Minneapolis’s “Step Up” Turns 20
This week’s edition covers stories from December 29th to January 4th, 2023. Today’s issue is 812 words, a 6.2–minute read. Helene and Nyabang talk about Minneapolis’s Step Up program celebrating its 20th year, Drivers Licenses for All 2023, and Pele’s death. Helene here! With Isabella away this week, I’m excited to introduce you all to Nyabang, NewPublica’s Community Engagement […]
4 BIPOC Coffee Shops You Must Visit
This week’s edition covers stories from December 15th to December 21st, 2022. Today’s issue is 1100 words, a 8.5–minute read. In today’s edition Isabella and Helene talk 4 BIPOC Cafes you must visit and 3 Local print houses and publishers! Continue reading to find out more… Happy Winter Solstice! Isabella here. Our first blizzard of the year is here and they say it’ll […]
Burnsville Schools’ LGBTQ Policies Breed Controversy
This week’s edition covers stories from December 8th to December 14th, 2022. Today’s issue is 553 words, a 4.3–minute read. In today’s edition: controversy in the Somali community over Burnsville Schools’ new LGBTQ policies, a well-loved mural at the American Indian Center is temporarily moved, and where to ice skate in the Twin Cities Continue reading to find out more… Good morning, NewPrensa readers! […]
The Gift You Didn’t Know You Needed
This week’s edition covers stories from December 1st to December 7th, 2022. Today’s issue is 1100 words, an 8.5–minute read. In today’s edition, Isabella and Helene talk Primitiva Collective, Boil Water Advisory in North Mpls, Vacant Building Sets Fire, MIA’s First Curator of Latin-American Art, and 56 Metro Transit Bus Routes Cut Back. Continue reading to find out more… Good morning NewPrensa readers! Isabella […]
Revisiting the women that made state-senate history
This week’s edition covers stories from November 24th to November 30th, 2022. Today’s issue is 944 words, a 7.3–minute read. In today’s edition, Isabella and Helene talk the British Arrows, the three Black women elected to the State Senate, Argentina vs. Mexico in the World Cup, and the passing of the Same Sex Marriage Bill in the Senate. Continue reading to find out more… […]
Happy Thanksgiving from NewPrensa
This week’s edition covers stories from November 17th to November 23rd, 2022. Today’s issue is 1000 words, a 7.7–minute read. In today’s edition: Isabella and Helene talk Thanksgiving, Hmong New Year, Latin Grammys, Roots Cafe in St. Paul, and Evie Carshare. Continue reading to find out more… Happy Thanksgiving folks! Isabella here. ‘Tis the time where families and friends reunite over a warm, […]
Trump announces 2024 presidency campaign?
This week’s edition covers stories from November 10th to November 16th, 2022. Today’s issue is 1000 words, a 7.7–minute read. In today’s edition Isabella and Helene talk Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, Paris 2024 Olympic mascots, Steve Jobs auctioned Birkenstocks, Leonard Peltier AIM ‘Walk to Justice’ from MN to DC, and Pakistan bans ‘Joyland’. Continue reading to find out more.. Good Morning NewPrensa […]
Minnesota Votes!
This week’s edition covers stories from November 3rd to November 9th, 2022. Today’s issue is 859 words, a 6.5–minute read. In today’s edition: Isabella and Helene talk the Minnesota Election, Brittney Griner, local eats, and Black Garnet Books! Continue reading to find out more… Hello hello, everyone! Helene here! We hope you’re doing well and got a chance to vote this past […]
First-Ever “Dia de los Muertos” Altar at the MN State Capitol
This week’s edition covers stories from October27th to November 2nd, 2022. Today’s issue is 900 words, a 6.9–minute read. Isabella and Helene talk about the “Dia de los Muertos” altar at MN state capitol, Elon Musk’s Twitter ownership, Election Day, Brazil’s election, and the “Avatar” movie sequel, and more! Happy Thursday, Isabella here! I’m excited to share with you some big news I wrote […]
Minnesota State Capitol Exhibits First-Ever “Dia de los Muertos” Altar
By Isabella Silva-Biotti Marigolds are a tangerine color with a hint of gold. Its musky perfume is like no other. They bloom in the summer and the fall, and its Mexican species, Tagetes erecta, grow 4 feet tall. The large flaming orange flowers brighten the rooms of weddings in India, as they light the way […]