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This video shows how families of undocumented immigrants in the Twin Cities are affected by immigration struggles and looks at hat exactly sanctuary cities are, what is being done to protect the undocumented community in the Twin Cities, as well as explaining why it might not be the fix-all solution that everyone is hoping for. Continue Reading
This week: funding in limbo for the Somali Museum, more pressure put on the Minneapolis City Council on $15 and a new fitness center at North High. Continue Reading
This week: MN GOP threatens big transportation budget cuts, Shades of Yellow closes after 14 years serving the API LGBTQ community and low morale after layoffs at HCMC. Continue Reading
This week: A program aimed to educate seniors on their health, the problem of chronic absenteeism for American Indian students, and a new MPLS ordinance that protects Section 8 renters from bias. Continue Reading
This week: Franklin Street Bakery workers donate money to local food shelf; ask for more fair labor policies, STEM Chicks encourage women to join STEM fields, Controversial “Stand Your Ground Bill” passes committee. Continue Reading
This week: an interview with local activist Nathaniel Khaliq, new Section 8 proposals and unions urge Franken to stop the privatization of Medicare, Social Security. Continue Reading
This week: UMN student creates Spanish-language podcast with local Latino community in mind, grand opening of the Cedar-Riverside Opportunity Center and the Eastside Freedom Library wins national award. Continue Reading
This week: The fight at Standing Rock may be over but the movement in the Twin Cities has only just begun, Education Minnesota announces a new partnership and the Walker Art Center is set to screen a film series by American Indian filmmakers. Continue Reading
In this week’s Best of Neighborhood News, US Bank holds an event to celebrate black business owners in the Twin Cities area, a rise in anti-semitic crimes, and Education Minnesota’s response to President Trump’s rescinding protections for transgender students. Continue Reading
This week: Afro Deli reopens its doors, union workers speak out against “Right to Work” proposal, and agencies offering free tax preparation services. Continue Reading