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Prepare for Extreme Cold Temperatures

An extreme cold spell is approaching, bringing unusually cold temperatures, strong winds, and freezing conditions. Your safety is our priority, so please take a moment to review these resources:

Warming Options in Hennepin CountyHennepin County Severe Cold Warming Options:

Find a full list of available warming locations and tips for staying warm at Hennepin County Stay Warm

.Brooklyn Park Library (8500 West Broadway) Hours:
Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 12 PM–5 PM
Monday: 9 AM–8 PM

The Salvation Army Noble Worship and Service Center (10011 Noble Pkwy) will be open and serving warm drinks:
Sunday: 8 AM–2 PM
Monday: 8 AM–4:30 PM

Support for Residents Experiencing HomelessnessIf you are in need of shelter, please contact the Hennepin County Shelter Line at 612-204-8200 or explore additional resources at Hennepin County Homelessness Resources.
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What Is A Conservatorship? Wendy Williams Says She Wants Her Guardianship Ended

Wendy Williams desperately wants to see her dad on his 94th birthday. She wants to shop for his gift, dress up, and hand it to him herself. Yet, she is being denied these basic acts of individualism. The media icon called into The Breakfast Club, on Thursday morning, and revealed she is being isolated and mistreated under guardianship, also known as a conservatorship, by Sabrina Morrissey.

“My life is like, f*cked up,” Wendy said emotionally.… Read more

UMG Calls Deposition Drake’s Lawsuit “Illogical” and “Frivolous”

Just when it seemed like Drake was about to move on from the massive loss he took at the hands of Kendrick Lamar by dropping his legal petition against Universal Music Group and Spotify over their promotion of “Not Like Us,” the Certified Lover Boy artist shocked the Hip-Hop world by turning around and suing UMG for “defamation” over the record. Christ on crutches.

Continuing to make himself look funny in the light, “Deposition” Drizzy sued his own record label stating that the new classic diss record slandered his reputation for alleging that he was a pedophile amongst a few other head-nodding allegations.… Read more

HBD to the Queen: Rappers Who’ve Sampled Aaliyah

Today would’ve been Aaliyah’s 46th birthday, and she’s still one of the most influential artists in music, even though she passed away in 2001. Aaliyah was more than just a singer—she was a trendsetter. She mixed R&B, hip-hop, and pop in a way nobody had done before, and her smooth vocals and chill vibe made her a legend. Albums like One in a Million and Aaliyah were ahead of their time and still inspire artists today.… Read more

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On His 96th Birthday

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. may very well be the most iconic African American figure ever. The clergyman, activist and Civil Rights Movement leader managed to impact race relations during one of the most turbulent periods in America. His tireless devotion to promoting racial equality via peaceful means stands as an indelible footprint in the annals of Black History.

Today, NewsOne honors Dr. King on what would have been his 96th birthday.

Born Michael King Jr.… Read more

50 Cent & DJ Khaled Ongoing Beef May Have Been Squashed

Rapper and professional hypeman 50 Cent and DJ Khaled are officially on good terms, and baseball legend Reggie Jackson helped make it happen. The two were spotted earlier this week in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where they were about to hit the golf course together. As they linked up, 50 and Khaled hugged it out and dapped each other up, showing they’d squashed their beef.

Khaled reached in for a dap and said, “Nothing but love and respect.”.… Read more

J. Alexander Kueng, Ex-Officer Who Kneeled On George Floyd’s Back, Set To Be Released From Prison

Former Minneapolis police officer J. Alexander Kueng, left, and his attorney Thomas Plunkett, arrive for sentencing for violating George Floyd’s civil rights outside the Federal Courthouse on July 27, 2022, in St. Paul, Minnesota. | Source: Star Tribune via Getty Images / Getty

J. Alexander Kueng, one of the officers involved in the tragic 2020 death of George Floyd, is set to be released from prison. According to CBS News, this week, the Federal Bureau of Prisons issued a statement confirming that Kueng would be freed from a Federal Correctional Institution in Elkton, Ohio.… Read more

Kanye claims G.O.A.T. status after making over $2 million in 24 hours from Yeezy sales

Ye claims he made over $2 million in 24 hours selling Yeezy SLPR shoes, declaring G.O.A.T. status.

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is proclaiming himself the “G.O.A.T.” (Greatest of All Time) after earning over $2 million in a single day from his Yeezy website. 

On January 13, Ye released his new footwear, the Yeezy SLPR, priced at just $20, which seems to have struck a chord with fans.

Pop Culture & ArtJanuary 14, 2025

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Cardi B Seemingly Accuses Offset & His Mother of ‘Robbing’ Her

Cardi also alleged that the Migos rapper didn’t buy their three kids any gifts for Christmas.

By Michael Saponara

The calendar may have turned to 2025, but the Cardi B and Offset drama has spilled into the new year. Cardi took to X Spaces on Tuesday (Jan. 14) where she accused her estranged husband along with his mother, Latabia Woodward, of robbing her “I ain’t listen after you and your momma robbed me,” she claimed. “Yeah, you and your mom robbed me cold, wiped my nose.… Read more

The Game Joins Front Lines of LA Fire Relief Efforts & Launches Animal Rescue Mission

The tragic Los Angeles wildfires have left thousands of California residents devastated and The Game is stepping up to do his part in helping his city get back on its feet.

The Compton native has spent the last few days delivering food, drinks and supplies like blankets to help the Pasadena firefighters tirelessly battling the blaze.

Game is the West Coast.

Me & my team have been down here with the brave men & women fire fighters on the grown day in & day out assisting anyway I can to make their days a little easier,” he wrote in a heartfelt IG post.… Read more

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