Wrongful Deportation, Delayed Reforms, and the Fight for Accountability ⚖️
This week’s edition covers stories from April 10th to April 16th, 2025.Today’s issue is 858 words, a 7-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. Spring may finally be settling in, but this week’s headlines remain as turbulent as ever. In a stunning defiance of judicial authority, ICE deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia despite a Supreme Court order to halt his removal. A University […]
Minneapolis Minute: E-Bikes 🚲 , Sunbeams, and Broke Dreams 💳
This week’s edition covers stories from April 3rd to April 9th, 2025.Today’s issue is 800 words, a 6.5-minute read. Hey folks, Isabella here. Dust off those e-bikes and scooters! They’re back, and ready to whiz us into (almost) patio season. Yes, those glorious 70-degree sunbeams are peeking through, melting away the winter blues like a discount sundae. Now, let’s talk […]
Spring Surprises: Booker’s Record, Wisconsin’s Victory, and National Protests Heating Up 🔥
This week’s edition covers stories from March 13th to March 19th, 2025.Today’s issue is 884 words, a 9-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. As usual, Minnesota’s spring season has been all over the place, with sun, rain, and snow all in the last week. And just like the weather, the week’s news is anything but predictable. Senator Cory Booker made history […]
Leaked Secrets, Recession Chic, and Downtown Despair: Surviving 2025 🤦♀️
This week’s edition covers stories from March 20th to March 26th, 2025.Today’s issue is 820 words, a 6-minute read. Hey folks, Isabella here. In a world where top-secret military documents are somehow going viral on social media, it’s no wonder that America’s latest fashion trend is giving off major “just trying to survive” vibes. The recent war leaks, exposing sensitive details […]
López Franzen’s Senate Bid, NCAA Action, and DEI Under Attack
This week’s edition covers stories from March 13th to March 19th, 2025.Today’s issue is 884 words, a 9-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. This week is packed with political shake-ups, high-stakes election updates, and major cultural moments. Former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen has entered the race for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat, setting up a competitive DFL endorsement battle. Meanwhile, […]
Eggs-traordinary Economic Times: From Price Hikes to Market Loops
This week’s edition covers stories from March 6th to March 12th, 2025.Today’s issue is 750 words, a 6-minute read. Happy Thursday friend, Isabella here. It’s almost the weekend, and somehow, we’re inching toward 70-degree weather. Last weekend, I spotted people lining up outside restaurants, bars, and clubs — clearly, we’re ready to defrost. Meanwhile, drivers are as chaotic as ever, because, of course, […]
Target Faces Backlash Over DEI Cuts as Minnesota Shovels Through Winter Storm Chaos
This week’s edition covers stories from February 27th to March 5th, 2025.Today’s issue is 768 words, an 8-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. I hope you’re staying safe and warm as we experience this week’s weather chaos. Southern Minnesota is digging out from one of the largest snowstorms of the season, leaving a trail of power outages and hazardous roads. While […]
Spring’s Here! But So Are Big Changes in Politics & Media
This week’s edition covers stories from February 20th to February 26th, 2025. Today’s issue is 718 words, a 6-minute read. Hey friend, Isabella writing to you on this Minnesota warm week. As we soak in this faux-spring warmth, our team is busy sprucing up our expanded office with plants and personality. If you weren’t at the Justin Timberlake concert revisiting songs you […]
Public Lands Under Siege: Federal Layoffs, Senate Shifts, and an NBA Letdown
This week’s edition covers stories from February 13th to February 19th, 2025.Today’s issue is 1112 words, a 8-minute read. Hey Isabella, Mateo here. I hope you’re all staying warm as we push through another brutal stretch of Minnesota winter. With temperatures barely climbing above zero, the cold isn’t the only thing hitting hard this week. The federal workforce is seeing deep cuts, […]
Kendrick Lamar’s Powerful Halftime, Lake Street Struggles, Workforce Cuts
This week’s edition covers stories from February 6th to February 13th, 2025.Today’s issue is 1000 words, a 7-minute read. Good morning friend, Isabella here. Forget chocolates and roses, the real romance this weekend was the Luminary Loppet! I braved the cold for a magical night of glowing ice sculptures, flickering candlelit paths, and bundled-up Minnesotans. It was freezing, but totally worth it, […]