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Partners in Quality Care drops lawsuit against education department in fraud case.

by Joey Peters November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court probes constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

by John Kelly November 10, 2022June 15, 2023

In prayer and protest, people of Indian country defend the Indian Child Welfare Act outside U.S. Supreme Court.

by Nancy Marie Spears November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

North Minneapolis elementary school launches observatory, with NASA astronaut’s help.

by Alex Chhith November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

ARTS & CULTURE, NEWS PARTNERS

Art scene: New documentary, ‘Finding Her Beat,’ debuts; jazz guitarists; and more.

by Emily Bright November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

Keith Ellison defeats challenger Jim Schultz for attorney general post.

by Joey Peters November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Historic wins: Black women were elected to the Minnesota Senate for the first time Tuesday.

by Hibah Ansari November 9, 2022March 10, 2023

Mai Chong Xiong elected Minnesota’s first Hmong county commissioner.

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Mary Frances Clardy beats Todd Kruse for seat in Minnesota House

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Erin Maye Quade elected to Minnesota Senate on historic night for Black women.

by Hibah Ansari November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Artist and activist María Isa Pérez-Hedges wins election to Minnesota House.

by Andrew Hazzard November 8, 2022December 22, 2022

Clare Oumou Verbeten wins state Senate seat representing east metro.

by Hibah Ansari November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

Minnesota governor: Walz wins after sharp-elbowed race

by Brian Bakst November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Marla Helseth loses race for Minnesota Senate.

by Hibah Ansari November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Samakab Hussein becomes first Somali American politician from St. Paul elected to the Minnesota Legislature.

by Andrew Hazzard November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Minneapolis School Board to get five new members

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 8, 2022October 24, 2023

Liz Lee wins Minnesota House seat representing her home turf—St. Paul’s East Side.

by Noor Adwan November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

Hollies Winston elected as Brooklyn Park’s first Black mayor.

by JD Duggan November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Samantha Sencer-Mura elected as the first Japanese American legislator in Minnesota.

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Farhio Khalif loses run for Minnesota Senate.

by Hibah Ansari November 8, 2022November 16, 2022

Susan Pha wins Minnesota Senate seat to represent northern suburbs.

by Noor Adwan November 8, 2022November 10, 2022

Dawanna Witt elected Hennepin County sheriff, making history as the first Black woman in the post.

by Joey Peters November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

Former public defender Mary Moriarty elected Hennepin County Attorney.

by Hibah Ansari November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

Zaynab Mohamed makes history as youngest woman elected to Minnesota Senate.

by Hibah Ansari November 8, 2022November 11, 2022

Representatives Ilhan Omar, Betty McCollum win reelection to U.S. House.

by Hibah Ansari November 8, 2022November 10, 2022

Minnesota 2022 Midterm Election: Live Results and Updates

by Sahan Journal November 8, 2022November 7, 2023

What happened Tuesday? Here’s your 2022 Minnesota Midterm Elections recap.

by Sahan Journal November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

Comcast Participates in Toys For Tots for the Second Year

Muse Mohamed sentenced to two years of probation for lying about absentee ballots.

by Joey Peters November 7, 2022November 8, 2022

MCUB program opening doors for Minnesota-based diverse business owners

Brooklyn Park voters slated to elect city’s first Black mayor.

by JD Duggan November 7, 2022November 4, 2022

Hagaha codbixiyaha: Eeg mowqifyada murashixiinta qareenka guud ee Minnesota

by Regina Medina | MPR News November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Lus coj qhia neeg xaiv tsa: Xyuas cov neeg sib tw ua Minnesota tus kws lij choj sawv cev pab txhua yam

by Regina Medina | MPR News November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

In a historic race, two Hmong women vie to represent St. Paul’s East Side on Ramsey County Board.

