A Night at “The Prom”, courtesy of Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
by Chris Alvarez and Ebe Morales An explosion of noise and jazzy music erupts from the enormous speakers near the stage of the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. The audience bursts out into applause and cheers as if they were part of a game show. Nancy Nelson walks out in a full red, sequin suit and welcomes […]
What’s happening in East Phillips?
This week’s edition covers stories from February 16th to February 22nd, 2023. Today’s issue is 1,006 words, a 7.7–minute read Isabella and Helene talk the East Phillips encampment of the Roof Depot, passing the Restore the Vote Bill, and the approval of Drivers Licenses for All in the MN Senate! I’ve been following what’s been happening in the East Phillips neighborhood of […]
Twin Cities Creative Spaces To Visit
This week’s edition covers stories from February 9th to February 15th, 2023. Today’s issue is 750 words, a 5.8–minute read. In today’s edition, Isabella and Helene talk Black led art spaces to visit, Aldi’s closing in north Minneapolis, Birchbark Books, and Pollen Midwest. Continue reading to find out more. There’s a couple spaces I would like to highlight this week: Many of […]
NewPrensa celebrates Black History Month!
Today’s issue is 900 words, a 7–minute read. Isabella and Helene talk Black History Month, SABER Magazine, The Green Room, The Grammys, and what’s behind Imposter Syndrome. Continue reading to find out more… Happy Black History Month, NewPrensa readers. Helene here! In this month’s next several editions, we want to celebrate and uplift Black creatives, activists, politicians, community […]
Excitement Fills the MN State Capitol as Driver’s License for All Bill Passes to Senate
For some, a right of passage. For others, it’s the opportunity to become an active member of American society. by Isabella Silva-Biotti and Chris Alvarez In America, getting a driver’s license at 16 is the pinnacle of freedom. Being licensed means traveling at your own will. It’s that trip a family takes up north to […]
Driver’s License for All Bill Passes to Senate
This week’s edition covers stories from January26th to February 1st, 2023. Today’s issue is 619 words, a 4.8–minute read. In today’s edition Isabella and Helene talk Driver’s License for All bill, the PRO Act, Tyre Nichols, and why there was little progress on homeless encampments in 2022. Continue reading to find out more… Good morning readers, The negative-degree weather is here, and your […]
Latina Epidemiologist shares latest COVID prevention for families and the Latine community in Minnesota
NewPublica learns how to avoid misinformation and keep our community safe. Epidemiologist Maria Del Mar Pacheco completed her doctorate in public health during the first year of the pandemic, in 2020. Now, she is working to further COVID-19 prevention by working closely with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control […]
This week’s edition covers stories
from January 19th to January 25th, 2023.
Today’s issue is 767 words, a 6–minute read. Isabella and Helene talk Taylor Swift’s Ticketmaster scandal, the tragedies and joys of this year’s Lunar New Year, musician Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega, and information sessions from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Good morning! Helene here. If you listen to Taylor Swift (or even if you don’t), you probably heard that ticket sales for […]
Dismissed Professor Sues Hamline University for Discrimination and Defamation
This week’s edition covers stories from January12th to January 18th, 2023. Today’s issue is 750 words, a 5.8–minute read. In today’s edition Isabella and Helene talk Dismissed adjunct professor sues Hamline University | Juxtaposition Arts x Red Wing Collab | La Jolla 17-year-old publishes a Spanish coding book. Continue reading to find out more… Good morning folks, Isabella here! I am back and better than ever. I […]
NewPrensa Celebrates Local Artists
This week’s edition covers stories from January 5th to January 11th, 2023. Today’s issue is 517 words, a 4–minute read. Helene talks about Pao Houa Her’s photography exhibition, That’s Badass wood art, and Mosaic on a Stick May Lee-Yang with the Sahan Journal wrote about Pao Houa Her’s show at the Walker as it enters its final weeks on display. The exhibit looks deeply at […]