This Week: UnitedHealthcare Tragedy, Fateh’s Campaign Launch, and NIL Breakthroughs

This week’s edition covers stories from November 28th to December 4th, 2024.Today’s issue is 1000 words, an 8-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. Winter has officially settled in here in Minnesota—cold, windy, and unrelenting. While we brace for another long season, this week’s headlines take us far beyond the frost. From South Korea’s astonishing two-hour martial law to the tragic killing of […]

A Philosophy for Uncertain Times: Finding Meaning Post-Election

This week’s edition covers stories from November 7th to November 13th, 2024.Today’s issue is 1200 words, a 10-minute read. Buenos dias lectores,  Isabella writing to you on this fine morning. It’s been one week since we’ve learned about the presidential election results. In times of uncertainty and despair, Viktor Frankl’s philosophy of “tragic optimism” offers a powerful reminder that, even in the […]

Coffee,☕️Campaigns, 📢 and Championship Hopes 🏆

This week’s edition covers stories from October 3rd to October 9th, 2024.Today’s issue is 1104 words, a 10-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. It’s an exciting week for the community! A new coffee shop, Bichota Coffee, has opened at George Floyd Square, bringing fresh energy and a celebration of cultural roots to the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Hmong Minnesotans are rallying behind Governor Tim […]

🌍 Global Conflict, ⚖️ Justice Concerns, 🏈 Minnesota Sports, & 🎨 Cultural Celebrations: A Week in Review

This week’s edition covers stories from September 19th to September 25th, 2024.Today’s issue is 960 words, an 8-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. This week has been heavy. The conflict involving Israel continues to evolve as tension in Lebanon has escalated. Marcellus Williams was executed by the State of Missouri on Tuesday, prompting further discussions about the morality of the death penalty. […]

🎉 Anniversaries, 🗣️ Debates, and 🏈 NFL Week 1 Recap: Fall is Here!

This week’s edition covers stories from September 5th to September 11th, 2024.Today’s issue is 1316 words, an 11-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. Autumn is already in full swing, but that doesn’t mean we get that breezy, cool fall weather quite yet. This week it reached the high 80s, and it is still expected to hover around there for the next week or […]

A Sip of Local Goodness ☕️ & Local Celebrations🎈

This week’s edition covers stories from August 22nd to August 28th, 2024.Today’s issue is 300 words, 2-minute read. Good morning, readers! It’s your trusted writer, Isabella, here with exciting news. I celebrated my birthday on Monday and had a blast – thanks to a surprise storm, I got to witness a stunning double rainbow! The State Fair also kicked off last week, offering […]

Star Tribune’s Uptown Uproar & DNC Dazzle: Controversy and Celebs Collide!

This week’s edition covers stories from August 14th to August 21st, 2024.Today’s issue is 703 words, a 6-minute read. Hi hi, it’s Ebe! You ever feel like you’ve been through WWI and WWII? Stronger and more resilient, yes. Wiser and smarter, sure. But at what cost? Is it possible to learn valuable life lessons without trekking through hell and back? If anyone has an answer, […]

From the Polls to the Stage: Election Results, Twitter Drama, & Ken Carson Show🌐🎵

This week’s edition covers stories from August 8th to August 13th, 2024.Today’s issue is 904 words, an 8-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. Well, my vacation came and went, and I am back in Minnesota once again. I spent the last week in various parts of Los Angeles and San Diego, enjoying the California weather and relishing the one week a year that I […]

🇺🇸 Tim Walz Targets VP Title, 🏊‍♀️ Triathlon Troubles, & 📚 Tips to Tap into Back-to-School Buzz

This week’s edition covers stories from August 1st toAugust 7th, 2024.Today’s issue is 1007 words, a 9-minute read. Hi hi, it’s Ebe! The first inklings of Fall are a’brewin’ even though these hot summer gusts keep a’blowin.’ People are moving, kids are going back to school, some are leaving for college, and some are crying about their kids leaving for college. Amidst […]