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New COVID community testing site opens May 16 at former Herberger’s in Midway St....
A COVID-19 community testing site is scheduled to open at the former Herberger’s in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, the Minnesota Department of...
Ilhan Omar wins party endorsement for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District
The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) has once again endorsed Rep. Ilhan Omar as she seeks re-election to represent Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District.
Omar and former Minneapolis...
What happens if I get COVID-19 while traveling?
What happens if I get COVID-19 while traveling?
Depending on your destination, it could result in an unexpected change in plans, such as being required...
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as America’s first Black White House press secretary
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that Karine Jean-Pierre, 44, will be the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki leaves the post...
Vieux Farka Touré will perform at the Dakota in Minneapolis on May 18
More than half his life—and he’s only 41 years old—has been devoted to on-stage, live performance. Vieux Farka Touré revels in the energy of...
‘No one else will listen to you’: Kenyan presidential campaign meets with Kenyans in...
The Raila Odinga presidential campaign deployed top surrogates to meet with Kenyans in Minnesota, as their candidate was forced to cut short his planned...
First Black-owned bank in Minnesota opens in Minneapolis
Residents, officials, and banking industry professionals gathered in Minneapolis Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the first Black-owned bank in the state of Minnesota.
First...
Ordway announces new date for postponed Black Violin concert
The Ordway has announced a new date for the postponed Black Violin concert. The new date is Friday, June 17 at 7:30 PM.
The duo,...
What do we know about the new omicron mutant?
What do we know about the new omicron mutant?
It’s a descendant of the earlier super-contagious “stealth omicron” and has quickly gained ground in the...
Election judges needed in Brooklyn Park for primary and general election
Brooklyn Park City Clerk Devin Montero has put out a request for residents to serve as election judges for the August 9 primary election...
Kenya Airways launches Minnesota connection to New York-Nairobi nonstop flight
Starting this spring, residents of Minnesota will finally be able to catch the nonstop New York to Nairobi flight via Kenya Airways. Kenya Airways,...