Don’t Let the Moment Pass, says civil rights leader Josie Johnson By Bill Sorem | June 17, 2019 Josie Johnson has a new memoir “Hope in the Struggle.” She’s urging people to continue the struggle for justice and freedom.
Homepage Featured Parks are for Kids By Sheila Regan | February 21, 2020 Approved at the end of last year, MPRB’s budget demonstrates an investment in youth, particularly youth from marginalized communities. Youth funding increasing by close to a million to a million and a quarter dollars from last year.
Minneapolis Racial Equity Questions Heat Up Interest In Minneapolis Park Board Races By Bill Sorem | October 14, 2017 How can parks be used to bring about racial and economic justice? It’s a hot issue in the Minneapolis Park Board races and the focus of this month’s Civic Buzz discussion with the Minneapolis League of Women Voters.
Minneapolis Video Replay: Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates Forum With Somali DFL Caucus By Bill Sorem | May 19, 2017 Seven of the candidates running for Minneapolis Mayor appeared Thursday night to answer questions at a forum sponsored by the DFL Somali Caucus.
Free Speech Video Replay:Tony Webster Honored For Freedom Of Information Work By Video by Bill Sorem, Text by Michael McIntee | March 16, 2017 Tony Webster, a self-proclaimed “web engineer, public records researcher, and policy nerd” receives this year’s John R. Finnegan Freedom Of Information Award. Watch the replay of the event here on The UpTake.
Minimum Wage Six Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates Face Off For First Time At Forum By Text by Mary Turck, Video By Bill Sorem | March 8, 2017 Hundreds of voters filled the Calvary Church while hundreds more watched on line as six candidates for Minneapolis mayor debated the issues in the first candidate forum of the 2017 election season.
Gun Violence Clark Shooting, Racial Disparities Fuel Grilling Of Minneapolis City Council Candidates By Video by Bill Sorem, Text by Michael McIntee | February 23, 2017 Community anger in north Minneapolis over the police shooting of Jamar Clark is a force in the 2017 Minneapolis City Council races. That was apparent this past Thursday as activists and residents an opportunity to directly question City Council candidates about stopping police violence.
Immigration MN Leaders Vow To Fight Trump Immigration Orders To Avoid “Dictatorship” By Michael McIntee | January 25, 2017 A large bipartisan group of Minnesota leaders is vowing resistance to President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration.
Minneapolis Activist To Candidate: Nekima Levy-Pounds To Run For Minneapolis Mayor By Bill Sorem | November 15, 2016 Levy-Pounds made her announcement outside the Minneapolis 4th Police Precinct, the same place where she and many others had staged protests a year ago when Jamar Clark was gunned down by police.
Education Racial Disparities Focus For Minneapolis School Board Candidates By Bill Sorem | October 28, 2016 A forum, “Creating a School climate to Promote Racial Justice,” was held at New Creation Church, North Minneapolis, on October 26, 2106. Seven of the eight candidates for the Minneapolis School Board appeared.
Minneapolis Black Lives Matter Sign Draws Misspelled Anonymous Threat Letter-Police Response Criticized By Video by Bill Sorem, text by Michael McIntee | September 22, 2016 She put up a Black Lives Matter sign because she knew her black friends were afraid of being killed. Now she is the one who is afraid after someone sent her an anonymous threatening letter about the sign.
Economy/Jobs Frustrated Workers Urge Minneapolis City Council To Pass $15 Minimum Wage Now By Bill Sorem | September 13, 2016 Frustrated by politics and the courts, workers who want to raise the minimum wage in Minneapolis to $15 an hour are turning up the heat on the city council.
Minimum Wage Minimum Wage, Police Amendments Won’t Be On Minneapolis Ballot By Michael McIntee | August 31, 2016 Activists are planning to fight on after Minnesota’s Supreme Court dealt a blow Wednesday to their charter amendments to raise the minimum wage and reduce police misconduct in Minneapolis. The court ruled two petition-driven charter amendments will not be on the general election ballot.
