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 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...

 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...

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...

Incumbent for Ward 2, Robin Wonsley, has advocated for the convention’s original date, where college students will still be on campus.
Lawsuit seeking to return DFL Ward 2 convention to June unsuccessful
by Katrina Bailey
Published May 5, 2025

The Minneapolis DFL fight over when to hold the Ward 2 convention is now settled. Two DFL Ward 2 Committee members, Anthony Scallon and...

As the mayor and the city try to lower encampments, some activists question their method.
As Minneapolis celebrates encampment clearings, activists question its effectiveness
by Maya Bell
Published April 30, 2025

The number of homeless encampments in Minneapolis is falling, but activists criticize the city's current methods of encampment clearings as an...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Immigration rights groups and workers unions protested at the Capitol building for immigrant workers march.
Thousands of protesters march for immigrant workers’ rights through rain, thunder
by Maya Bell
Published May 7, 2025

Thousands of people gathered at the St. Paul State Capitol on a rainy Thursday for the Unity Rally protest to support immigrant workers.The...

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