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Brooklyn Park to hold special election for mayor
Outgoing mayor expects a crowded field
Brooklyn Park residents will be back at the polls as early as this spring to fill the expected vacancy...
Amidst pandemic, local nonprofit urges Minnesota not to forget HIV/AIDS fight
December is national HIV/AIDS awareness month. It is a time when organizations spread awareness to reduce the stigma and bring attention to the resources...
Get a flu vaccine!
Flu and COVID-19 are spreading this winter. A flu vaccine is one of the best ways to stop the flu. It is more important...
African Immigrant Leadership Conference to be held Dec. 10-11
African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS), a local non-profit organization focused on educating and empowering local African businesses will be hosting its first ever National...
In the midst of the pandemic, a Kenyan immigrant dares to start her dream...
The COVID-19 the pandemic has forced most business across the United States to scale down or close doors altogether. But for Miriam Mongare, the...
Ethiopian-born Oballa Oballa seeks seat on the Austin City Council
Oballa Oballa of Austin, Minnesota is ready to expand his leadership roles within his city. The twenty-seven-year-old is running for a seat on the...
Boyd Morson seeks Brooklyn Park City Council seat to bring diverse perspective
Long time Brooklyn Park resident Boyd Morson is ready to expand his role in the community by vouching for a seat on the city’s...
Asst. Commissioner Hajimumin: Minnesota benefits when immigrant businesses succeed
In my first three months of work as the Assistant Commissioner for Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, I have been fortunate to meet with so...
African women’s group AMWAG holding cultural food drive in Brooklyn Park
As the COVID-19 crisis continues local non-profit organizations are rising to meet new challenges wrought by the pandemic. One such group is the African...
Minnesota DHS honors 10 refugees
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced the honorees for this year’s Outstanding Refugee Awards. The awards recognize refugees for civic engagement, entrepreneurship,...
DEED hands out computers as coronavirus spotlights digital divide
On September 23, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) distributed one hundred free computer packages for Minnesotans in need. Dozens of...