Monthly Archives: February 2022
Brooklyn Park wraps up Black History Month with focus on youth health and wellness
The Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks ended Black History Month celebrations with a showcase focusing on health and wellness of the African and African...
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines...
Minneapolis and St. Paul lift mask mandates
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul today announced the lifting of their cities’ mask mandates that went into effect on January 5 as...
FIFA suspends Zimbabwe, Kenya over government interference
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — FIFA suspended Zimbabwe and Kenya from international competitions on Thursday for government interference in the running of their national soccer...
COVID-19 vaccine sites at MSP consolidated into one pre-security location
The two COVID-19 vaccination sites at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are now consolidated in a single pre-security location that is more accessible to the...
Xp Lee sworn in as new Brooklyn Park council member
Xp Lee was sworn in as the newest member of the Brooklyn Park City Council today as the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA), which...
Meet Zaynab Mohamed, the Somali American woman running for Minnesota State Senate
When Zaynab Mohamed began visiting the Minnesota state legislature in St. Paul to advocate for her community, she noticed something very troubling.
“What inspired me...
Ghanaians in Minnesota showcase their culture at ‘Urban Expedition’
The Ghanaian Association of Minnesota (GhanAM) held its second “Urban Expedition” at the St Paul Landmark Center. The event was held in celebration of...
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley and Susan Pha both now in Senate District 38
A special redistricting panel appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court today released new maps for Minnesota’s legislative and congressional districts. Redistricting is required after...
Midtown Global Market kicks off Black History Month with African music, art and stories
Minneapolis’s Midtown Global Market kicked off its Black History Month celebrations Saturday with art and stories about the African experience.
One of the most anticipated...
How to get up to $3,600 per child in tax credit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans who have never filed a tax return will need to do so this year in order to claim...