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Kristel has a long history of working alongside Northsiders to create a "Northside for All"
Check out these press releases to get an idea of who you'll be voting into office!
Kristel Lobbies for Urban Environmental Justice
Kristel is working to tackle city development around water waste, building awareness about consumer choices, and encouraging biking as transportation
Kristel Explains How A Climate Plan Fostered Racial Division
Kristel contributes to Energy News Network and helps explain how a climate plan fostered racial division.
Kristel in Fresh Energy
Fresh Energy interviews Kristel about her environmental activism and her involvement in creating the United Black Legislative Agenda.
Kristel Interviewed by KMOJ about Water-Sensitive Urban Land Design
KMOJ, Northside's local radio station, interviews Kristel about water-sensitive urban land design.
Announcement from United Black Legislative Agenda
The United Black Legislative Agenda, co-founded by Kristel, holds a press conference to talk about the economic justice, criminal justice, and immigrant justice needed in Northside.
Kristel and Cycle Sisters Collab with Cherry Cycles
Cherry Cycles collabs with Cycle Sisters, a organization created by Kristel to support Northside buisnesses and Women of Color.
Kristel Co-Writes Minnesota’s New Clean Energy Projects Must Include Plans to Address Inequities
Kristel co-writes a news article on how there needs to be a plan to address inequalities within Minnesota's new climate plan.
Minneapolis violent crimes soared in 2020 amid pandemic, protests
Kristel responds to the 2020's horrid increase in violent crimes.
Introducing Our New Executive Director (2016)
Cleveland Neighborhood Association, located in Ward 5, introduces Kristel as their new Executive Director.
Building Equity Through Renewable Energy
Kristel writes a news article on her vision to pushing North Minneapolis to becoming more equitable through renewable energy.
North Minneapolis Celebrates Its First Renewable Energy Fair
Kristel and her MN Renewable Energy Nonprofit worked to bring North Minneapolis Power Fest, A festival celebrating clean energy and environmental advocacy.
Bicycle Connectors: Cleveland Neighborhood Association
Kristel explains the history and importance of Cycle Sisters as it supports Northside Buisnesses and Women of Color in the community.
Minneapolis Climate Plan Fails to Serve Black, Low-Income Families
Kristel joins alongside Black, low-income community members to fight against the climate plan that failed our community.
$250,000 Awarded To Support Local Action On Climate Change
Kristel's MN Renewable Energy Nonprofit contributed to funding a new climate plan in order to imporve the environment for Northsiders.
Solar Project Aims to Deliver Training and Equity to North Minneapolis
Kristel Porter and Blaine Williams, Solar Assessor, worked together on this very solar project to bring solar power to North Minneapolis residents.
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