Gillette Children’s is excited to host a Medical Career Discovery Day for Youth on Saturday, November 15 at their St. Paul campus!This free, hands-on event is designed to inspire the next generation of healthcare heroes — bringing together students (Grades 3+), parents, educators, and community leaders for a day of exploration and fun.

📅 Saturday, November 15
📍 Gillette Children’s campus, St. Paul
🎟️ Free — registration required: https://tinyurl.com/44shctkw

👩‍⚕️ Meet real clinicians
🧪 Try interactive medical activities
🏥 Learn about exciting healthcare careers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to students and their parents/guardians

Whether your child dreams of being a doctor, nurse, therapist, or scientist — or is just curious — this is a great chance to explore what’s possible.

You’re Invited! Support Our Minneapolis Community Legal Clinics

Join us for an evening of community, craft brews, and a cause that matters. Your support helps us reach the clients who need us most — ensuring access to justice across Minneapolis.

Support our Minneapolis based Community Legal Clinics! It’s the best way to reach clients who need us most. 🍻 Enjoy great company, local beer, and the chance to make a real impact!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

🕛 Time: 5-8:00pm

📍 Location: Surly Brewing Co. | 52o Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis,  MN 55414

Individual Ticket $25 | Couples Ticket $45

Purchase Tickets Your ticket supports free legal clinics that provide vital services to underserved communities in Minneapolis. Let’s raise a glass to justice for all!

Want to help make a bigger impact in your community? Become an event sponsor! You can be a supporter of Legal Aid Lights the Way! Reach out to Development Officer, Kristina Quanbeck, for more information at {612} 746-3730 or [email protected].

📅 Date: Saturday October 4, 2025

🕘 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m

📍 Location: Full Cycle, 3515 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407

🚲 Used Bikes Sold As-Is! 🚲

Huge Savings on used bikes of all styles and sizes!

• E Bikes
• Recumbents
• Tandems
• Vintage

Priced to Sell!

All Sales Final!

OCTOBER 2025 – MAY 2026, $16 per Hour

Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), has 4 Community Centers and 8 social enterprises. Each school-year, PUC offers after-school jobs through paid internships for high school students to work with industry professions to learn new skills, prepare for careers and contribute to their community.

KRSM Youth Radio Internship @ Waite House Community Center Mon & Wed 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

Teen Tech Internship @ Brian Coyle Center Tues & Thurs 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

North News Internship @ Oak Park Neighborhood Center Mon & Wed 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

Fashion and Retail Internship @ Sisterhood Boutique Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs 4:00-6:00 >> Apply Online

Community Culinary Arts & Media Internship @ Waite House Community Center Tues 4:00-7:00 >> Apply Online

Hydroponics Farm & Food Systems Internship @ North Market Mon 4:00-7:00 >> Apply Online

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10TH

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

PROVIDE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD AND A PHOTO ID (PAYROLL)

QUESTIONS: TEXT OR EMAIL AUTUMN

[email protected], 612-545-7261

Earn up to a $4000 scholarship by becoming FANS scholar! The FANS program offers one-on-one mentoring/coaching, college tours, career exploration and more for 9-12 grade high school students! Earn gift card incentives for goal setting. Dinner provided. The goal of FANS is to ensure youth are ready to thrive after high school and succeed in higher education. Open to highschool students grades 9-12.

Wednesdays Starting September 24th, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm

Locations:

Waite House | 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Brian Coyle |  420 15th Ave S,Minneapolis, MN 55454

Oak Park | 1701 Oak Park Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411

>> APPLY ONLINE

Questions about FANS? Contact Michelle: [email protected] for more info.

July 2, 2025 | Melody Hoffman, left, and Azhae’la Hanson at last week’s Minnesota SPJ Awards. Photo by J.D. Duggan

“Bringing home hardware

The staff of the North News received several industry honors at an awards banquet sponsored by the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists on Thursday.

Azhae’la Hanson received first-place awards for feature and news photography. Her story on the closing of JJ Legacy School won for news, while a portfolio of her work from 2024, published in the December issue, won for feature.

Melody Hoffman, who recently joined Hanson to teach journalism to high school interns, was recognized for Best Newsletter for her work with Southwest Voices. Hoffman was instrumental in helping North News start the newsletter that you are currently reading.

Editor David Pierini received an honorable mention in the Journalist of the Year category. Pierini also placed second in feature writing for a story on the opening of the V3 Center and its mission to teach Northside youth how to swim.

North News would like to thank our readers for sharing their stories and trusting us to chronicle life in North Minneapolis. “

July 2, 2025 | North News is an Enterprise of Pillsbury United Communities

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
Cedar Riverside Community Health Fair
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Brian Coyle Center – 420 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN

Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day focused on health, wellness, and community!
Whether you’re looking for helpful resources, free health services, or just a great time with neighbors, we’ve got something for everyone:

✨ FREE giveaways & activities including:

• 🚲 Bike giveaway – 3 chances to win!
• 🎒 Backpack giveaway
• 🌿 Henna & face painting
• 👶 Kids’ activities
• ✂️ Free haircuts
• 🎶 Live music & DJ
• 🍽️ Halal food truck

💉 Free health services on-site:

• Health screenings
• HIV testing
• COVID-19 testing & vaccinations
• Plus, helpful health & wellness resources

Don’t miss it – bring your family, friends, and neighbors!

📞 Questions? Contact us:
Awol Windissa: [email protected] | 612-876-9330
Aliazar Eliyas: [email protected] | 612-876-9326