As ICE raids have descended upon working class immigrant communities, so has the global press. Local communities, including typically underrepresented areas, are seeing an influx of media coverage …

Small business owners across Minnesota are experiencing significant economic harm due to Operation Metro Surge and ongoing ICE activity. For many months, owners have reported fewer customers, …

"If you are an immigrant living in the state right now, you are not safe to leave your house," observed International Institute of Minnesota Executive Director Jane Graupman. "Our staff aren't coming …

Minneapolis Public Schools placed its top three finance department leaders on administrative leave more than a week ago — but the district has not provided any public explanation. The district …

Thousands of people showed up during a vigil on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 to honor a woman shot in the head and killed by ICE at Portland and 34th. “Say her name: Renee Good,” chanted those at the …

“Immigrants are welcome here” shout members of the crowd gathered near the site at Portland and 34th where 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by ICE a few hours earlier. After law …

Minneapolis Public Schools has cancelled classes for the next two days (Jan. 8 and 9) after ICE enforcement in south Minneapolis, including what eyewitnesses say was excessive use of force at …

Three senior leaders in the finance department of Minneapolis Public Schools have been placed on administrative leave, according to two people with knowledge of the personnel decisions, just as the …

The public and media are invited to the Twin Cities Meteorological Society’s 5th Annual Minnesota State of the Climate at the Aŋpétu Téča Education Center, 1910 County Road B West, Roseville, …

A $20,000 food recovery grant from Biz Recycling helps Keystone Community Services (2000 St Anthony Ave., St. Paul) save up to 2000 pounds of food from spoiling per week, said Sydney Henderson, the …

After a lengthy meeting on Dec. 11, 2025, the City Council approved the flexible-open plan for reconstructing 38th St. and Chicago Ave. In addition, the council voted for a resolution in support of …

Not many people are comfortable talking about death and dying, at least not in the middle of a coffee shop. But for LeeAnne Watkins, conversations around death are a part of the job. She’s the …

A program at Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) may be able to play a role in solving the police officer shortage in Minneapolis. A law and public safety program is available to all MPS High Schools to …

Hennepin County budget UP 7.79% The Hennepin County Board approved a $3.1 billion budget on Dec. 11 for 2026 with a total property tax levy of $1.13 billion, an increase of 7.79% from 2025. County …

At NENA, we are excited to head into 2026 stronger than ever. Thanks to the amazing residents and business owners of the Nokomis East neighborhood, we are informed on how we can best support the …

LAKE HIAWATHA PARK PROJECT The new play areas at Lake Hiawatha Park opened to the public in late November, following the installation of surfacing. In spring, a community message board will be …

Buffalo Galaxy members know how to jam. They aim to be where heavy hitting psychedelia meets old timin’ bluegrass. In the past six years, Buffalo Galaxy has played over 300 shows around the U.S., …

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By this time last year, the Twin Cities had received approximately 35.3 inches of precipitation, placing 2025 rainfall about 7 inches below last year’s to-date total. This deficit is largely …