Little Earth patrols work to fill safety gap after breach in trust
By Melissa Olson During the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, members of the Little Earth Protectors, a Minneapolis neighborhood patrol, were caught between protestors and law enforcement. Two years later, residents of Little Earth are trying to improve the safety of the area, but they say trust in law enforcement is a […]
Fire, civil unrest and COVID-19 slows but doesn’t stop Migizi
By Lee Egerstrom When tornado warnings sounded across parts of Hennepin County west and north of Minneapolis in mid-August, Kelly Drummer heard the roar of the threatening storm pass over her family’s home. “What more could happen? I started pleading, ‘Oh, Lord. Please don’t let this happen, too!’” Trees were lost in the neighborhood but […]
Political Matters – September 2020
By Mordecai Specktor Minneapolis erupts, again On Aug. 26, rumors started flying around about the cops shooting a Black man on the Nicollet Mall. In reality, a homicide suspect used his gun on himself, committed suicide, as the police closed in around 6 p.m. on a Wednesday. A crowd gathered and tensions flared –angry outbursts […]
Covid/protests bring food shortages and community support
By Lee Egerstrom The burning and damage to Cub Foods and Target stores in south Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in May turned the Phillips Neighborhood and adjacent areas into what is known as an urban “food desert.” “If you don’t have transportation or much help to get around to other areas to […]
Residents comes together to protect Little Earth Housing Complex
By Hana Broadbent We all remember where we were when we heard about the death of George Floyd. It’s a moment in time that touched every corner of Minneapolis, and the Little Earth of United Tribes was no exception. “I woke up to Facebook one day and saw the video. I knew something was going […]
Protesters bring down Columbus statue
By AP and MPR News On June 9th, protesters in Minnesota pulled down a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the State Capitol amid continuing anger over the police killing of George Floyd. The protesters threw a rope around the 10-foot bronze statue and pulled it off its stone pedestal. The protesters, led by Mike Forcia with […]
Political Matters – July 2020
By Mordecai Specktor Columbus has fallen We’re halfway through 2020 and the hits keep coming. I’ve generally kept away from the protests seeking justice for George Floyd (because COVID-19); but I joined the June 7 Native march for racial justice. There was a rally with some speeches at the Minneapolis American Indian Center, then the […]