Especially in the areas of education, health, housing and public safety, a common refrain during legislative hearings is that Minnesota has some of the worst — if not the worst — racial disparities in the country.
A group of Somali Americans face deportation according to the Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN). Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-5) says at least one detainee has tested positive for COVID-19 and others show symptoms of the disease.
North Memorial Health is committed to the health and safety of its customers and the communities they live in, and that includes providing unrestricted access to accurate, prompt COVID-19 test services. North Memorial Health was one of the first healthcare organizations in Minnesota to broad…
Chase has opened the doors on a new branch in Minneapolis’ Ventura Village neighborhood. Chase’s fourth branch in the Twin Cities metro area is the first to feature an enhanced format to help address the needs of underserved communities – and just the second of its kind among Chase’s 4,900 b…
Former Classical 24 overnight host Garrett McQueen last Thursday announced his firing from Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) from his social media accounts. McQueen was the only Black classical music host.
Simone Hardeman-Jones has been named the founding Executive Director of the GreenLight Fund Twin Cities. Hardeman-Jones will partner with community, industry, entrepreneurial and philanthropic leaders to bring social innovation solutions to the Twin Cities that fill unmet local needs, help b…
Governor Tim Walz announced that teachers, school staff, and childcare providers across the state have received access to their free COVID-19 saliva test, totaling more than 250,000 tests. The saliva tests are part of the Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 School Year and consistent with the…
At a press conference Monday morning, community members and local leaders from Minneapolis, Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota discussed their concerns about making sure everyone is counted by the September 30 Census deadline.
Reconstruction assistance in parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul damaged or destroyed by civil unrest could be available to make the area more energy efficient.
Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan announced that Minnesota has partnered with the nation’s leading distributor of saliva testing to create plans for a new lab in Minnesota, expanding and diversifying testing capacity for Minnesotans, creating jobs, and slowing the spread of C…
U.S. Bank announced today details of a $15 million Rebuild and Transform Fund, which will help small businesses impacted by civil unrest and support organizations working to address systemic economic and racial inequities. The U.S. Bank Foundation will make philanthropic investments in Black…
The Twin Cities based Crimson and Cream Foundation, established in 1996, recently awarded four high school seniors academic scholarships. One of the four scholars, Dylan Vincent, received this year’s title scholarship which is named in honor of Willie F. Adams.
Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order to extend the state’s peacetime emergency through September 11. During the Wednesday press briefing, Walz said the decision was made following advice from public health experts, senior advocates, as well as labor and medical providers.
Our community lost a hero with the passing of James Edward Bransford on July 31 at the age of 89. Jim was a mentor, advocate and counselor to many generations of people who were addressing issues of addiction, domestic violence and the resulting criminal charges.
Alberder Gillespie and Laverne Knighton are fighting the same battle but in two different areas. Gillespie and Knighton are two leaders in the Twin Cities political landscape and the Tuesday, August 11 primary is a big day for them. Gillespie and Knighton were guests on “Conversations” with …
In a special legislative session, the Minnesota House and Senate bowed to public pressure and passed a sweeping package of police reforms in the form of Minnesota Police Accountability Act of 2020.
Recent incidents such as the murders of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day and Breonna Taylor in Louisville, KY have had a huge impact on society. Now, more than ever, “Generation Z” is stepping up and speaking out.
Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, along with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), announced Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 School Year.
The Sanneh Foundation recently announced the award of a $2 Million transformational grant from Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation. This investment will advance the Sanneh Foundation’s Lead The Way Campaign which has been an on-going commitment to improve the physical and social environmen…
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announced via Twitter that education leaders will finally reveal the state's strategy for the 2020-21 school year on July 30. Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to join them.
Before the end of the month, the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Health will share their determination on the educational delivery model that they believe will be in the best interest of the health and safety of Twin Cities students, parents, school staff, and s…
Since the Memorial Day death of George Floyd under the knee of a former Minneapolis police officer, calls have grown louder for police reforms and accountability changes.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block a new Trump Administration rule that makes it easier for health care providers and insurance companies to discriminate against certain vulnerable and protected classes of Am…
The Minnesota House of Representatives today voted to declare racism a public health crisis.
For some Minnesotans, a lost job or unexpected expenses have put their housing at risk. In response to this, today at West Broadway Crescent Apartments, Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan announced a $100 million housing assistance program to help prevent evictions, prevent homelessness…
Approximately 7,000 Minnesota child care providers will be eligible for $56.6 million in funds to help ensure children’s and staff’s health and safety in their child care settings during COVID-19. The new COVID-19 Public Health Support Funds for Child Care program is specifically designed to…
A Minnesota House of Representatives committee today advanced a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis, with a final vote on the House floor likely to occur Monday, July 20.
