KMOJCast

Dr. Cedric Alexander, was sworn is a the City of Minneapolis fir Community Safety Commissioner with the authority to oversee and direct the city's community safety departments, including Police, Fire, 911, Emergency Management and the Office of Violence Prevention (Neighborhood Safety). The Executive Order formalizes the Commissioner's role in helping shape the new office of Community Safety alongside policymakers.

Mayor Frey is proclaim "Sylvia Fowles Day" in the city of Minneapolis for her last Lynx home game. Details for the Farmers Market week in Minneapolis. This week Commissioner Alexander's first week on the job.

Latasha Lee is the owner of Healthy Helpful Insight Healthcare which is a certified Nursing Assistant School. The school is located at 5701 Kentucky Ave Suite 155, Crystal Minnesota. The CNA classes are offered 2 days a week for 5 weeks. CPR/First Aid training available!

A legendary journey has come to an end. Hall of Fame basketball coach Larry McKenzie is retiring. He reflects on his career with KMOJ's Freddie Bell and says instead of coaching players he may begin helping coaches.

U.S. Attorney Andy Luger visits with Freddie Bell on the new Federal Violent Crime Strategy. Luger says he has never seen the level of violence being experienced in the metro area in his 30 years of service.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says Black Business Week activities are in full swing now in its second year after starting in 2019.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to the President of United States, gives updates and advice data for the public health of America.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey nominates Cedric Alexander for Community Safety Commissioner. The position will oversee the mayor's newly proposed Office.

Rochelle Cox has more than 25 years’ experience as an educator with MPS, notably serving students who receive Special Education services and their families for much of that time. As she moves into her role as interim superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Rochelle is focused on listening, learning and identifying ways to help the community come together in an effort to boost academic achievement for all students.

Emmett Till Legacy Foundation Chief Debra Watts and her team discovered the original arrest warrant involved in the murder of Emmet Till.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a national coalition of 22 attorneys general today issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to supporting and expanding access to abortion care. Despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, access to safe and legal abortion remains robustly protected in Minnesota and numerous states across the country. In Minnesota, the right to abortion is protected under the 1995 Minnesota Supreme Court Doe v. Gomez precedent, which found a more expansive right to abortion in the Minnesota Constitution than the U.S. Supreme Court did in Roe v. Wade. In September 2021, Attorney General Ellison and a similar coalition of AGs

Dianne Haulcy will join the Family Partnership as President and CEO on July 11th.

Elissa of Justice Page Middle School has received a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program award to carry out educational research in Colombia.

How Twin Cities Rise is transforming lives of those impacted by racial and social economic barriers.

Jason Bucklin, Out4Good Coordinator for Minneapolis Schools shares details about the program. He says Out4Good and MPS are dedicated to creating safe and supportive schools for the LBGT+ community. The program offers support through outreach programs and school and district level resources

2022 Bush Fellow, Prince Corbett shares his journey with Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs. He serves as the Racial and Health Equity Administrator for Ramsey COunty, MN

AARP and our Fraud Watch Network program help people protect their money from con-artists who have been running full-force during the pandemic,

Juneteenth Minnesota, celebrating black cultural heritage, West Broadway block party. Sunday, June 19th 81m-6pm

Rob Williams, a Metro Transit bus operator for over 30 years. Williams discuss the service changes for bus routes and the need for more bus operators.

Mike Shum, is a filmmaker who explores the ways in which we perceive and define home within contexts of historical and cultural struggles.

Minnesota Black Music Awards celebrates 40 years and honors music legends. The MBMA promotes, preserves and recognizes the contributions of Black musical artists in Minnesota

Dr. T. Anansi Wilson tell us about the forthcoming Center for the Study of Black Life and the Law, at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. First of it's kind.

Key reasons why North Memorial Health is a good workplace.

The Purple Block Party. June 2nd, Downtown Minneapolis purple party. Reveal of 100ft mural of Prince.

Introduction of Associate Superintendent Rochelle Cox to serve MPS.

MN Attorney General Keith Ellison and David McGee talks about the wealth gap and housing disparities. 9000 Equities Homebuyer Expo. Saturday, June 4th at 1256 Penn Ave North(former Thor Building)

Blue Line Extension light rail route recommendation and feedback opportunities.

Competitive grants that are open right now for Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) grants. The deadline for grant is Monday, May 31st.

HomeHelpMN is offered through Minnesota Housing to help if you have fallen behind in your mortgage or other housing-related expenses due to pandemic.

The Board of Directors at twin Cities Habitat for Humanity welcomes Sharon Sayles Belton as the newly elected Board Chair, in addition to welcoming six new leaders to their first terms of Board Service.

Rise and Remember George Floyd Global Memorial Celebration, Candlelight Vigil and We Will Heal Us at the George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

The Urban League Twin Cities just released two new reports-one on the State of Black Minnesota and the ways to achieve racial equity in schools.

No Menthol Sunday, May 15th highlight efforts around menthol cessation efforts in the African American Communities.

MPS great summer program options for innovative learning to help them excel.

Job fair information for Veterans.

Covid-19 Virus update, Omicron, BA strain info 1 through 5. What precautions and protocols to do to stay safe.

Stem Fest, annual big community celebration, hands on learning to give children from all walks of life the opportunity to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and math.

Blue Line Extension light rail recommendation and feedback opportunities.

AARP and our Fraud Watch Network program help people protect their money from con-artists who have been running full force during the pandemic. Attorney General Keith Ellison filed suit against three solar panel companies in April.

Urban League Twin Cities President Steven Belton shares thoughts on the MN Department of Human Rights report on discrimination in the Minneapolis Police Department. He discusses the findings with KMOJ's Freddie Bell.

As the current legislative session winds down, Minnesota State Representative Esther Agbaje talks with KMOJ's Freddie Bell about benefits for Frontline Workers.

Minnesota Attorney General Kieth Ellison says the state Department of Human Rights finding that shows Minneapolis Police engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination is similar to a 1994 ruling and says a Federal Report could be coming next. He sits down for an exclusive interview with KMOJ's Freddie Bell.

Upcoming UMOJA Camp, to empower UMOJA parents through education and training to recognize their own biases so they can practice anti-racist parenting and to connect families.

MPS Mental Health Support Services team launched a mental health caregiver survey for families to complete earlier this year. The results of the survey is the basis for the content for the Mental Health Caregiver Institute, taking place, Saturday, April 30th

The Color of Care reveals how people of color suffer from substandard health care in the U.S. and how COVID-19 exposed the tragic consequences of these inequities.

Black Americans are at a higher risk of developing heart failure at an earlier age, and are at increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure compared to white Americans

Benita Jackson with Allina Health talks about your health plan options as you approach 65.

Rep. Kaohly Vang Her, DFLers released several plans for this years legislative session.

Charles Luter running for VP of the MPLS teachers union, and Alexis Mann for President.

A new report calls for specific changes in Minnesota's Medicaid program to improve racial equity and health outcomes in the state. Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Medicaid medical director and the lead author explains.