North News

08/14/2026

“The act of writing a poem is a way to keep going."

By David Pierini , Editor Beverly Jimerson has been writing poetry for more than 30 years, but her pen sat idle for quite some time. But after ICE officers killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti in January, Jimerson had to write. I asked God to please let there be light at the end of this tunnel

07/02/2026

Business at Colonial Market and Restaurant in North Minneapolis is up, but the debt from a second, now-closed location could jeopardize the market at Lowry and Penn avenues.

By David Pierini , Editor Daniel Hernandez said he is “in a race against time” to keep his Northside grocery store, Colonial Market and Restaurant, open amid crushing economic forces, including the lingering impact of Operation Metro Surge. Hernandez recently closed his south Minneapolis locati

06/30/2026

These North High teachers rock for a cause close to their hearts.

By Azhae’la Hanson , Reporter  The last day of school at North High was a Wednesday in June. However, a final staff meeting took place that week at Mortimer's Bar in Uptown to end what they called one of the darkest years as educators.  They hosted a show on June 12 to raise f

06/26/2026

An investment opportunity for Northsiders.

06/24/2026

The staff of North News received three Page One awards at last week’s Society of Professional Journalists - Minnesota Pro Chapter banquet.

Reporter and photographer Azhae’la Hanson won first place in the arts and culture writing category for a story on the choir Sol Salvation. Judges remarked on both the writing and her photos, saying her story read as an experience “meant to be felt.”

Editor David Pierini won first place for education reporting for his story on “Covid at 5: The Class of 2038.” The judges called it an “enlightening on-the-ground look” at the pandemic’s impact on education.

Reporter Melody Hoffmann brought home third-place honors in local politics reporting for a story on DeWayne Davis’s run for mayor and what it takes to win over Northside voters. Her story examined Mayor Jacob Frey’s popularity among voters here and the challenges of enticing people to the polls.

06/16/2026

Minneapolis police did door-to-door searches near the intersection of 36th and Penn avenues on Monday afternoon after 4th Precinct officers reported being shot at from a passing car.

There were no injuries from the incident on Oliver Avenue North, and the suspect remained at large as of Monday night, police said. Police said the targeted officers did not return fire.

Residents were ordered to shelter in place during the search. Police said the suspect was a passenger in the vehicle. They described the suspect as a Black male in his late teens with thick locks, wearing a pink sweatshirt.

If seen, police advise not to approach but to call 911.

Photos by Melody Hoffmann.

06/15/2026

Juneteenth celebrations on the Northside in pictures.

Photos by Azhae’la Hanson and David Pierini , North News staff Northsiders got a headstart on the Juneteenth celebrations with events this past weekend at Shiloh Temple International Ministries, Bethune Park and Webber Park. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in 1865. African American

06/15/2026

Keep an eye out for Jayceon.

Updated 11:22 a.m. June 15:
Jayceon has been found safe and is now at home with his family. Thank you.
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Original post 9:34 p.m. June 14:
The Minneapolis Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 10-year-old boy last seen in north Minneapolis

Jayceon Rogers of Brooklyn Park was visiting family this afternoon and was last seen around 5 p.m. today in the 2500 block of 6th ST N.

Jayceon is a black male, standing about 4'6" and weighs about 80 lbs. He has brown eyes and black dreadlocks with red/orange tips. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and beige jogging pants.

Anyone with any information about this case is asked to call 911.

The MPD Report number assigned to this case 26-163170

06/04/2026

“I don’t know anyone who would want to bring a vulnerable person to that area."

By David Pierini, Editor  Can a childcare center be a compatible neighbor with a methadone clinic?  A Northside community leader and residents who have signed onto a petition say the idea is absurd. They are calling for a review of local zoning laws, approvals, and state dayc

06/03/2026

Pastor Larry Cook and his wife, Sharon, refute the allegations in a lawsuit from the Attorney General's Office.

By David Pierini and Azhae’la Hanson , North News Bishop Larry Cook and his wife, Dr. Sharon Cook, are mounting a vigorous defense from a $2 million fraud lawsuit filed by the Attorney General’s Office against their Northside ministries, including Sharon’s long-time dance studio, Les Jolies