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Teens from area schools were among those who walked out of classes on Feb. 8, gathered at Central High School in St. Paul and marched to the Governor's Mansion. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
'Protect young Black lives'
Teens from area schools were among those who walked out of classes on Feb. 8, 2022, gathered at Central High School in St. Paul and marched to the Governor's Mansion. more
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PASSIONATE ABOUT BUNGALOWS
What is the history of the Bungalow Club?Longtime Bungalow Club President Tim Counts: The Twin Cities Bungalow Club was started in 1995 by Kristi Johnson, who lived with her husband in a Longfellow … more
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Volunteer Gail Frethem plays with Tupelo at the shelter. (Photo by Penny Fuller)
FELINES FIND 'FUREVER' HOMES
Longtime Feline Rescue volunteer Nancy Miller writes monthly newsletters and works as a shift lead. “I love this work because I see first-hand the difference that volunteering makes in the … more
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BRIEFS Feb. 17, 2022
Southwest light-rail project transfer proposedState Senator Scott Dibble, announced that he will introduce a bill that would move responsibility of the Southwest Light Rail project from the … more
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Andre Locke, Amir Locke’s father: “We believe that [the police] executed him… And we definitely want to prosecute to the fullest.”
‘OUTRAGED’
When family members of Amir Locke and community members gathered in the rotunda of Minneapolis City Hall on Feb. 4, 2022, his mother, Karen Wells, said in no uncertain terms: “I believe that he … more
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Dozens gather at Minneapolis City Hall on Feb. 11 to hand deliver ethics complaints by 1,250 Minneapolis residents against Mayor Jacob Frey related to the killing by police of Amir Locke. “The Residents’ Complaint” asserts that the mayor and interim police chief “intentionally and recklessly misrepresented the facts” when they repeatedly referred to Amir Locke as a suspect; the mayor violated his duty by not firing or disciplining the officer who fatally shot Locke; and it was a “massive failure to exercise judgment” for MPD to use a no-knock search warrant on behalf of the St. Paul Police Department when St. Paul hadn’t asked for one. Kristin Ingall, a southwest Minneapolis resident and mom, told the crowd in the rotunda that for too long it has been the inactions of “ordinary people, like me,” that has kept a harmful system running. “Amir Locke was executed by the Minneapolis Police Department and the negligence and inaction of Mayor Frey. And yet there has been no accountability. Why do we accept that as residents of Minneapolis?” she asked. Complaint forms are being sent to the city of Minneapolis Ethical Practices Board. Those filing complaints must be residents of Minneapolis and at least 18 years of age. More information is available on Instagram @TheResidentsComplaint. (Photo by Jill Boogren)
1,250 Minneapolis residents file ethics complaints against Mayor Frey
Dozens gather at Minneapolis City Hall on Feb. 11 to hand deliver ethics complaints by 1,250 Minneapolis residents against Mayor Jacob Frey related to the killing by police of Amir Locke. “The … more
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Lawmakers respond following police killing of Amir Locke
While people throughout Minneapolis continue to be devastated and shaken by the police killing of Amir Locke on Feb. 2, lawmakers have been working to respond. The formal investigation of the … more
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Margaret Anderson Kelliher
Bryn Mawr resident new public works director
Following a public hearing and unanimous support from the Public Works and Infrastructure committee, on Feb. 10, 2022, the Minneapolis City Council approved the appointment of Margaret Anderson … more
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Not sure how to talk to kids about race?
Minnesotans don’t know how to talk about race. But Dianne Haulcy is working to change that.Haulcy, who was born and raise in Minnesota and spent her formative years in Eagan, has a podcast … more
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Connie Osterbaan & Herman Milligan: Longtime residents of South Minneapolis, together 41 years
LIFELONG VALENTINES
With its mid-month Valentine’s Day holiday, February is synonymous with love. And countless couples seal their love by entering committed relationships, whether marriage or domestic … more
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Artika Tyner poses for a portrait in the skyway between Opus Hall and Terrence Murphy Hall in Minneapolis on August 2, 2014. These portraits were taken as part of a TEDx speaking event and conference at the University of St. Thomas.
Black History Month 365: Nine children’s books on celebrating culture and history
Black History Month provides an enriching learning opportunity for children, families, and the community. The month of February can serve as a catalyst that sparks a daily leadership challenge to … more
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Michele Rae, RPh, MA, NBC-HWC is the founder of The Center Within, LLC and author of “Living From the Center Within: Co-Creating Who You Are Becoming.” She provides holistic coaching designed to accelerate and support personal, professional, and organizational transformation.
LIVING WELL IN STRESSFUL TIMES
What a time of transformation we are living in. It feels scary and exciting and overwhelming and brimming with new possibilities all at once. How are you navigating your stress? How are you … more
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Larry LaVercombe
SPOTIFY, NEIL AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Many of you are following this story, but for those who aren’t: A few weeks ago, the venerable and beloved rock icon Neil Young left Spotify in protest of COVID-19 disinformation promoted by … more
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Tee McClenty
MN350 names new executive director
MN350 is pleased to announce the hiring of Tee McClenty as executive cirector. “Decisions on climate change need to be transparent and accountable and participated in and led by BIPOC … more
Virajita Singh
FIRST CHIEF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OFFICER
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has selected Virajita Singh to serve as the museum’s first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Singh will come to Mia from the University of … more
Nicki Olalde, Lyndale Neighborhood Association
Join our education program
Lyndale Neighborhood Association’s education program has provided Adult Basic Education programming in the form of English as a Second Language classes for the last 11 years and digital … more
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Kennedy Rance and Jake Wesson named new student board reps
For the first time ever, two Minneapolis Public Schools students have been selected to sit on the Board. The Minneapolis Board of Education has announced Patrick Henry High School junior Kennedy … more
John Wilson
ITS TAX SEASON AGAIN:
Most of us are familiar with income tax season, as tax returns are due by the 15th of April each year. However, for people who own a house or other real estate, there is another tax that becomes … more
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NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS Feb. 17, 2022
LHENA ORAL HISTORY MARCH 16Oral historian Dr. Kim Heikkila of Spotlight Oral History will be joining the LHENA board meeting on Wednesday, March 16 to present the Lowry Hill East Oral History … more
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