Insight News

Conceived as a free to the reader, advertiser supported newspaper, Insight News was at the forefront of a burgeoning neighborhood and community newspaper industry in Twin Cities. As one of only a handful of Black newspapers on the Internet, Insight News has enabled readers all over the world access to its unique brand of journalism. In partnership with community radio station KMOJ, Insight has brought the people who would serve the community in elected office, in education and in business to meet African American voters and consumers face to face.

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Journalism camp teaches importance of free speech

By Andrea Salazar, Insight News

For the past 10 years, high school students from across the Twin Cities have been coming to the University of St. Thomas to attend ThreeSixty Journalism’s summer camps.MORE »

Forgiveness and redemption: Mother confronts, embraces son's killer

By Harry Colbert, Jr., Insight News

On Feb. 12, 1993 three lives changed forever.MORE »

Peace of Hope works to assist families of those incarcerated

By Ivan Phifer, Insight News

Most people are aware of the strict rules and lifestyle incarcerated individuals face. However, the focus is so much on the inmates, the affects on family and friends tend to go unnoticed. Peace of Hope, founded by Sharon Brooks, a member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in North Minneapolis, has a mission to provide resources to people who have loved-ones incarcerated.MORE »

Cookie Cart: Baking cookies, building bright futures

By Erni Jerabek, Insight News

Walking down West Broadway Ave., it is almost impossible not to smell the sweet aroma coming from the Cookie Cart, 1119 West Broadway Ave.

As its name suggests, the only menu items are cookies – available in several varieties. But, the Cookie Cart does a lot more than produce baked goods. It is also a workforce training center for neighborhood teens.MORE »

OPINION | North Minneapolis is up for grabs

By Al McFarlane, Insight News

The confluence of Census-driven redistricting, the announced resignation of Hennepin County 2nd District Commissioner, Mark Stenglein, and the earlier announcement that State Sen. Linda Higgins would not seek reelection has set in motion what could be a historic domino effect scenario for Black political empowerment unrivaled in Minnesota history.MORE »

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