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Many gathered in St. Paul on June 14 for the No Kings protest.

A look inside the Minnesota branch of 50501

by Rakeb Azeze
Published June 18, 2025

MN 50501 is the Minnesota branch of a new national protest movement empowered by young people, working families and grassroots organizers. In the months since Trump’s 2025 re-election, thousands across...

 A variety of people spoke at the No Kings protest.

“No Tanks, no Trumps, no Kings, just Us”: MN 50501 Twin Cities No Kings Protest

by Rakeb Azeze
Published June 15, 2025

Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the Saint Paul Community College in the afternoon to march toward the Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday in defiance of President Donald Trump's administration. Gov....

 Police gather in Brooklyn Park as shelter-in-place order has been issued for the area. Image by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Minnesota lawmakers shot, authorities looking for 57-year-old man

by Tyler Church
Published June 14, 2025

Two Democrat lawmakers, Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman, and their spouses were shot in their homes overnight by someone impersonating a police officer, in what police are calling a targeted...

Hamza Abdirashid Siad, who was accused of the shooting, will face a hearing July 2.

20-year-old charged after shooting two after high school graduation at Mariucci Arena

by Sara Hussein
Published June 13, 2025

Hamza Abdirashid Siad was charged with first and second-degree assault, along with possession of a machine gun, according to the Hennepin County attorney’s office, after shooting two people after a Wayzata...

Parking concerns are mounting in residential areas surrounding the University.

Dinkytown, Marcy Holmes and Como areas continue to lack parking spaces

by Adelaide Manthey and Anshu Patel
Published June 10, 2025

Residents in Dinkytown, Como and Marcy Holmes apartments continue to struggle to find adequate parking in the concentrated neighborhoods.Last fall, the city attempted to alleviate some pressing parking...

Some services use location tracking to limit access in areas where sports betting is not legal.

Legislative deadline looms as Minnesota struggles to finalize sports betting bill

by Grace Praxmarer
Published May 16, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers are again at risk of falling short on legalizing sports gambling, with the 2025 legislative session set to end on May 19.Minnesota's legislature has been pursuing the legalization...

The garden is the oldest public wildflower garden in the U.S. and opened for its 118th season on April 15.

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden educates community today, protects Minnesota tomorrow

by Grace Aigner
Published May 8, 2025

In May, spring flowers bloom in shades of bright blue, yellow and white for a few weeks until the weather warms into early summer. Virginia bluebells, trilliums and violets are a few of the briefly blooming...

State Sen. Matt Klein launches congressional campaign to replace Rep. Craig

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published May 8, 2025

Mayo Clinic physician and State Sen. Matt Klein (DFL-Mendota Heights) recently announced his campaign for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.Klein joined the state Senate in 2016, representing...

Mental health affects everyone in different ways.

Minnesotans share mental health struggles, coping skills to raise awareness

by Katrina Bailey
Published May 7, 2025

Editor’s Note: This story mentions a variety of traumatic events. Reader discretion is advised.Four Minnesotans shared their process of overcoming mental health struggles with the Minnesota Daily...

At the Abyssinia Event Center, Frey spoke about the accomplishments of his administration.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey celebrates local government successes in city address

by Maya Bell
Published May 7, 2025

In the crowded Abyssinia Event Center, a cultural center revitalized after the 2020 protest, city officials gathered to listen to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s State of the City Address.In his address,...

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