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Prominent Minneapolis civil rights activist reveals battle with brain tumor 

Prominent Minneapolis civil rights activist reveals battle with brain tumor 

Nekima Levy Armstrong revealed that she underwent emergency brain surgery in September. Levy Armstrong said she had been experiencing blurred vision in one eye. She said initial tests indicate the tumor was not cancerous.
by Tim Nelson

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Jean-Nickolaus Tretter, renowned Twin Cities LGBTQ archivist, dies at 76

Jean-Nickolaus Tretter, renowned Twin Cities LGBTQ archivist, dies at 76

Jean-Nickolaus Tretter, who began what has become one of the most important GLBTQ archival collections in the country, has died. The St. Paul resident was 76.
by Dan Kraker

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'It's a human rights issue': The year of Minnesota strikes and union organizing

'It's a human rights issue': The year of Minnesota strikes and union organizing

Minnesota nurses just avoided what would have been a second strike this year. Railway workers this fall came close to striking. And, earlier this year, Minnesota teachers walked off the job. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a labor journalist and a labor historian about why more workers are pushing for raises and workplace changes through a union.  
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Sam Stroozas

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New Twin Cities home helps women heal after domestic violence

New Twin Cities home helps women heal after domestic violence

A new home for survivors of domestic violence recently opened in the Twin Cities. The Phumulani healing home provides culturally specific and individualized services to women, especially those of African descent, looking for a place to start over. 
by Nina Moini

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Protesters supporting Dream Act rally at Klobuchar's office

Protesters supporting Dream Act rally at Klobuchar's office

Protesters gathered outside of U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s office in Minneapolis on Thursday demanding the U.S. Senate pass the American Dream and Promise Act. “Immigrants are under attack! Amy, time for you to act,” people yelled.
by Sam Stroozas and Kerem Yücel

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Police board considers policy to keep licenses from cops affiliated with hate groups

Police board considers policy to keep licenses from cops affiliated with hate groups

As part of its minimum selection standards, the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board has been considering language that would prohibit licenses for officers who participate in hate or extremist groups.
by Jon Collins

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Advocates call on Legislature to grant driver’s licenses to undocumented Minnesotans

Advocates call on Legislature to grant driver’s licenses to undocumented Minnesotans

The “Driver’s Licenses For All” bill has circulated through the Minnesota Legislature for more than 10 years without being passed. Advocates are hopeful that a DFL-controlled Senate, House, and governor’s office will change that next year.

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LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges

LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges

At some conservative schools, some students and faculty have filed discrimination complaints, while at more affirming institutions, some parents and clergy argue that approach doesn’t align with their mission.
by The Associated Press

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