‘Cover Stories’ Archives
Meet Ahmed Amin, South High School’s New Principal
This piece first appeared in The Southerner, a student-written and student-produced newspaper at South High School in Minneapolis. The Southerner can be found online at www.shsoutherner.net. By LO NORVELL Courtesy Ahmed Amin After years of tumultuous principal turnover, South has found its newest leader, Ahmed Amin, stepping up to the role. Having attended a Minneapolis Public School himself, Amin has been a part of the MPS community for years. Amin is ready to help improve South, the summit, with contagious hope for what South can become. Amin moved to South Minneapolis when he was 12 along with his 5 siblings, one of which is a South graduate. While originally from Somalia, Amin spent part of his childhood in Ethiopia. Amin never had any formal education before coming to the United States. He speaks to the impact his father had on him and his siblings, emphasizing how he was a positive role model who lived his beliefs and principles. “My dad was never concerned about [...]
Five Renowned Artists to Transform Midtown Greenway into Nation’s Best Cultural Bikeway
By MIDTOWN GREENWAY COALITION Photo courtesy: Midtown Greenway Coalition The Midtown Greenway, a beloved urban bike trail, is set to become even more vibrant with the addition of five cultural murals created by a talented group of artists. This exciting project celebrates community, creativity, cultural diversity, and the power of public art to inspire and connect.This work is funded in part by the Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.The murals will be completed by June 2025, thanks to the dedicated work of these remarkable artists: Cadex HerreraCadex Herrera is an internationally acclaimed artist known for his vibrant murals and social justice-themed artwork. Originally from Belize, Herrera gained worldwide recognition as one of the artists behind the iconic George Floyd mural in Minneapolis. His work often explores themes of identity, resilience, and [...]
Around Town 2024
All photos by Spencer Polk. Youth joy at EPNIs Harvest Moon Block Party at Cedar Park Field. Dancers at 3rd Annual Two Spirit Pow Wow at South High School - July 13 Nicole Mason meets City Officials (MPD Officers Haugland & Martin, Director of CPED - Eric Hansen, and Director of Housing and Policy Development - Elfric K. Porte, II) preparing to evict Camp Nenookaasi. Performers in Bare Bones prepare for final show of the season on November 2nd. Ribbon cutting ceremony at Saint Paul’s - San Pablo’s Lutheran Church. Sofía Padilla performs Belong_Pertenecer Show with shadow puppets and sand drawings at St. Paul’s - San Pablo Lutheran Church on September 8th.
