Minneapolis Confronts ICE Operations as Ad World Faces Major Consolidation
This week’s edition covers stories from December 11th to December 17th, 2025.Today’s issue is 739 words, a 6-minute read ICE Operations Spark Street Confrontations The scene: Federal immigration raids in Minneapolis have turned chaotic, with protesters clashing with ICE agents across the metro. What went down: Monday: ICE agents called for backup during a traffic stop near Karmel Mall, claiming 60-70 “agitators” were “fighting them.” […]
Minnesota’s Immigration Crackdown, ICE Scandal, and Dakota Revival Unfold
This week’s edition covers stories from November 13th to November 19th, 2025.Today’s issue is 640 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. This week’s news is giving plot twist energy. Minnesota’s immigration tensions are escalating faster than a Travis Kelce headline, ICE scandals are messier than the latest reality-TV reunion, and St. Anthony Falls is getting a glow-up worthy of […]
This Week in Twin Cities: The Wi-Fi’s Down, the Streets Are Up, and the World Needs Us
This week’s edition covers stories from July 24th to July 30th, 2025.Today’s issue is 690 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. If 2025 had a slogan, it’d be: “Wait, what now?” St. Paul just hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete on city services after a major cyberattack. Meanwhile, Minneapolis is throwing a block party. Open Streets Central Avenue is back this Saturday with […]
Minneapolis Mayoral Race Heats Up, the Aquatennial Returns, and the End of an Era at Midway Cub
This week’s edition covers stories from July 17th to July 23rd, 2025.Today’s issue is 765 words, a 6-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. This week brings a mix of change and celebration across Minneapolis and St. Paul. From the contested mayoral endorsement shaking up city leadership to the return of the beloved Aquatennial festival, there’s energy and excitement in the air. […]
🏳️🌈🎆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 […]
Juneteenth Joy, Political Grief 🖤💐⚖️
This week’s edition covers stories from June 12th to June 18th, 2025.Today’s issue is 880 words, a 7-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. From James Beard wins to sudden closures, the Twin Cities dining scene is giving major The Bear energy: chaotic, brilliant, and heartbreakingly real. While Minneapolis’ Bûcheron just snagged Best New Restaurant of 2025 (go off!), local favorites like Young Joni […]
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 […]
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 […]
Smoke, Sweat, and a Shot at the Western Conference Finals 🐺
This week’s edition covers stories from May 8th to May 14th, 2025.Today’s issue is 714 words, a 7-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. Massive wildfires in northeastern Minnesota have burned through tens of thousands of acres, destroyed homes, and pushed communities to the brink. With containment still at zero, crews are relying on community support and the promise of rain to […]
Hot Weather, Haute Couture, Honor Teachers, Hype AAPI Month 🎊
This week’s edition covers stories from May 1st to May 7th, 2025.Today’s issue is 1000 words, a 9-minute read. Hey folks, Isabella here. Minnesota said “hot girl summer” and actually meant weather. With temps flirting in the 70s and 80s all week, we’re finally shedding our layers and seasonal depression in one go. But it’s not just the sun turning up, the […]