Minimum Wage Minnesota Supreme Court To Rule On Both Minneapolis Charter Amendments By Michael McIntee | August 25, 2016 Minnesota’s highest court will decide if two proposed Minneapolis charter amendments will be on the ballot. One amendment calls for raising the minimum wage, the other proposes using higher insurance premiums as a way to reduce police misconduct.
Minimum Wage Minneapolis Files Appeal As Minimum Wage Campaign Kicks Off By Video by Bill Sorem, text by Michael McIntee | August 23, 2016 Supporters of a higher minimum wage are are focused on winning votes in Minneapolis, while the city’s attorney is racing the clock to stop the issue from going on the ballot.
Minneapolis Barred From Ballot: Minneapolis Charter Amendment To Police “Rogue Cops” By Michael McIntee | August 22, 2016 A charter amendment aimed at policing “rogue cops” by requiring them to pay higher personal liability insurance premiums will not be on the Minneapolis general election ballot if a ruling from Hennepin County District Court stands.
Minimum Wage Poll Finds Strong Support For $15 Minimum Wage In Minneapolis By Michael McIntee | August 19, 2016 A new poll shows strong support for $15 Minimum wage in Minneapolis, but it’s still uncertain if voters will get a chance to decide the issue.
Minimum Wage Minneapolis Charter Amendment Supporters Await Judges Ruling By Bill Sorem | August 15, 2016 Is it the law or politics that is keeping a pair of charter amendments off the Minneapolis ballot this fall? That’s essentially the question that Hennepin County Judge Susan Robiner will need to decide in the next few weeks.
Minimum Wage $15 Minimum Hourly Wage Charter Amendment Fight Headed To Court By Bill Sorem | August 7, 2016 The fight for a $15 an hour minimum wage in Minneapolis moves to Hennepin County District court on Monday. Supporters say the city council can’t prevent the issue from going on the ballot.
Minneapolis Lawsuits Expected Friday Over Minneapolis Charter Amendments Rejection By Michael McIntee | August 4, 2016 Groups behind charter amendments to raise the minimum wage to $15 and hold police accountable for violent acts say the Minneapolis City Council has no authority to block the amendments from the general election ballot.
Gun Violence Minneapolis Voters Could Decide On Gradually Raising Minimum Wage To $15 By Bill Sorem | July 6, 2016 If the legal questions can be resolved, Minneapolis is likely to hold a referendum this November on gradually raising the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. A second charter amendment aimed at reducing illegal or inappropriate use of police force is also likely to be on the ballot.
Economy/Jobs Minneapolis Workers Win Paid Sick Leave in Momentous Vote By Text by Cirien Saadeh, Video By Bill Sorem | May 27, 2016 Workers in Minneapolis had a momentous win Friday as the city became the first in the midwest to pass a paid sick leave ordinance.
Criminal Justice Tears, Anger And Resolve After No Charges In Jamar Clark Killing By Video by Benjamin Gross & Bill Sorem, Text By Michael McIntee | April 3, 2016 “Although I cry today, I will be fighting tomorrow.” — Asha Long, one of many people angered and vowing action after no charges were filed against the police who killed Jamar Clark.
Criminal Justice Political Campaigns Promised After No Charges In Jamar Clark Case By Video by Bill Sorem, text by Michael McIntee | March 30, 2016 NAACP Minneapolis President Nekima Levy-Pounds says County Attorney Mike Freeman needs to be replaced. She is fielding candidates to run against Freeman and did not rule herself out as a candidate.
Criminal Justice Video From Activists Puts Police On Notice In Advance Of Jamar Clark Announcement By Michael McIntee | March 30, 2016 Activists say they will not tolerate police engaging in excessive force and say they are planning “nonviolent, peaceful protest.” The police must strike a balance between protecting free speech and public safety says the video.
Economy/Jobs Minneapolis Small & Large Businesses Weigh In On Paid Sick & Safe Time By Bill Sorem | January 17, 2016 Small business owners and representatives of larger corporations packed a pair of meetings on Thursday to influence how the Minneapolis City Council drafts an ordinance requiring businesses to provide employees paid safe and sick time.
