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 […]
This Week in NewPrensa: War Hits Home, Cub Closes, Wolves Change Hands
This week’s edition covers stories from June 19th to June 25th, 2025.Today’s issue is 1175 words, a 10-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. I am back from a two-week adventure out of the country and ready to deliver the latest updates from the past week. Since I have been back, the weather has been strange, to say the least. On Sunday it […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sanctuary Cities, Senate Changes, and Playoff Pressure 🔥
This week’s edition covers stories from April 24th to April 30th, 2025.Today’s issue is 772 words, a 7-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, […]
A Week of Power Moves, Poetic Exits, and Political Tension
This week’s edition covers stories from April 17th to April 23rd, 2025.Today’s issue is 900 words, a 7-minute read. Hey folks, Isabella here. It’s been quite a week, and I’m excited to dive into some of the stories making waves. Pope Francis, in his final days, left us with a powerful message of compassion and leadership, especially during his brief encounter […]
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 […]