What's On Today - Friday

By Howard Thompson

Published  April 3, 2024 5:53pm CDT

Minneapolis City Council

FOX 9

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Uber and Lyft have said they will end service in the City of Minneapolis on May 1 over an ordinance giving drivers a pay raise in the city.

On Wednesday, in a message to council members, Lyft leaders pushed the council to change the ordinance to match a state recommendation. 

“Lyft is offering a compromise that would truly raise driver pay while saving this vital transportation access and driver earning opportunity,” Bird writes.… Read more

Nick Cannon and Abby De La Rosa’s family received heartfelt attention this week as they shared a personal update about their son Zillion Heir. Two years ago, the couple welcomed twins Zion Mixolydian & Zillion Heir, marking a joyous occasion. However, their recent announcement has highlighted a new aspect of their journey.

Taking to Instagram, Nick Cannon penned a touching caption revealing that their son Zillion has been diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. In his post, Nick expressed gratitude for their son’s uniqueness, comparing him to some of history’s most dynamic individuals, including Niko Telsa, Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Michael Angelo.… Read more

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 APRIL 4, 2024

Diddy’s former girlfriend, Cassie, has been reportedly cooperating with the feds concerning DIddy’s federal sexual misconduct investigation and she is one among the other witnesses that authorities have questioned who have all previously sued the Bad Boy mogul.

Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, has been working with federal authorities for weeks and some even speculate that she spoke to them before Diddy’s homes were raided in Los Angeles and Miami last month.… Read more

Breakthrough Minneapolis (formerly LearningWorks) has extended its application deadline for students in grades 6-7. Breakthrough student scholars receive three years of FREE academic and college prep support, six weeks in the summer and monthly Saturday sessions during the school year. No cost for programming, transportation and meals.

Learn more or get started with your Breakthrough Minneapolis application here: https://linktr.ee/breakthroughmpls

Beyoncé has long since been considered one of the most innovative artists of her generation, as evidenced by the warm reception to her recent country music-influenced album, Act II: Cowboy Carter. This past Monday, Beyoncé accepted The Innovator Award from the legendary Stevie Wonder at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards and delivered a moving speech.

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place on Monday (April 1) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. The star-studded event saw Beyoncé up for R&B song of the year for “Cuff It along with a R&B artist of the year nod.… Read more

By Azhae’la Hanson, Reporter MYNORTHNEWS

My NorthNews

Ann Nesby would bring her daughter to church and sit her on her lap while she sang. When she finished, she would silently sit with other churchgoers and pray. 

The adults in the room knew that you would stop singing when that happened. But a sweet little voice was coming from the lap of Ann, her daughter Jamecia Bennett, who was 2 at the time. 

“She kept on singing,” Nesby said.… Read more