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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Minnesota Mayhem: From Bob Dylan to Killer Fan Clubs (and a Mayor Who Says No)

This week’s edition covers stories from December 5th to December 11th, 2024.Today’s issue is 600 words, an 4-minute read. Greetings, fellow Minnesotans (and anyone else braving the tundra this morning)!Isabella here, reporting live from the land of 10,000 lakes (and apparently, increasingly bizarre news). Let’s unpack this week’s headlines with a healthy dose of Minnesotan snark, shall we? First up: Bob Dylan fever! Have […]

Movies, Vikings, and Legal Battles: What’s Happening in Minnesota This Week

This week’s edition covers stories from November 14th to November 20th, 2024.Today’s issue is 718 words, a 6-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. Well, the weather took a turn this week. We experienced one of Minnesota’s first real snowfalls this year, and temperatures dropped significantly in a short period of time. The first snowfall typically reminds us that winter is right around […]

Get Involved: Dance, Create, and Make History! 

This week’s edition covers stories from October 24th to October 31st, 2024.Today’s issue is 890 words, a 8-minute read. Happy Halloween to our spooky readers! Isabella here, writing to you on this chilly Thursday morning with all the news to keep you updated and relevant across all ages. Halloween parties may have kicked off last weekend, but people […]

Ready for Spooky Season 🎃 and Hispanic Heritage Month Fun? 💃

This week’s edition covers stories from September 26th to October 2nd, 2024.Today’s issue is 780 words, an 6-minute read. Good morning, fellow readers! Isabella writing. Fall has officially arrived, and after surviving a two-week eclipse period, I’m happy to report that I’m alive and well. As it’s now the 3rd of the month, you know what that means—Spooky Season is upon us! […]

Your Guide to a Busy September Weekend ☀️

This week’s edition covers stories from September 12th to September 18th, 2024.Today’s issue is 1050 words, an 9-minute read. Good morning, lovely readers, Isabella writing to you today with a packed issue filled with exciting news. Listos? Preparados? Vamos!  It wouldn’t be a NewPrensa newsletter if I didn’t start by celebrating the best time of the year: Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s the […]

A Great Chaos Live: Ken Carson’s High-Energy Minneapolis Takeover

by Mateo Peralta Ken Carson was back in town earlier this month on his “Chaos Tour”, and the show did not let down. Once again, this show took place at one of my favorite venues, The Fillmore, in downtown Minneapolis. Ken Carson was last in Minnesota in 2022, for “THE X MAN TOUR”, but that […]