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MN Muslims preparing for Eid-al-Adha at the Mall of America
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Minnesota Muslims are preparing to celebrate Eid-al-Adha Sunday, a day full of worship, unity and fun.It's the second major Muslim holiday after Eid-al-Fitr.For many including Yonis Said the celebration takes them to Mall of America."It is thee spot; Mall of America is a place we'd always go to," Said stated.Growing up, Said looked forward to experiencing all the mall had to offer from eating food to enjoying the rides, he loved it so much he spent much of his youth working there too.Eid is a celebration that brings tens of thousands of Minnesota Muslims to Mall of America."My...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Ambitious Affordable Housing Development in Saint Paul
Construction boots and hard hats are set to become a familiar sight at The Heights, the latest affordable housing development commencing on the East Side of Saint Paul. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on what's poised to be a significant injection of homes for those caught in the grip of the housing crisis. Chris Coleman, the organization's President & CEO, heralds the project, "We are thrilled to start construction at The Heights and lay the groundwork for the first 74 units of affordable homeownership at the site," he told the publication. With shovels ready, site work begins this week and the erection of homes will follow before the month wanes.
Meet one of the founders of Minnesota's first Juneteenth celebration
MINNEAPOLIS — Celebrations commemorating the end of slavery are spreading nationwide since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Minnesota made Juneteenth a state holiday in 2023, and cities across Minnesota are hosting festivities.Lee Henry Jordan takes pride in telling the story of Juneteenth."When you think about the history of America, it's not just some overnight thing that just happened. It was a whole journey, and Juneteenth is a part of telling that journey," Jordan said.In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in states that tried to secede from the United States.Two years later, on June 19, 1865, more than...
Tornadoes confirmed in Brainerd Lakes region. Family of bystander killed during police chase sues Minneapolis
ListenTornadoes confirmed in Brainerd Lakes region. Family of bystander killed during police chase sues Minneapolis. The National Weather Service has confirmed several tornadoes touched down in the Brainerd Lakes region during severe thunderstorms Wednesday, but meteorologists are still working to figure out the rating and exact path of each twister. The rural area and forested landscape are complicating their assessment.
Downtown St. Paul office buildings are emptier than previously thought
ListenDowntown St. Paul office buildings are emptier than previously thought. Empty downtowns are not a new story in our post-pandemic news cycle. But what is new is just how empty downtown St. Paul office buildings actually are. Axios reporter Nick Halter dug through documents detailing office buildings for sale by...
“We Are the Noise:” University of Minnesota invites community Juneteenth Celebration in North Minneapolis
There’s something for everyone at this Saturday’s third annual Juneteenth Celebration at the Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), located at 2001 Plymouth Ave N in Minneapolis. Sheletta Brundidge shares more about it.
New, immersive environment similar to Las Vegas' "Sphere" coming to Minneapolis' North Loop
Coming to the North Loop this fall, a revolutionary new venue that will create immersive environments similar to The Sphere in Las Vegas. The Square will be a huge white warehouse that can be transformed into basically anything.
Downtown Minneapolis prepares for Taste of Minnesota for the second time
The Taste of Minnesota is coming back to Nicollet Mall this summer with a new lineup of music. The Wallflowers and Martina McBride alongside a slew of local artists will perform at this year’s event which is expected to draw over 100,000 people.
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