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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

White House Confusion, Immigration Battles, and Minnesota’s Food Scene

This week’s edition covers stories from January 23rd to January 29th, 2024.Today’s issue is 750 words, a 6-minute read. Good morning, mis queridos lectores, After returning from my recent trip to Latin America (where I may or may not have consumed my body weight in tacos), I’m now diving back into the chaos that is American politics. It’s like I’ve entered a time […]

Trump’s Power Plays, TikTok Questions, and MN Sports Updates: What You Missed This Week

This week’s edition covers stories from January 16th to January 22nd, 2024.Today’s issue is 1304 words, a 9-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. As we get deeper into January, this week’s stories capture a mix of pivotal moments and ongoing debates. From President Trump’s bold start to his second term, marked by sweeping executive orders and questions of oligarchic influence, to the fleeting […]

AI, Storytelling, & the Soul of Culture

This week’s edition covers stories from January 9th to January 15th 2025.Today’s issue is 1300 words, a 10-minute read. Good morning readers, Isabella here, following up after last week’s update. The icy weather rumors are true in Minnesota, but, fortunately, I’ve found myself in a place where I only need a light jacket to face the elements. As I explore the vibrant, colorful streets of […]

This Week in News: Wildfires, Greenland, MPD, and Burning Encampments

This week’s edition covers stories from January 2nd to January 8th 2025.Today’s issue is 650 words, a 5-minute read. Happy New Year, everyone! Isabella here. I hope the holiday season brought you joy and that 2024 is off to a fantastic start. Here in Minnesota, we’re embracing the chill and the winter wonderland that has descended upon us. I recently tried skiing for the first […]

Beyond the Blues: Unique Ways to Beat Winter Doldrums in Minnesota

This week’s edition covers stories from December 19th to December 24th, 2024.Today’s issue is 630 words, a 5-minute read. Good morning, dear readers, Isabella here.  I hope you’re all weathering this festive season with a touch more grace than a Minnesota deer navigating a particularly icy patch of road. As we teeter on the precipice of 2025, a year that promises to be […]