Meanwhile, in Minneapolis: 💅🚎🪵📝🔥
This week’s edition covers stories from June 5th to June 11th, 2025.Today’s issue is 700 words, a 6-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. Only in Minneapolis can you go from watching nine people dressed as No. 2 pencils dancing to Prince to catching a new rapid bus down Lake Street, all in the same week. ICYMI: the Fourth Annual Giant Pencil […]
Latino Changemakers in Minnesota Named 2025 Bush Fellows
The Bush Foundation has announced its 2025 class of Bush Fellows, 29 visionary leaders working to reimagine systems and ignite meaningful change across the Upper Midwest. Among them are three Latino trailblazers from Minnesota whose work reflects the strength, resilience, and transformative power of their communities: Elvis Rivera, Amáda Márquez Simula, and Ma Elena Gutierrez. […]
Minneapolis Reacts: Federal Raid Sparks Protest and Questions
This week’s edition covers stories from May 29th to June 4th, 2025.Today’s issue is 705 words, a 6-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. In this week’s edition of NewPrensa, we’re diving into the stories making waves across Minneapolis, from the chaotic federal operation that drew protests in South Minneapolis, to the powerful student voices behind Culturica 2, and the Lynx’s red-hot […]
Hockey History, Healing, and High-Flying Art 🖼️
This week’s edition covers stories from May 22nd to May 28th, 2025.Today’s issue is 746 words, a 6-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. It’s been a week of reflection, resilience, and pride across the Twin Cities. Minneapolis marked five years since the murder of George Floyd with a moving community gathering at George Floyd Square. Just across the river, St. Paul […]
Umbrellas Out ☔️ , Consent In 🖊️ , Drag Queens Need Sponsors 💰
This week’s edition covers stories from May 15th to May 21st, 2025.Today’s issue is 798 words, a 7-minute read. Hey folks, Isabella here. If you survived Rain-a-Whirl this past weekend without your umbrella flipping inside out or your thrifted jean jacket soaking through, congrats, you’re officially weatherproof. Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, MnDOT wants you to know: the orange […]
Every Goal I Chase
Julianna Ramirez Every goal i chase, im hyped, im free,Happiness is the word. All you see isthe people i love and care about,Family and friends. We are running, laughing, yelling outloud , dribbling together, im proudScore or not, i don’t care. It’s us,The game, and the epic stares. Legs are burning, im soaked in sweat,But […]
Food, Roots, and Where I Come From
Jhordan L. Rojas Robles Food is important for a lot of reasons. It helps us regain energy, gives our bodies nutrients, and keeps us healthy. But food isn’t just about survival, it’s also about culture. It tells stories. It connects us to where we come from and to the people who came before us. In […]
The Heirloom of Silence
Silvestre Vallejo What happens when silence is passed down like an heirloom? This heirloom isn’t jewelry or land. It’s an unspoken burden passed through generations, especially in cultures where strength is survival, and emotion is seen as weakness. This is the story of that silence, and the voices trying to break it. Mental health is […]
Son Todo Para Mi
Michelle C. Monje Saucedo My family is very different from most Latino families, culturally, emotionally, and just in general. I don’t have cousins, aunties, uncles, or grandparents in my life. My mom and dad have their reasons for cutting ties with them, and over the years, they’ve shared pieces of their stories with me. At […]
We Don’t Talk About It
‘Valentino’ During my life, I’ve struggled a lot with my mental health. Always moving, from California to Minnesota to Nevada, added more layers to that struggle. And I know I’m not the only one. A lot of Latino teenagers go through the same thing. But we’re not taught how to deal with it. We’re just […]