Minnesota in the Headlines: Shutdown Impacts, Sanctuary Fight Heats Up, & Bad Bunny’s Big Moment
This week’s edition covers stories from September 25th to October 1st, 2025.Today’s issue is 927 words, a 8-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. For you heavy-footed drivers, it’s time to ease off the gas: Minneapolis’ new traffic camera pilot program is officially in effect, bringing warnings and fines to curb speeding and improve safety on city streets. Meanwhile, the federal shutdown […]
This Week in NewPrensa: Politics, Playoffs, Platforms, and Power Shifts You Can’t Miss
This week’s edition covers stories from September 18th to September 24th, 2025.Today’s issue is 690 words, a 5-minute read Hey folks, Isabella here. Fall in Minnesota is here: one day it’s flannel weather, the next you’re sweating in a hoodie. Just like the temps, the headlines are all over the place. From Kimmel’s culture-war drama to the Lynx collapse and Gen […]
This Week in NewPrensa: Leadership, Loss, and the Long Season Ahead in Minnesota
This week’s edition covers stories from September 11th to September 17th, 2025.Today’s issue is 804 words, a 7-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. Fall is settling in across Minnesota, with football season back in full swing and the weather swinging just as wildly—sun one day, a chill the next. But beyond the usual rhythms of the season, the state is carrying […]
One Week Later: Grief, Anger, and Calls for Action
This week’s edition covers stories from August 28th to September 3rd, 2025.Today’s issue is 766 words, a 6-minute read Hey folks, NewPrensa here. The air has cooled and the State Fair has wrapped, marking the shift from summer to fall in Minnesota. Nearly 1.94 million people passed through the fairgrounds this year—including me, twice, which felt like just the right amount—but […]
This Week in NewPrensa: Defunding, Deadline Deals, & Design at the Institute
This week’s edition covers stories from July 31st to August 6th, 2025.Today’s issue is 884 words, a 9-minute read Hey folks, Mateo here. This week, we’re looking at what’s being built, what’s being lost, and what’s being left behind. A new exhibition by artist Salad Hilowle is open at the American Swedish Institute, blending history, identity, and design. In St. Paul, […]
From the Canvas to the Green: Jimmy Longoria Honors Jhonattan Vegas at the 3M Open
by Isabella Silva-Biotti Last Tuesday at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, art met athletics in a powerful tribute to persistence, identity, and community. A new piece by acclaimed Chicano artist Jimmy Longoria was revealed in honor of Venezuelan pro golfer Jhonattan Vegas, blending translucent 3M materials with a layered composition and neon lighting that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]