Stories from our neighborhood.
The latest stories, news, highlights, and updates from our community.
Youth Mentoring students get a surprise up north
Youth Mentoring goes to Timber Bay Camp for their annual retreat
Top MN basketball recruit, Malachi Hill, runs basketball camp at Urban Ventures
Malachi Hill learned to play basketball in the gym at Urban Ventures. Now he’s one of the top high school recruits in Minnesota.
And That’s A Wrap
Our summer youth program, Venture X, wraps up a great season of growth and fun this year.
What launching looks like
When injuries ended his basketball dreams, Da’Kwon needed a new plan and didn’t know where to start.
It Only Takes One Person
She bought her first house at 23. It started with a decision her mom made years before.
Growth Doesn't Take the Summer Off
Summer Slide, learning loss, and what Urban Ventures does about it.
Lake Street Works Graduation
Lake Street Works celebrated it’s 2026 cohort with a graduation ceremony.
Talent & History
Urban Ventures’ Music & Arts program hosted a talent show inspired by Black history.
Community is the Recovery
Israel leads youth mentorship at Urban Ventures. This is what the last three months looked like from where he stood, and what it will take to walk the road ahead.