Recent stories
2020
- “Plywood protecting businesses across the metro repurposed after civil unrest” – KSTP, 6/22/20
- “Funding the fight for racial justice” – Southwest Journal, 6/11/20
- “‘Free bikes for protesters’ helping connect people to Floyd memorial in more ‘visceral’ way” – WCCO, 6/9/20
- “Twin Cities black artists need broad community support more than ever” – MPR News, 6/3/20
- “In North Minneapolis, neighbors on alert ‘to make sure our people can eat'” – Star Tribune, 6/3/20
- “I Was the Mayor of Minneapolis and I Know Our Cops Have a Problem” – Politico, 6/2/20
- “Black-owned/run arts orgs in the Twin Cities to support right now (and always)” – City Pages, 6/1/20
- “Stephen Jackson, other activists score with straight talk at Minneapolis City Hall rotunda” – Star Tribune, 5/30/20
- “‘They all need to be held accountable’: Activists call for all 4 officers to be arrested in George Floyd’s death” – Bring Me the News, 5/29/20
- “Drake Hotel fire victims receive rent assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic” – Fox 9, 4/28/20
- “Daily Distraction: Pillsbury House has free playwriting course for kids” – TwinCities.com, 4/9/20
- “UMN-area representation a key piece of census outreach” – Minnesota Daily, 2/2/20
- “Young couple with newborn displaced by Minneapolis hotel fire find new home” – Fox 9, 2/1/20
- “As church shelter closes, Drake Hotel fire survivors move on” – MPR News, 1/22/20
- “Temporary shelter for Drake Hotel residents closes” – KSTP, 1/22/20
- “Local nonprofit helps find housing for victims of Drake Hotel fire” – Fox 9, 1/15/20
- “Shelter serving Drake Hotel fire victims to close in late January” – MPR News, 1/10/20
- “Plans Becoming More Concrete For Drake Hotel Residents Moving Forward” – WCCO News, 1/9/20
- “Minneapolis nonprofit to get $250,000 to help residents displaced by Drake fire” – Star Tribune, 1/8/20
2019
- “Building Community Through Journalism: A Conversation with Adair Mosley” – Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, 11/20/19
- “Cedar Riverside Multicultural Dinner” – Star Tribune, 11/15/19
- “Sanders, Omar announce free school meals bill” – The Fence Post, 10/16/19
- “‘Jimmy and Lorraine’ offers a heady party at Pillsbury House Theatre” – Star Tribune, 9/25/19
- “Why Minnesota nonprofits and foundations are leading the way to boost 2020 census turnout” – Star Tribune, 7/6/19
- “Census seeking bilingual workers to ensure Twin Cities immigrants make the count” – Fox 9, 6/27/19
- “Pillsbury United sees challenges as opportunities” – Spokesman-Recorder, 6/26/19
- “An innovative app helps Minnesota companies get leftover food to people in need” – Star Tribune, 6/7/19
- “Pillsbury House Theatre’s ‘Blood Knot’ is gnarly Apartheid-era play on race” – Star Tribune, 5/20/19
- “Twin Cities stage stars draw on long friendship for racially charged ‘Blood Knot'” – Star Tribune, 5/9/19
- “Best Buy Teen Tech Center gives teens access to technology” – KARE 11, 5/2/19
- “Nonprofit opens new wellness facility in north Minneapolis to combat obesity” – Star Tribune, 4/19/19
- “Tech month kicks into gear in local communities” – Minnesota Daily – 4/7/19
- “Minnesota food shelves add ingredients to adapt to diverse clientele” – Star Tribune, 3/22/19
- “With 1 in 11 MN households facing food insecurity, food shelves adapt to meed demand” – Fox 9, 3/22/19
- “Minnesota food bank Second Harvest Heartland turns shipping container into lettuce farm” – Star Tribune, 3/18/19
- “Pillsbury House Theatre serves up five playlets on women’s status in today’s divided America” – Star Tribune, 3/11/19
- “Minnesota Moment: Multicultural Dinner held in Cedar-Riverside neighborhood” – KSTP, 3/8/19
- “Sisterhood Boutique celebrates diversity with a flair at annual fashion show” – Fox 9, 3/6/19
- “Shutdown could have impact at food shelves” – KSTP, 1/9/19