Minnesota remains ‘point of access’ to abortion services as other states rush to impose restrictions
As the overall number of abortions performed in Minnesota has gone down, the share of nonresidents receiving abortions in the state has risen.
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Event series grapples with past and present effects of discriminatory housing practices
Racism, Rent and Real Estate: Fair Housing Reframed will also look at how housing barriers continue to affect people of color in Minnesota.
Jobs, not jail: Why the workforce shortage is good news for the fight against recidivism
While many state agencies have long considered job applicants with criminal records, low unemployment and record-high number of retirements have created a unique opportunity.
How Hennepin County is tackling Minnesota’s employment disparities
Since the county launched the Career Pathways program, almost half of the new hires coming into the county have been people of color.
With Bottineau Line, community advocates want to avoid repeating history
Some community advocates worry that light rail stakeholders along the route aren’t taking full advantage of the lessons learned from past light rail projects, especially the Green Line.
Why construction of the Line 3 pipeline in northern Minnesota could happen as soon as this summer
After meetings packed with protesters and more than a year of procedural delays, the decision to green light Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement pipeline could come as early as this summer.
In wake of Northern Metals move, community groups target another Minneapolis industrial operation
Over the last four years, there have been concerted efforts by community organizers to push industrial polluters out of north and northeast Minneapolis.
Why the conservative students suing Edina High School may have a decent shot of winning their case
While courts tend to provide schools with a decent amount of leeway when it comes to restricting speech, those restrictions still need to be applied in a nondiscriminatory way.
Why food co-op workers in Minneapolis have flocked to unions
Together, about 450 employees between the three co-ops in Minneapolis are now organized under United Food and Commercial Workers Local 653.
Institute becomes go-to program for state agencies looking to improve community outreach
Launched in May, the effort has already provided trainings for dozens of organizations seeking help — the bulk of which so far have been from Minnesota’s public sector.
In wake of state reforms, child protective services in Hennepin County struggle to keep up
Hennepin County officials say the issue boils down to a simple issue: the need for more staff and funding.
Short notice, low turnout: Northern Metals’ meeting draws criticism
Jeff Smith of the MPCA said the agency doesn’t know when Northern Metals will hold its next public meeting, but that according to the settlement, they’ll need to do it quarterly.
New campaign against sex-trafficking looks to dispel a super-sized misconception
Advocates hope the campaign teaches people that sex trafficking is happening every day in Minnesota, with or without the Super Bowl.
MPCA plans to boost cleanup efforts in historically underserved neighborhoods with grant program
The grants are part of an effort on the part of MPCA to address issues facing underserved communities, or what many are now calling environmental justice.
Photos: a weekend of protests over Yanez acquittal
Many at the weekend’s demonstrations called for immediate police reform, and an overhaul of Minnesota’s government and criminal justice system.
Amid renewed efforts in north Minneapolis, groups hold Gun Violence Awareness Day event
Many of those at Saturday’s rally expressed the need to address the root causes behind violent crime in urban areas.
In Minneapolis’ Longfellow neighborhood, a restaurateur looks to build a Ramadan tradition
“It’s a social gathering place,” said U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison. “It’s a place where people who are facing political struggle come to organize.”
State police-community relations task force comes under harsh criticism
Gov. Mark Dayton created the council last fall in response to high-profile shootings across Minnesota and nationwide.
Funding push aims to accelerate development of burgeoning food network in north Minneapolis
The idea of creating a self-sustaining food network has attracted $1.5 million in grants in the last few months alone.
New cultural center on St. Paul’s east side looks to create a home for growing, multicultural arts scene
The idea for the arts center has been so well-received by community members that more than 200 volunteers have dedicated their time over the last month to getting the space ready for its opening.
