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Ahead of Ramadan, Islamic Association of North America urges Muslims to get COVID vaccine
As Ramadan approaches Islamic Association of North America leaders are encouraging Muslims to take the COVID-19 vaccine in preparation for the holy month.
Their message...
Brooklyn Park mayoral race: Following the money
With less than a week until the April 13 special primary election for mayor of Brooklyn Park, three of the Seven candidates running have...
Learn about COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines help protect you against COVID-19 disease. As of early February, more than 46 million doses have been given to people in the...
Brooklyn Park mayoral race enters critical final week
As Brooklyn Park voters enter the final week of the special primary election campaign for mayor, early in-person voting and mail-in absentee voting has...
Did a loved one die from COVID-19? FEMA can reimburse you for funeral costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering to provide financial relief for COVID-19-related funeral expenses as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental...
Gov. Walz delivers upbeat State of the State address
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday delivered an upbeat 2021 “State of the State” address and said brighter days are ahead as the state...
Legal marijuana and camera surveillance: 5 takeaways from the Brooklyn Park mayoral candidate forum
Candidates for mayor of Brooklyn Park took part in a virtual candidates’ forum hosted by Beyond Media Solutions and Mshale. Collins Oppong of Beyond...
Starting March 30, all Minnesotans 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota will expand vaccine eligibility to all Minnesotans 16 and older starting March 30 according to a news release from the governor’s office. Gov....
Children’s Minnesota names Caroline Njau as new chief nursing officer
Caroline (Ndungu) Njau, until recently the director of hospital and nursing operations at St. Louis Park, Minnesota based Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, is the...
Five takeaways from the first Brooklyn Park mayoral forum
The next candidates forum hosted by Africa, Lets Talk! and Mshale will be held on March 23 at 6:00 PM and will be live-streamed...
Our path forward to advance racial equity
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The past year has been one of the most tumultuous chapters in recent history for Black Americans, with numerous reminders that systemic racism brings...