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 4, 2022November 7, 2022

Fifth defendant pleads guilty in food-aid fraud investigation.

by Joey Peters November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Reading, writing, and legislating: Educators of color seek to shape Minnesota schools from the state Capitol.

by Becky Z. Dernbach November 3, 2022November 7, 2022

Arts, ARTS & CULTURE

St. Paul artist Marlena Myles celebrates Indigenous narratives in her Google Doodle and a new exhibit.

by Abe Asher November 3, 2022November 4, 2022

Native-run solar firm aims to lower heating emissions and costs.

by Andrew Hazzard November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Where candidates for Minnesota governor stand

by Sarah Thamer November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Minnesota secretary of state candidates’ stances on elections.

by Sarah Thamer November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Minnesota auditor candidates’ stances on key issues

by Regina Medina | MPR News November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Minnesota attorney general candidates’ stances

by Regina Medina | MPR News November 2, 2022November 4, 2022

Guía del votante: Conozca la posición de los candidatos a gobernador de Minnesota

by Sarah Thamer November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Guía del votante: Conozca las posiciones de los candidatos a Fiscal General de Minnesota

by Regina Medina | MPR News November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos a Secretario de Estado de Minnesota sobre las elecciones

by MPR News Staff November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Guía del votante: Vea las posturas de los candidatos a Contralor de Minnesota en temas clave

by MPR News Staff November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Lus coj qhia neeg xaiv tsa: Xyuas seb cov neeg sib tw ua hau xeev governor rau Minnesota txhawb qhov twg

by Sarah Thamer November 2, 2022November 4, 2022

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by Sarah Thamer November 2, 2022November 4, 2022

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by Regina Medina | MPR News November 2, 2022November 4, 2022

Hagaha codbixiyaha: Ogow mowqifyada murashixiinta u taagan guddoomiyaha gobolka Minnesota

by Sarah Thamer November 2, 2022November 4, 2022

Hagaha Codbixiyaha: Eeg xoghayaha gobolka Minnesota mawqifyada murashixiinta ee doorashada

by Sarah Thamer November 2, 2022November 4, 2022

Hagaha codbixiyaha: Eeg mowqifyada muhiimka ah ee musharixiinta hantidhowraha Minnesota

by MPR News Staff November 2, 2022November 4, 2022

Hennepin County attorney candidates Mary Moriarty and Martha Holton Dimick.

Hennepin County attorney candidates call for criminal justice reform, but clash on police accountability.

by Hibah Ansari November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

How does long COVID affect Black and Latino people? A new University of Minnesota brain project will look for answers–a process that starts by changing who participates in COVID studies.

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred November 2, 2022November 4, 2022

BUSINESS & WORK

Amazon employees walk out at Eagan warehouse over planned layoffs.

by Joey Peters November 1, 2022November 2, 2022

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. Here’s what you need to know to vote in Minnesota.

by Hibah Ansari November 1, 2022November 4, 2022

BUSINESS & WORK

Asia Mall plans a soft opening this month after summer debut was delayed.

by Nikhil Kumaran November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

ARTS & CULTURE, NEWS PARTNERS

State Capitol honors Día de los Muertos for the first time

by Simone Cazares October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

Equitable Development in Minneapolis

Sowing Hope for a More Fruitful Tomorrow

BUSINESS & WORK

Making It in Minnesota: Why a Turkish immigrant left her graduate studies at Notre Dame to open a housewares boutique in St. Paul.

by Mike Mosedale October 31, 2022November 3, 2022

Minnesota faith leaders denounce ‘race-baiting’ in GOP ads for attorney general campaign

by Hibah Ansari and Becky Z. Dernbach October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

ARTS & CULTURE, NEWS PARTNERS

‘There’s no spirit left in a Twinkie’: Expanding my view on Indigenous food

by Robyn Katona October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

Here’s a list of everyone who has been convicted in the Feeding Our Future case

by Joey Peters October 27, 2022May 13, 2026

Fourth defendant pleads guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud investigation.

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 26, 2022October 27, 2022

ARTS & CULTURE, NEWS PARTNERS

A century after a Black church burned in Hastings, the community gathers to remember.

by Sarah Thamer October 26, 2022October 27, 2022

White Earth Tribal College becomes a bright spot for solar-energy job training.

by Andrew Hazzard October 25, 2022October 26, 2022

R.E.A.C.H. Twin Cities connects equity and community health in a digital publication

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Honors Anti-Racism Activists With 16th Annual Facing Race Awards

Hennepin County voters poised to elect county’s first Black sheriff in November.

by Joey Peters October 24, 2022October 25, 2022

BUSINESS & WORK

CenturyLink offers slower internet service to Black and brown neighborhoods in Minneapolis, new report claims.

