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Ricardo Levins Morales named 2024 McKnight Distinguished Artist
Puerto Rican artist Ricardo Levins Morales receives this year’s Mcknight Distinguished Artist Award for his commitment to art and activism.
Myah Goff
Aug 15, 2024

Mitra Jalali talks housing, public safety and what it means to be a champion
Mitra Jalali is using her voice on the St. Paul City Council to work for public safety and affordable housing.
Gloria Ngwa
Jul 30, 2024


Bev Hammond: So much more than a secretary
Beverly Hammond is Ramsey County Commissioner Rena Moran’s Administrative Secretary. But that’s just one side of her rich, multifaceted life
Rachel Ashley Littles
Jul 26, 2024


New public art director informed by immigrant experience
Mohannad Ghawanmeh is drawing on his Arab-American Muslim background as he serves as the first POC President of Public Art St. Paul.
Gloria Ngwa
Jul 24, 2024

Rep Pérez Vega reflects on first term in office, looks to future
Minnesota Representative MarÃa Isa Pérez Vega is using her voice to fight for marginalized communities.
Angeline Patrick Pacheco
Jul 15, 2024


Community remembers Sammy McDowell, pillar of North Minneapolis
Sammy McDowell, the owner of Sammy’s Avenue Eatery in North Minneapolis, passed away this weekend. According to his pastor, McDowell –...
Jasmine McBride
Apr 23, 2024
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