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‘A human being was killed by ICE, now to weather and sports’
Also as journalists, we have abdicated our duty to curry favor. The First Amendment “security” of freedom of the press has been replaced with control of the press, and most are willing to go along to get along.

Harry Colbert, Jr.
3 days ago


Protecting their own: Cedar Riverside young adults set up defense to protect residents from ICE
The newly formed Cedar Riverside Protection Alliance formed to protect Somali residents from the threat of ICE.

Binta Kanteh
6 days ago


Online aggression not matching solidarity on the ground, Somali community leaders say
Black diaspora communities in Minnesota are “showing up,” despite divisive rhetoric online ICE agents and U.S. Marshals during a raid in St. Paul on Nov. 25, 2025 Over the past week, “Operation Metro Surge,” an operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) descended on the Twin Cities metro area with the mandate to focus on the Somali community who allegedly have final orders of deportation . The number of disclosed federal arrests at the end of Sunday was 19.

Binta Kanteh
Dec 9, 2025


‘Go back to where they come from!’
Trump calls Minnesota Somali immigrants and Ilhan Omar “garbage” as ICE targets the community

Harry Colbert, Jr.
Dec 2, 2025


Special community conversation: Remembering Jamar Clark 10 years after police killing
Live on-air conversation Thursday at 6 p.m. on Power 104.7 (Power1047.fm)

Harry Colbert, Jr.
Nov 11, 2025


The Prison to Law Pipeline: from behind bars to the bar exam
Mitchell Hamline School of Law is working to help people who are incarcerated get an education in the legal field.

Daija Triplett
Nov 7, 2024


Ricardo Levins Morales named 2024 McKnight Distinguished Artist
Puerto Rican artist Ricardo Levins Morales receives this year’s Mcknight Distinguished Artist Award for his commitment to art and activism.

Myah Goff
Aug 15, 2024


Rep Pérez Vega reflects on first term in office, looks to future
Minnesota Representative María Isa Pérez Vega is using her voice to fight for marginalized communities.

Angeline Patrick Pacheco
Jul 15, 2024


Fining people for being homeless - at what cost?
How will the SCOTUS ruling on homelessness impact unhoused people in Minnesota?

Jasmine McBride
Jul 12, 2024


4th of July Weekend picks: Beyond fireworks and BBQs
From memorials to music concerts, we have something for you to do this holiday weekend.

Jasmine McBride
Jul 3, 2024


ReEntry Lab offers incarcerated a path back to life through art
The ReEntry Lab is bridging the gap between the formerly incarcerated and the arts.

Jasmine McBride
Jul 2, 2024


Juneteenth: Barriers to freedom and belonging remain
158 years after Juneteenth, many Americans of African descent still see real liberation as a dream.

Jasmine McBride
Jun 24, 2024


Photo essay: Minneapolis celebrates Juneteenth
This week Minnesotans marked Juneteenth with numerous celebrations, from movie screenings to pageants, block parties to BBQs.
Nicolo Schaust
Jun 20, 2024


Five ways to celebrate Juneteenth
Here are five ways to celebrate Juneteenth that are grounded in community, love and continuing the fight for liberation.

Jasmine McBride
Jun 14, 2024


Terrell's Garden transforms pain into peace
What was an empty lot in North Minneapolis is now a peace garden named after a three-year-old boy lost to gun violence.

Jasmine McBride
Jun 10, 2024


Family responds to dropped charges in death of Ricky Cobb
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is dropping charges against the Minnesota State Trooper who shot Ricky Cobb due to new evidence.

Jasmine McBride
Jun 3, 2024


“Justice for George:” from pain to celebration
Memorialize the Movement celebrates four years of preserving underrepresented voices with “Justice for George: Space as Canvas.”

Jasmine McBride
May 24, 2024


Mother of slain son advocates for alternative responses to the police
A mother who lost her son to a mental health episode involving police has become a champion for alternatives to police intervention.

Jasmine McBride
May 6, 2024


Amidst heightened crime, calls for alternative policing continue
While crime rates dropped slightly in 2022 from 2021, violent crime is still dramatically more common in the Twin Cities than it was...

Jasmine McBride
Apr 1, 2024


Trans Visibility Day gets early celebration at State Capitol
About 100 people gathered at the Capitol in Saint Paul on Wednesday in support of trans rights. Community members shared their stories of...

Jasmine McBride
Mar 28, 2024
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