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Kristie Lazenberry draws people into the historic legends of Africa for Black History Month.

Washburn Library celebrates Black history through story time

by Maya Bell
Published February 24, 2025

In the basement of Washburn Library, Kristie Lazenberry raised her voice in triumph to tell the story of a magical tailor as about a dozen Minneapolis residents and kids gathered around to hear stories...

Sen. Gustafson and Sen. Kreun co-authored the bill with bipartisanship as a main priority.

Legislators aim to prevent fraud with the Office of Inspector General

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 24, 2025

Minnesota legislators push for bipartisan support for a bill to create an Office of Inspector General (OIG) in Minnesota to investigate, identify and prevent future fraud in the state. The bill requires...

Five years after George Floyd’s murder, George Floyd Square remains largely unchanged despite years of city discussions.

George Floyd Square’s future remains uncertain after Frey veto

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 23, 2025

George Floyd Square’s future remains uncertain as the latest efforts hit a pause after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto. The Minneapolis City Council voted on Feb. 13 for the city to research...

The legislation will also address resources for problem gambling support.

Minnesota legislators look to legalize, regulate sports betting

by Grace Aigner and Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 21, 2025

Minnesota legislators want to legalize and regulate sports gambling, but gambling addiction advocates are advising caution. A bill currently moving through the state Legislature aims to regulate and...

Students from four of the five University of Minnesota campuses also spoke Tuesday morning in the Capitol rotunda.

Students urge Minnesota Legislature to fund the University

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 19, 2025

University of Minnesota officials and students rallied at the state capitol Tuesday for the “U of M Day at the Capitol” to urge legislators to pass the school’s two funding requests this session. The...

The Glendale Townhomes in Prospect Park were built in 1952 and were primarily home to World War II veterans facing homelessness.

Defending Glendale — community organizers fight for historic designation

by Grace Aigner
Published February 19, 2025

Community organizers in Prospect Park continue their decade-long fight to get Glendale Townhomes, one of Minneapolis’ first public housing developments, historically designated.Ladan Yusuf, a co-founder...

Demonstrators gathered for the missing and murdered Indigenous relatives march in Minneapolis on Feb. 14.

Hundreds march for missing and murdered Indigenous relatives in Minneapolis

by Ava Grace
Published February 18, 2025

The 10th annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives gathered in Minneapolis on Friday to shine a light on a systemic disparity. The march began around 10:30 a.m....

History of Black History Month

History of Black History Month

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 17, 2025

Initially only a week-long, Black History Month was created to ensure Black history would not be forgotten. Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African...

Minnesotans are experiencing more normal, cold temperatures in 2025 than in 2024.

Warm winters keep Minneapolis’ outdoor rinks closed sooner, more often

by Grace Aigner
Published February 17, 2025

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) prepares for future unpredictable, warm winters after temporarily closing their outdoor ice rinks.MPRB temporarily closed more than 40 ice rinks for about...

Demuth joined the state House of Representatives in 2019 and was the minority leader in 2023. Photo courtesy of Karl Morton Badger.

Getting to know House Speaker Lisa Demuth

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 17, 2025

Although Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring) became the first Republican woman of color to lead the Minnesota House, she said her priorities remain on the work ahead and not this historic...

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