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Sunday December 21st 2025
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
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 having more…It always seems like the people who have the least, give the most.” Growing up Amin’s family didn’t have a lot, as he lived in a shelter with his siblings for a period of time.… Read the rest “Meet Ahmed Amin, South High School’s New Principal”
Five Renowned Artists to Transform Midtown Greenway into Nation’s Best Cultural Bikeway
By 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 Herrera
Cadex 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 community, making him a perfect fit for this project.
Geno Okok
Geno Okok is a Nigerian-born artist whose dynamic portraits and vibrant use of color capture the essence of his subjects. Okok’s work reflects his passion for storytelling and his commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices. His murals can be found across the Twin Cities, each one a testament to his artistic vision and cultural heritage.… Read the rest “Five Renowned Artists to Transform Midtown Greenway into Nation’s Best Cultural Bikeway”
Franklin Library News Feb. ’25
By ARI BAUM-HOMMES
All information listed here is accurate as of January 12th, 2024. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org.
FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday 12 PM to 8 PM Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday 12 PM to 8 PM Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
Homework Help
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-7:30 PM
Saturdays, 1-5 PM
Find homework resources for K-12 students online and at all our libraries: history, language arts, math, science and more.
STEAM Activities for Youth (ages 8+)
Wednesdays, 5-6 PM
Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Movie Matinee
Every Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 PM
Watch popular films every week with your Franklin Library friends and neighbors! This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Coffee & Conversation
Second Wednesday of the month, 12:30-2 PM
Join Franklin Library staff for free coffee & conversations with neighbors. Next happening on February 12th.… Read the rest “Franklin Library News Feb. ’25”
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