The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation named five 2025 Facing Race Award honorees—Alexs Pate, Nate Smith, Kathy Sublett, Sai Thao, and Patricia Torres Ray—recognizing statewide leadership that challenges harmful narratives on race and builds inclusive solutions. Livestream Oct 16; details inside.
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Posted inBlack History
Black labor has been foundational to Minnesota’s growth
Black labor has been instrumental in building industries and communities in Minnesota, and their contributions have been recognized as a critical part of the state’s growth, with a labor force participation rate of 70.5% in 2021, exceeding the state’s white labor participation rate of 67.2%.
Posted inGo Green
Northern lights display expected to shine bright this weekend in Minnesota
Northern lights occur when charged particles from the sun collide with Earth’s magnetic field.
Posted inSports
Hot hoops action at cold MN Duluth
The UMD Bulldogs, a Division II team located three hours away from the Twin Cities, are on a 10-game winning streak.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Black woman beaten in Duluth after dispute
White men were cited for beating a Black woman nearly to death last month at a Duluth bar.