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 21, 2022October 25, 2022

How an Ojibwe grandmother’s adoption fight in Minnesota ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court

by Nancy Marie Spears October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

Prosecutors charge 50th defendant in Feeding Our Future fraud investigation.

by Joey Peters October 19, 2022October 20, 2022

Afghan Cultural Society’s first-ever office space offers hope and healing with a touch of home and a cup of tea.

by Hibah Ansari October 19, 2022December 9, 2022

Arts, ARTS & CULTURE

Singer-songwriter Ondara finds alter ego, a need to move with ‘Spanish Villager.’

by Cecilia Johnson October 19, 2022October 20, 2022

Refugees arriving in Minnesota this year came mostly from Somalia, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

by Hibah Ansari October 18, 2022October 20, 2022

ARTS & CULTURE, NEWS PARTNERS

Laura Yuen: Mom and son explore the complexities of international adoption

by Laura Yuen October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Here’s how to apply for student loan forgiveness through a new online application.

by Nikhil Kumaran October 17, 2022October 20, 2022

Minneapolis culture creator Houston White discusses his new, exclusive collection and his creative process

Minneapolis Urban Indigenous Community Working to Rebuild Sovereign Food System

Zero to hero: Sabathani Community Center transitions to clean energy example and resilience hub.

by Andrew Hazzard October 17, 2022May 12, 2023

Arts, ARTS & CULTURE

Dakota activist and artist Zitkála-Šá celebrated in new opera film debuting in Minneapolis Friday.

by Nikhil Kumaran October 14, 2022October 13, 2022

ARTS & CULTURE, NEWS PARTNERS

Cala Farm preserves tradition by growing flowers that honor the dead.

by Vicki Adame October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

First guilty pleas entered in Feeding Our Future investigation; three admit to fraud.

by Joey Peters October 12, 2022October 26, 2022

Media

Sahan Journal receives Rising Star Award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

by Sahan Journal October 11, 2022June 9, 2023

A different kind of healthcare: New St. Paul clinic will stress culturally competent providers and take all patients regardless of whether they have insurance. Plus, you won’t be left twiddling your thumbs in the waiting room.

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred October 11, 2022October 14, 2022

The secret ingredient is time: Minneapolis chef Gustavo Romero shares the family recipe that you won’t find at his hit Minneapolis taqueria, Nixta.

by Mecca Bos October 11, 2022October 14, 2022

Local Hazara community members and others protest violence against the ethnic group in Afghanistan.

by Hussain Ali Haidari and Hibah Ansari October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

Indigenous Peoples’ Day kicks off with sunrise ceremony at Bde Maka Ska.

by Jaida Grey Eagle October 10, 2022December 22, 2022

‘This needs to happen yesterday’: Advocates push for swift passage of bill to protect Afghan refugees.

by Hibah Ansari October 10, 2022October 17, 2022

Taking Steps Toward Homeownership

Local culture creator Houston White talks new Target clothing collection, his inspiring journey, and his special bond with his mom

Sharpen your pencils: Here’s your study guide to electing the next Minneapolis school board

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

KerryJo Felder: ‘We should be opening up our schools to the community’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Federal food-aid fraud investigation points to the involvement of another organization and players who haven’t been charged.

by Joey Peters October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Lori Norvell: ‘I’m a recent former educator and a parent, so I can see this from different lenses.’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022November 1, 2022

Laurelle Myhra wants to see Minneapolis schools ‘partnering with culturally responsive organizations already doing really good work’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Abdul Abdi: ‘I am someone who can collaborate, listen, and make sure that our kids have a good future.’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Collin Beachy: ‘I’m a teacher. Right now, we don’t feel like anyone has our back.’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 24, 2023

Lisa Skjefte: ‘I can bring community voice, and I have experience with system change.’

by Becky Z. Dernbach October 7, 2022October 7, 2022