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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...
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...
Books for Africa celebrates 50 millionth shipping milestone
Saint Paul based nonprofit, Books for Africa on Thursday celebrated the shipment of 50 million books over the course of the organization’s 32-year history...
Abdullahi Nor, a Junior at South High School in Minneapolis receives award of excellence
The coronavirus pandemic has posed many challenges for students in pursuance of their goals. However, students like Abdullahi Nor continue to strive for excellence...
Sahra Odowa vies for Minnesota Senate District 55
Public health professional Sahra Odowa is ready to be a policy maker. The DFL endorsed Shakopee resident is vying for a seat in the...
Brooklyn Park City Council candidate Benjamin Osemenam shares his vision for the city
Long time Brooklyn Park resident Benjamin Osemenam is running for a seat on the city council, challenging the incumbent Lisa Jacobson in the November...
Timon Bondo, Kenyan American of the ‘airlift generation,’ dies in Kenya
Philanthropist and Minnesota resident Timon Bondo passed away on September 1 from cardiac arrest in his home in Rabondo Kenya. His exact age was...
Minnesota DHS announces HIV/AIDS needs assessment survey and medication grants
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department through the Ryan White Program has grants available...
Airtel Africa and MoneyGram in new mobile money partnership
MoneyGram, the Dallas based giant money transfer company is deepening its reach in Africa after signing a partnership with Airtel Africa that will see...
Child immunizations decline during COVID-19
Children in Minnesota are not getting their needed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. For a while, people were told to avoid going to clinics...
Facing eviction? Applications have opened for $100M COVID-19 housing assistance
On Monday (Aug. 23) Minnesota started accepting applications for rental and housing assistance to eligible renters and homeowners through the COVID-19 Housing Assistance program.
The...