Monthly Archives: December 2022
State-run vaccination site at Mall of America shuts down
Minnesota health officials have closed their COVID-19 vaccination site at the Mall of America.
Gov. Walz visited the Mall of America the same day it...
Ethiopian American entrepreneur Tashitaa Tufaa detained in Ethiopia
Prominent Minnesota businessman Tashitaa Tufaa has allegedly been detained by Ethiopian authorities, according to his brother Gebi Tufaa and members of the Ethiopian community...
Child care disruptions continue due to COVID
Forty-seven. That’s how many days of child care Kathryn Anne Edwards’ 3-year-old son has missed in the past year.
RSV, COVID-19 and two bouts of...
Celebrate Safely, Minnesota!
Many of us will be gathering with family and friends during the upcoming holidays. With many respiratory diseases spreading right now, including flu, RSV,...
As Minnesota Democrats celebrate ‘trifecta’ mandate, Black community is cautiously optimistic
After a grueling election season, Minnesota Democrats are indulging in the fruits of their labor.
Minneapolis residents gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Bauhaus Brew...
US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
The U.S. announced new COVID-19 testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections.
The...
President Hassan of Somalia meets diaspora in Minnesota, lays out roadmap for second term
Hours after attending the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington hosted by President Biden, Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed a near capacity crowd of...
‘Griot Series’ aims to revive community enthusiasm for Kwanzaa
The holiday season is here, and for Kenna-Camara Cottman that means curating Afro-fusion musicals that grip individuals of all ages. This year, Kenna wants...
Review your broadband map to improve border-to-border access
Recently, Governor Tim Walz announced that internet providers will receive nearly $100 million in funding to expand broadband coverage to more Minnesotans. This largest-ever...
Gov. Walz Cabinet: Cunningham and Jett named as commissioners
Gov. Tim Walz chose an ex-police chief Wednesday to be Minnesota’s top cop and picked one of the Legislature’s top tax experts as his...
Dr. Angel Smith named Brooklyn Park’s new assistant city manager
The Brooklyn Park City Council in its last meeting for 2022, on Dec. 12, voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Angel Smith as the city’s...