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Spectaors pack into a skyway above to watch the pride parade.

Twin Cities Pride fundraises over $50,000 after dropping Target sponsorship

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 10, 2025

When Target dropped its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, Twin Cities Pride dropped them as a sponsor and began fundraising to make up the $50,000 lost from no longer taking Target donations.What...

Activists march through campus to protest immigration policy changes.

Protesters fight the cold, advocate against Trump immigration policies

by Tyler Church
Published February 7, 2025

The Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) and Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held a protest Thursday to advocate against the University of Minnesota’s response to President Donald...

Rep. Ilhan Omar and Minneapolis City Council stand together to repeal Aliens Enemies Act as President Trump moves forward with his new policies

Ilhan Omar, Minneapolis City Council stand together on immigration

by Maya Bell
Published February 5, 2025

As President Donald Trump’s administration makes immigration changes, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and the Minneapolis City Council voiced their support for limiting the president’s authority to deport...

City and nonprofit groups highlight new and old resources that will help the homeless.

Homelessness rises 10% in Minnesota from 2023 to 2024

by Katrina Bailey
Published February 4, 2025

Homelessness in Minnesota rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while the national average increased about 18%, according to the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report. The Hennepin County Point in Time...

Courtesy of Chavi Steiner.

Trump administration investigating antisemitism at UMN, four other colleges

by Jack O'Connor
Published February 4, 2025

The University of Minnesota is among five colleges under investigation by Donald Trump’s Department of Education over allegations of antisemitism, according to the Education Department’s Monday press...

The University could face fines for continued diversity programs.

UMN pauses DEI expansion, hiring for Law School Assistant Dean position

by Spencer White
Published February 1, 2025

The search for a new assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Minnesota Law School is paused as the University reassesses its DEI programs, according to an email from Dean...

The University’s ability to resist ICE orders has shrunk under Trump’s administration.

UMN will comply with court-backed ICE immigration orders

by Jack O'Connor
Published January 30, 2025

The University of Minnesota will comply with federal court orders when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests, a University spokesperson said.“Immigration laws are complex,...

Mayor Frey says he will bring a moderate voice to the extremist voices on the Minneapolis City Council.

Q&A with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about reelection

by Katrina Bailey
Published January 29, 2025

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is seeking his third term as mayor after officially announcing his reelection campaign Wednesday. Frey, who was first elected in 2016, is running against several candidates...

Black Entrepreneurs Day goes on despite the ongoing conflict in the Minnesota State House. Courtesy of Sheletta Brundidge.

Minnesota House boycott forces event organizers to pivot

by Maya Bell
Published January 28, 2025

The DFL boycott in the Minnesota House is causing capitol event organizers, like the hosts of Black Entrepreneurs Day, to look for a workaround. As Minnesota House Democrats boycott the start of the...

Mental health organizations disappointed with Walz, Flanagan budget

by Grace Aigner
Published January 28, 2025

A lack of funding for mental health services in Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s 2025 proposed state budget disappoints Minnesota’s mental health advocacy organizations. Walz and Flanagan’s...

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