Salud, Paz & Comunidad: A Celebration of Connection and Healing at CLUES

Last Thursday, January 30th, CLUES St. Paul hosted the Salud, Paz & Comunidad reception, a heartwarming event designed to inspire connection, healing, and reflection as we move further into 2025. The interactive art exhibit, created by queer, trans, non-binary Puerto Rican artist Cándida González, invites visitors into a space of creativity and intentionality. With two […]
White House Confusion, Immigration Battles, and Minnesota’s Food Scene

This week’s edition covers stories from January 23rd to January 29th, 2024.Today’s issue is 750 words, a 6-minute read. Good morning, mis queridos lectores, After returning from my recent trip to Latin America (where I may or may not have consumed my body weight in tacos), I’m now diving back into the chaos that is American politics. It’s like I’ve entered a time […]
Trump’s Power Plays, TikTok Questions, and MN Sports Updates: What You Missed This Week

This week’s edition covers stories from January 16th to January 22nd, 2024.Today’s issue is 1304 words, a 9-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. As we get deeper into January, this week’s stories capture a mix of pivotal moments and ongoing debates. From President Trump’s bold start to his second term, marked by sweeping executive orders and questions of oligarchic influence, to the fleeting […]
AI, Storytelling, & the Soul of Culture

This week’s edition covers stories from January 9th to January 15th 2025.Today’s issue is 1300 words, a 10-minute read. Good morning readers, Isabella here, following up after last week’s update. The icy weather rumors are true in Minnesota, but, fortunately, I’ve found myself in a place where I only need a light jacket to face the elements. As I explore the vibrant, colorful streets of […]
What to expect from the 2025 legislative session amid a contentious start

The 2025 Minnesota legislative session begins at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. There is already contention mounting in the House chambers, as House Democrats are threatening to boycott without a power-sharing agreement with Republicans. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Senate chamber is tied 33-33 following the death of DFL Sen. Kari Dziedic. A special election to […]
This Week in News: Wildfires, Greenland, MPD, and Burning Encampments

This week’s edition covers stories from January 2nd to January 8th 2025.Today’s issue is 650 words, a 5-minute read. Happy New Year, everyone! Isabella here. I hope the holiday season brought you joy and that 2024 is off to a fantastic start. Here in Minnesota, we’re embracing the chill and the winter wonderland that has descended upon us. I recently tried skiing for the first […]
Remembering Jimmy Carter: A Week in Review

This week’s edition covers stories from December 26th to January 1st, 2024.Today’s issue is 856 words, a 6-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. As we step into 2025, this week’s news brings a blend of reflection and anticipation. We start by honoring the legacies of two influential figures–former President Jimmy Carter, whose impact continues to resonate, and former Senate Majority Leader Kari […]
Beyond the Blues: Unique Ways to Beat Winter Doldrums in Minnesota

This week’s edition covers stories from December 19th to December 24th, 2024.Today’s issue is 630 words, a 5-minute read. Good morning, dear readers, Isabella here. I hope you’re all weathering this festive season with a touch more grace than a Minnesota deer navigating a particularly icy patch of road. As we teeter on the precipice of 2025, a year that promises to be […]
Big Stories, Bigger Conversations: Wisconsin Shooting, Brain Rot, and Vikings’ Playoff Push

This week’s edition covers stories from December 12th to December 18th, 2024.Today’s issue is 918 words, a 7-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. As the holidays approach and the cold settles in here in Minnesota, this week’s news reminds us of both the challenges and the joys we face as a community. We begin on a somber note, reflecting on the tragic […]
Minnesota Mayhem: From Bob Dylan to Killer Fan Clubs (and a Mayor Who Says No)

This week’s edition covers stories from December 5th to December 11th, 2024.Today’s issue is 600 words, an 4-minute read. Greetings, fellow Minnesotans (and anyone else braving the tundra this morning)!Isabella here, reporting live from the land of 10,000 lakes (and apparently, increasingly bizarre news). Let’s unpack this week’s headlines with a healthy dose of Minnesotan snark, shall we? First up: Bob Dylan fever! Have […]