Grassroots relief became North St. Louis’ Lifeline The tornado that struck North St. Louis last May was not only a violent storm. It was a revealing test of what happens when disaster collides with neighborhoods already burdened by decades of disinvestment and economic vulnerability. As the Missouri Independent reported, the EF3 tornado carved a 22-mile path across the region, damaging or destroying […]

'Grassroots relief became North St. Louis’ Lifeline'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Photo courtesy of St. Louis Public Radio

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2025 Person of the Year: Michael McMillan When the powerful tornado ripped through North St. Louis last May, it left entire neighborhoods scarred and, months later, still struggling to recover. But in the aftermath, the region’s response revealed a powerful truth: when emergency strikes, leadership, coordination and compassion matter. For demonstrating that leadership on a citywide scale, The St. Louis American names […]

'2025 Person of the Year: Michael McMillan'

🖋 Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American
📸 Wiley Price | St. Louis American

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💜 North Minneapolis deserves leadership that comes from us, for us. Together, we can build a future where our children thrive and our families feel seen, heard, and supported. Make sure to vote Marvina Haynes for Minneapolis City Council Ward 4.

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Calling ALL Northside neighbors!
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