This Week in NewPrensa: Politics, Playoffs, Platforms, and Power Shifts You Can’t Miss
This week’s edition covers stories from September 18th to September 24th, 2025.Today’s issue is 690 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. Fall in Minnesota is here: one day it’s flannel weather, the next you’re sweating in a hoodie. Just like the temps, the headlines are all over the place. From Kimmel’s culture-war drama to the Lynx collapse and Gen […]
This Week in NewPrensa: Leadership, Loss, and the Long Season Ahead in Minnesota
This week’s edition covers stories from September 11th to September 17th, 2025.Today’s issue is 804 words, a 7-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. Fall is settling in across Minnesota, with football season back in full swing and the weather swinging just as wildly—sun one day, a chill the next. But beyond the usual rhythms of the season, the state is carrying […]
One Week Later: Contracts, Crashes, and Critical Conditions
This week’s edition covers stories from September 4th to September 10th, 2025.Today’s issue is 620 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. From strikes shaking the University of Minnesota to shifts in how your morning paper gets printed, from Trump’s immigration crackdown to a rise in political violence, the news is moving fast. We break it down quickly, so you don’t […]
One Week Later: Grief, Anger, and Calls for Action
This week’s edition covers stories from August 28th to September 3rd, 2025.Today’s issue is 766 words, a 6-minute read Hey folks, NewPrensa here. The air has cooled and the State Fair has wrapped, marking the shift from summer to fall in Minnesota. Nearly 1.94 million people passed through the fairgrounds this year—including me, twice, which felt like just the right amount—but […]
Minneapolis in Mourning: A Community’s Response to Unspeakable Tragedy
This week’s edition covers stories from August 15th to August 27th, 2025.Today’s issue is 760 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, NewPrensa here. This edition of our newsletter is dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, as we collectively grieve and seek understanding in the wake of recent tragic events. We want to hold a space for those affected and provide information […]
Target Troubles, TikTok Battles & Fair Fun Ahead 🎡
This week’s edition covers stories from August 14th to August 20th, 2025.Today’s issue is 664 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. This week we’re talking about shakeups, showdowns, and steep price tags. Target is bracing for a leadership change after years of turbulence, with questions about whether new leadership can rebuild trust. At the Capitol, Attorney General Keith Ellison […]
When Voices Fall Silent: What’s Happening Around Us Now
This week’s edition covers stories from August 7th to August 13th, 2025.Today’s issue is 884 words, a 9-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. So much has happened since we last spoke that it feels like it’s been ages since I’ve written here. The summer is inching to its grand finale with State and Renaissance fairs around the corner, stores swapping out […]
This Week in NewPrensa: Defunding, Deadline Deals, & Design at the Institute
This week’s edition covers stories from July 31st to August 6th, 2025.Today’s issue is 884 words, a 9-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. This week, we’re looking at what’s being built, what’s being lost, and what’s being left behind. A new exhibition by artist Salad Hilowle is open at the American Swedish Institute, blending history, identity, and design. In St. Paul, […]
This Week in Twin Cities: The Wi-Fi’s Down, the Streets Are Up, and the World Needs Us
This week’s edition covers stories from July 24th to July 30th, 2025.Today’s issue is 690 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. If 2025 had a slogan, it’d be: “Wait, what now?” St. Paul just hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete on city services after a major cyberattack. Meanwhile, Minneapolis is throwing a block party. Open Streets Central Avenue is back this Saturday with […]
From the Canvas to the Green: Jimmy Longoria Honors Jhonattan Vegas at the 3M Open
by Isabella Silva-Biotti Last Tuesday at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, art met athletics in a powerful tribute to persistence, identity, and community. A new piece by acclaimed Chicano artist Jimmy Longoria was revealed in honor of Venezuelan pro golfer Jhonattan Vegas, blending translucent 3M materials with a layered composition and neon lighting that […]