millions in overtime spending as the City Council considers a proposed $20 million increase for the department. The debate comes amid an 11.3% proposed property tax increase and ongoing police-reform requirements.

La’Taijah Powell moved her daughters to Loring Elementary hoping they could have stability through elementary school. Now, as Minneapolis Public Schools considers plans that could close or merge schools across the city, she’s asking the district to listen to Black families — and address questions about representation, transportation and what students would experience at a new school.

Olivia Miles and Cheryl Reeve earned their flowers Monday. Miles was unanimously named WNBA Rookie of the Year, while Reeve earned her record fifth Coach of the Year award. Then came the reality of the playoffs. After dropping Game 1 to the New York Liberty, the Lynx now face elimination Tuesday night in New York.

The family of University of Minnesota student Fiqremariam “Kidus” Dereje Zewde is seeking answers after the 23-year-old was found dead near the Meta Data Center in Rosemount. Zewde had left home to play soccer and never returned. His family says they have questions about the circumstances surrounding his death as the investigation continues.