January 2026: Subzero Protests and Federal Occupation
This week’s edition covers stories from January 2026.Today’s issue is 726 words, a 6-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. Welcome to the first monthly edition of NewPrensa. As we enter 2026, we’re shifting to a monthly format to provide you with deeper, more comprehensive coverage of the issues affecting Minnesota’s diverse communities. Over the next few months, you may […]
From the Week to the Month: Context in a Time of Crisis
This week’s edition covers stories from January 22nd to January 28th, 2026.Today’s issue is 590 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. On behalf of the NewPrensa team, we wanted to announce that beginning in February, we’ll be shifting from a weekly cadence to a monthly edition newsletter. This change will allow us to step back from the constant churn […]
One Year In: Federal Retaliation Against Minnesota
This week’s edition covers stories from January 15th to January 21st, 2025.Today’s issue is 694 words, a 6-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. This week, we continue to stand with our neighbors facing an unprecedented federal assault on our communities. As Operation Metro Surge enters its second month, the weight of fear, grief, and uncertainty has not lifted—it has deepened. This […]
Voices Rising: Protest, Policy, and Perseverance in Minnesota
This week’s edition covers stories from October 16th to October 22nd, 2025.Today’s issue is 589 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. This fall, Minnesotans have been making their voices heard, from the streets of Minneapolis to the halls of the Capitol. This week’s edition looks at the massive No Kings rallies that drew thousands statewide in defense of democracy, a bold […]
Season of Change: Leadership, Celebration, and Conservation Across Minnesota
This week’s edition covers stories from October 9th to October 15th, 2025.Today’s issue is 770 words, a 6-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. You’ve probably noticed the chill settling in, funny how 50 degrees in October feels so much colder than 50 in April. As the seasons turn, Minneapolis marks new beginnings: Fire Chief Bryan Tyner retires after three decades of […]
This Week in NewPrensa: Defunding, Deadline Deals, & Design at the Institute
This week’s edition covers stories from July 31st to August 6th, 2025.Today’s issue is 884 words, a 9-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. This week, we’re looking at what’s being built, what’s being lost, and what’s being left behind. A new exhibition by artist Salad Hilowle is open at the American Swedish Institute, blending history, identity, and design. In St. Paul, […]
Minneapolis Weekly Roundup: Justice, Culture, and Community Events
This week’s edition covers stories from July 10th to July 16th, 2025.Today’s issue is 950 words, a 8-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. I have just returned from Geneva, Switzerland, where I had the honor of representing the Minneapolis Hub and meeting with curators from Global Shapers Community hubs around the world. ICYMI: Global Shapers is a network of young changemakers driving dialogue, […]
Summer Heats Up: Crowds, Courts, and Cuts
This week’s edition covers stories from July 3rd to July 9th, 2025.Today’s issue is 910 words, a 8-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. Downtown Minneapolis came alive over the holiday weekend. With packed sidewalks and booming speakers, the Taste of Minnesota brought a much-needed jolt of energy to the city. Tens of thousands turned out for food, music, and a free […]
🏳️🌈🎆From Pride to Potluck: Your Downtown Glow-Up Guide
This week’s edition covers stories from June 26th to July 2nd, 2025.Today’s issue is 585 words, a 3-minute read Hey besties, Isabella here. Hope your week hasn’t been giving “Voldemort at a TikTok dance-off” energy, because let me tell you, mine almost did. Between scrolling past theories on whether that 28 Years Later sequel will actually give us the closure we […]
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 […]