SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, during a presentation to the Saint Paul City Council on the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Carter announced the Saint Paul Bridge Fund, a proposed $3.25 million fund to provide emergency relief to small businesses and families. The proposal comes in r…
March 24, 2020 (SAINT PAUL) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that his office is ready to enforce Governor Tim Walz’s Executive Order that suspends evictions during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency. A dedicated Tenant Eviction Complaint Form is newly available on his websi…
Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a warning to Minnesotans to avoid potential charity scams related to COVID-19. With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rising in Minnesota, there is a risk that scammers will try to prey on the generosity of Minnesota donors by tricking them into don…
Service changes will take effect on Wednesday, March 25, as Metro Transit continues to support efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 while serving those who must make essential trips and who have no other options than to take transit.
First, we would like to extend a hearty thank you to the community for the care residents are showing one another as we all work together to stay healthy. Second, we at NRRC would also like to thank you for your patience as we navigate our new community engagement landscape. NRRC will conti…
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the state is forced to make adjustments to its testing criteria to focus on the highest priority specimens, including hospitalized patients. Health care workers …
The Hennepin County board declared a continued local emergency at today's special board meeting, in addition to other actions related to COVID-19.
While the emergency order from Governor Tim Walz prohibits the general public from dining and drinking inside Minnesota bars and restaurants through March 27th, it does allow these businesses to sell food and drink for take-out, delivery and curbside pickup.
State Rep. Mohamud Noor (DFL – Minneapolis), Sen. Kari Dziedzic (DFL – Minneapolis), Housing Finance and Policy Chair Alice Hausman (DFL – St. Paul), Hassanen Mohamed, who is the family member of fire victim Nadifa Mohamud, and former State Fire Marshall Tom Brace presented legislation to re…
The Secretary of State, Steve Simon, is reminding Minnesotans about the beginning of absentee voting for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Nomination Primary. Beginning today, Minnesotans can vote early via absentee ballot. The primary will help determine both the Democratic and Republican part…
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners elected Toni Carter as Chair of the Board for 2020 during their Jan. 7 meeting.
The Philando Castile Peace Garden Committee announced the launch of a fundraising campaign to enhance the Falcon Heights Peace Garden created in honor of Philando Castile, who was killed by a police officer in Falcon Heights.
Since 1979, Artspace has been creating affordable living/workspaces for artists, cultural organizations, and creative businesses.
The legacy of Jamar Clark and Philando Castile continues.
Chef and restaurateur Justin Sutherland has been named Eater – Twin Cities Chef of the Year.
Five Minnesotans are among nine people from three states whose E. coli O157:H7 infections have been linked primarily to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits.
SAINT PAUL – On Thursday, December 19, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission (MSGC) is scheduled to hold a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to Minnesota’s probation guidelines, including the adoption of a five-year cap on terms with exemptions for the most serious of offen…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison once again led a coalition of states in moving to protect Liberians who are beneficiaries of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) from deportation.
How much talent can one family have?
In the Sept. 16 edition of Insight News it was incorrectly reported that the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood received a $937,990 grant to fight the opioid crisis. The neighborhood organization did not receive, nor apply for such a grant. We sincerely regret the error in reporting.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has launched his new podcast, entitled “Affording Your Life with Keith Ellison.” It is currently available for listening or download on most major podcast platforms, as well as on Ellison’s website.
Makeda Zulu-Gillespie has been named as the new executive director of the Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC).
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers that Minnesota’s new hands-free law goes into effect next week on Thursday, Aug. 1.
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Donovan Jones-Myers was 15-years-old when his aunt invited him to attend his first Rites of Passage ceremony.
Jaequan Faulkner is a 13-year-old with ambition … and some darn good hot dogs and polish sausages.
The long-term key to good health and economic prosperity in North Minneapolis could be positioned on the corner of Dowling and Humboldt Avenues.
Cities throughout Hennepin County are looking for election judges to handle all aspects of voting at the polling place during the 2018 elections.
The interior of Estes Funeral Chapel and Cremation services is currently being constructed.
Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA) launched a $14 million capital campaign to renovate and rebuild their current space to nurture young artists in the North Minneapolis community.
Bishop Fred W. Washington, presiding bishop for the Minnesota Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ, will be hosting the 2018 Auxiliaries in Ministry (AIM) Conference June 12 – June 16.
Comcast Twin Cities has awarded $45,000 in scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year to 41 graduating high school seniors as part of the company’s annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently awarded $946,878 as part of a new disability services innovations grants program to support people with disabilities in the community.
Sometimes history hides in plain sight.
The Rev. Dr. Arthur Agnew is celebrating his 25th pastoral anniversary of leading Bethesda Baptist Church in downtown Minneapolis.
St. Paul Public Works announced plans are moving forward to start the new All-In citywide garbage service on Oct. 1.
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – The housing crisis that caused more than nine million people to suffer foreclosure and even homelessness due to the economic slump across the U. S. 10 years ago, has now fully recovered for everyone … everyone except people of color; especially African-Americans.
As part of its ongoing effort to rescue human trafficking victims and bring traffickers to justice, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced Minnesota law enforcement and the trucking industry will join together to combat human trafficking.
Minnesota artist Ashley Hanson was selected by the Obama Foundation to join the inaugural 2018 Fellows class.
The Latino Youth Development Collaborative (LYDC) last week graduated 18 promotores y promotoras de educación (someone specially trained to provide health education) with the skills needed to help families navigate the sometimes murky waters of the Minnesota public education system.
The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation is accepting nominations for local basketball courts to receive a refurbishment through the team’s “Our Courts. Our Future.” program presented by U.S. Bank.
Much of the Twin Cities is mourning the loss of community activist Tyrone Rashad Williams.
The posters on the West Broadway Avenue facing windows of the Juxtaposition Arts building boldly told the story.
Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker recently garnered recognition from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) for his contributions to the forensic pathology profession.
Twin Cities R!SE has developed the “Minnesota Employers’ Fair Chance Hiring Guide” to support efforts to recruit, hire, train and retain job seekers with criminal records.
Emerge Community Development will dedicate its next class of Manufacturing Foundations, an opportunity to explore education and careers in the field of manufacturing to the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Honoring her more than 20 years on television in the Twin Cities, Robyne Robinson is set to be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Shiloh’s roof will host 630 solar panels providing 204 kilowatts of electricity that will power Shiloh Temple, Masjid an Nur, 1729 Lyndale Ave. N., and 26 neighborhood residents.
"Conversations with Al McFarlane" with Stella Whitney-West, CEO of NorthPoint Health & Wellness, Minnesota Sen. Jeff Hayden, Wisconsin Rep. David Bowen with Al McFarlane and Harry Colbert, Jr. of Insight News talking about health disparities affecting Black Americans in the time of a glo…
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