Recent content from Kyndell Harkness
How the Star Tribune continues to re-examine itself following murder of George Floyd
New roles and new hires are key in newsroom effort to better reflect communities it serves.
A Minnesota mother mourns her 10-year-old son making the transition from Black boy to Black man
He's only 10, but a Minneapolis mother already sees the toll of the transition on her son.
Minnesota Legislature passes emergency insulin bill
The Minnesota Legislature gave final approval to a compromise measure creating an emergency insulin plan for low-income diabetics. Legislature reconvenes and expected to pass compromise measure creating emergency insulin plan while also taking up additional COVID-19 relief legislation.
The Chafees prepare to be deployed with the Minnesota National Guard
In October, First Sgt. Jeanette Chafee and 700 of her comrades will bid farewell to loved ones as they trek to Iraq in one of the largest MNG deployments ever. Chafee and her husband Brian Chafee have each deployed twice before, but this is the first time Jeanette Chafee has deployed since the birth of their daughters, ages 8 and 3.
Gophers open with a win vs. South Dakota State
The Gophers played their season opener against South Dakota State on Thursday night at TCF Bank Stadium.
Grace McCallum hopes for gold in Kansas City
Grace McCallum, ran through her gymnastics routines at Twin Cities Twisters in Champlin on a Sunday as a dry run ahead of her weekend competition in the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Kansas City.
Minnesotans march in solidarity with protesting Puerto Ricans
Minnesotans marched in solidarity with Puerto Ricans who are asking for their governor to step down amidst political tensions. The Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, has been the target of demonstration and protesters, following the publication of a series of sexist and homophobic chat messages between him and his senior staff.
Warm weather brings storms to the Twin Cities
Hot and humid day led to a stormy evening in the Twins Cities.
Shakespeare in Our Parks
The Classical Actors Ensemble rehearsed their production of Wiliam Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" next to Lake of the Isles. The company's sixth Shakespeare in Our Parks season visits parks all over the Twin Cities for 17 performances, kicking off Friday night at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden. Performances are free.
Class 4A softball championship Maple Grove won over Stillwater 3-2
Maple Grove won the Class 4A championship over Stillwater 3-2.