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08/01/2025

Sahan Journal's Becky Z. Dernbach reports on the latest setback at Harvest Best Academy.

North Minneapolis charter school Harvest Best Academy, which parted ways with founder Eric Mahmoud in March, estimates that Seed Daycare, run by his wife, has overcharged the school by more than $400,000.

07/29/2025

Did you attend a summer Freedom School when you were a kid? See how kids thrive at this Northside Freedom School.

By Angeline Patrick Pacheco and Azhae’la Hanson , North News  Shamara Butler was surrounded by giggling children copying her every move.  She held her chin high, her posture straight and proud, her arms rising to the position of strength. Little hands followed suit and poked

07/28/2025

Get ready to move and be moved. Sol Salvation is not your standard choir.

Photos and story by Azhae’la Hanson , Reporter  The blues of dusk enter softly into arched church windows and blend into the softness of yellow light that envelops the small choir inside.  A chorus of voices begins not with music, but with a check-in: “What color are you today

07/27/2025

📣 We’re Moving — and It Means Everything for Our Community 📦🐾

This fall, My Pit Bull is Family is opening the doors to our new Community Resource Hub in North Minneapolis — and we couldn’t be more excited to share this next chapter with you.

For years, our small but mighty space has served as a lifeline for thousands of pet-loving families — providing food, supplies, support, and connection. But as the need in our community has grown, so has the urgency for something bigger.

Our new location expands our footprint by 8x — giving us the space and flexibility to:
🛒 Launch a human-centered food shelf to meet the broader needs of families
🐶 Expand our pet resource center to serve more households, more often
🩺 Offer more clinics and wellness events to keep pets healthy and safe
🤝 Create a welcoming, accessible space where people and pets are supported without judgment

This isn’t just a move. It’s a turning point for the families who’ve waited in line with hope. For the parents who’ve faced impossible choices to keep both their children and pets fed. For the neighbors who’ve leaned on us during some of their hardest days.

And to everyone who squeezed into our cozy little lobby — bumping elbows, sharing stories, and building community shoulder to shoulder — this one’s for you. ❤️

We can’t wait to fill this new space with love, laughter, and community — but we can’t do it without you. Whether it’s through a donation, volunteering, or sharing our story — we need your help to bring this vision to life.

Learn more at mypitbullisfamily.org/newspace

P.S. We’re not saying goodbye to our little slice of paradise in Webber-Camden. We’re transforming our current space into a Community-Centered Thrift Store for both people and pets — more details coming soon! But for now - our North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center will continue operate as usual on the corner of 44th ave N & Girard Ave N.

07/15/2025

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07/01/2025

"We always wonder when it’s going to get good. Well, right now, it is good. It's all a process; if you allow yourself to sit in the process, good things will come.”

By Azhae’la Hanson , Reporter  While fans of the Minnesota Lynx anticipate another strong run to the WNBA finals this season, Northsiders have another reason to tune in. One of their own has joined the team.  Brynne Crockett, known affectionately as Bdot, is the new in-arena h

06/30/2025

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🛡️ Protect Your Family from Lead Poisoning 🛡️
Did you know that homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, posing serious health risks to young children? Lead exposure can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems. But there's good news—lead poisoning is 100% preventable.

🏠 Hennepin County's Lead Control Program offers:
* ✅ Free lead testing for homes built before 1978
* 💰 Up to $15,000 in grants for eligible families to remove lead hazards
* 🛠️ Expert assistance from certified lead risk assessors

Since 2004, the program has helped over 5,000 families create safer homes. Whether you're a homeowner or a renter with children under 6, you may qualify for assistance.

Get Started Today:
Contact Jacara Warfield, Community Health Coordinator
Pillsbury United Communities
📞 612-453-5186 Or Visit https://ow.ly/fuIN50W7NcQ

Your family's health is priceless. Let's work together to keep it safe.

06/28/2025

Below, Ward 4 Councilwoman Vetaw addresses rumored ICE raids

06/20/2025

Juneteenth photos from Azhae'la Hanson and David Pierini.

Photos by Azhae’la Hanson and David Pierini Northsiders celebrated Juneteenth at two separate events on June 14. A small block party between Lyndale and Aldrich on West Broadway Avenue kicked off around 11 a.m. The one-block event was a smaller affair; however, the energy was big with music, d

06/14/2025

A Minneapolis police SWAT team charges toward a home in the 4800 block of Fremont Avenue North Saturday afternoon, as part of the manhunt for a gunman who shot and killed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark inside their Brooklyn Park home. No arrests were made. Renters living there told Fox 9 that the suspect, Vance Boelter, occasionally rented a room there. Police tore off the front door, smashed windows, and used two percussion grenades during the search.

05/30/2025

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05/26/2025