Del Shea Perry has waited a long time to learn the truth about what happened to her son, Hardel Sherrell, when he was detained in Beltrami County jail. In 2018, Sherrell walked into Beltrami County Jail and nine days later, on September 4, he was “carried out in a body bag,” said Perry. Sta…
Antone Melton-Meaux is seeking to unseat incumbent US Representative Ilhan Omar, who represents Minnesota’s fifth congressional distirct. Melton-Meaux is aiming at winning the DFL nomination in the August Primary Election on Tues., Aug 11. The winner of that contest will face a Republican pa…
Today, Senator Tina Smith and Protect Our Care Minnesota were joined by a panel of Minnesota health care leaders and racial justice experts for a roundtable discussion on health inequities in Minnesota and the importance of access to quality, affordable health care for every Minnesotan. Roun…
Join the Minnesota Historical Society for a virtual publication celebration for Minnesota's Black Community in the 21st Century with Anthony Scott, Dr. Chaunda L. Scott, and Dr. Charles Crutchfield III in conversation with Insight News founder and publisher, Al McFarlane.
For the second time in as many months the House and Senate will meet in a special session.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig hosted policymakers and real estate professionals to learn more about and to collaborate on the best ways to address racial disparities in homeownership in Minnesota.
The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG) is bringing together amazing artists to paint "Black Lives Matter" on the street on Plymouth Avenue in support of the movement for racial justice sparked by the killing of George Floyd.
The impact of climate change on Minnesota state parks
The 2020 primary election kicked off on June 26 with the start of absentee voting. This year, Hennepin County is emphasizing the ability to vote by mail to ensure all eligible residents can safely participate during the COVID-19
This summer marks the 15th FLOW Northside Arts Crawl, a three-day celebration of the arts in North Minneapolis, July 30–Aug 1, 2020.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Tim Walz, and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan last week announced a commitment by 31 Minnesota financial institutions to provide mortgage-relief options to customers facing financial hardship caused by COVID-19 for homeowners not covered …
On the fourth anniversary of his death, Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, announced updated language to the Minnesota Driver’s Manual with state safety officials. She has tirelessly advocated for changes in the manual since her son was fatally shot in 2016 by Jeronimo Yanez, a Sai…
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis.
According to a new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) and the PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF) nearly half (49%) of graduating seniors say their post-secondary plans have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Melvin Carter announced Directors for the Saint Paul Office of Financial Services, and the Department of Public Works, along with the Executive Project Lead for Redevelopment.
Robert Horace Johnson, 90 of Minneapolis died June 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Alene Johnson and daughter Penny Webb. He is survived by daughters, Valerie Hutchinson, June Johnson, Robbin McLaurin, and Ramona McCree. Visitation is Thursday, June 25 at 10 AM with the funera…
Former North Minneapolis legislator the Rev. Randolph "Randy" Staten impacted Minnesota as a whole. He was the first African American legislator from the city of Minneapolis representing House District 57B (now 59B). Staten served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1981 to 1987.
Many House DFL members, especially those of the People of Color and Indigenous Caucus, spoke emotionally late Thursday and into Friday of how voices like theirs across Minnesota want to see systemic change, especially when it comes to police reform.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit this morning in Ramsey County on behalf of the State and its residents to stop deceptive practices related to climate change and to hold ExxonMobil Corp., the American Petroleum Institute, and three Koch Industries entities accountabl…
Insight News welcomes Ayo Olagbaju as this summer’s Editorial Intern. Olagbaju’s internship is funded via a partnership between Insight and Twin Cities Black Journalists (TCBJ).
Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is now accepting applications for its Small Business Relief Grants Program which was approved by the Minnesota State Legislature and signed by Walz on June 16, 2020.
Comcast has extended their offer to provide 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers through the company’s Internet Essentials program. Originally set to expire on June 30, the free offer will now be available through the end of this year. As a reminder, Internet Essential…
Governor Tim Walz issued a proclamation to officially recognize June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth Freedom Day in the State of Minnesota to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Governor Walz is also calling on the legislature to work with community to establish a state holiday recog…
Each year on June 19th, thousands across the nation celebrate Juneteenth. The African American holiday is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19 in 1865, the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galv…
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Former President Barack Obama addressed Democrats on Aug. 19 during the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
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