Norte Café: Elevating Minnesota’s Coffee Experience with Colombian Specialty Coffee
When Minnesotans buy coffee, they should pay attention to three things: the freshness, the roast and the score. Norte Café is a 100% Colombian coffee business ran by Yair “Leo” Carvajalino who comes from a lineage of coffee farmers. Through “dedication, diligence and passion”, Leo and his family have allowed for economic flourishment in the […]
Barbenheimer Release & Unhoused Health Risks in Minnesota
This week’s edition covers stories from July 20th to July 26th, 2023. Today’s issue is 850 words, a 6.5-minute read. Isabella and Helene talk Barbenheimer release and the health risk our unhoused population is facing in Minnesota Good morning Barbies, Kens, and Allans, Isabella here. Since the last time you read us, the ‘Barbenheimer’ rage made $235.5 million in its first weekend. India in […]
Diversifying Minnesota’s Stages and Books
This week’s edition covers stories from July 13th to July 19th, 2023. Today’s issue is 500 words, a 4-minute read. Isabella and Helene talk the newest show at Minneapolis’s Open Eye Theater and a conversation with”Pelo Bueno” author Yolanda Arroyo Pizarro Good morning, readers. Helene here! I’ve followed the work of the Open Eye theater for a while, but they are one […]
The DOJ reports on MPD
This week’s edition covers stories from June 15th to June 21st, 2023. Today’s issue is 752 words, a 5.8–minute read. In today’s edition: Isabella and Helene talk the DOJ report on MPD and a linguistics phenomena! Good morning, readers! Helene here. It’s officially summer now, and there’s no shortage of activity in the Twin Cities these days. This past Monday, June 19th, was Juneteenth. […]
Building Community, Embracing Heritage 🌎
This week’s edition covers stories from June 1st to June 7th, 2023. Today’s issue is 870 words, a 6.7–minute read. In today’s edition, Isabella and Helene talk community building, Serpentina Arts,and Immigrant Heritage Month. Good morning, readers! Helene here. I was trying out my novice hand at the grill with a good friend the other night and was feeling all the normal blessings […]
The Alchemy of Immigrants: Forging a Golden Future through Waves of Transformative Innovation
“If my friends could see me now” 1991. Acrylic, painted canvas, gold yarn on stitched and padded canvas. 📸 Photo courtesy of the Pacita Abad Art Estate | currently on exhibit at The Walker Museum by Isabella Silva-Biotti The first time I ever saw Marco cry was after the sudden realization that he might never […]
It’s Officially Our Favorite Month of the Year
This week’s edition covers stories from May 25th to May31st, 2023. Today’s issue is 787 words, a 6.1–minute read. In today’s edition, Isabella and Helene talk PRIDE month, Minnesota legalizes and decriminalizes Marijuana, and the Making Vinyl Conference. Buongiorno tutti, I don’t know about you but it sure does feel good to (almost) be in Summer. It’s hot, it’s sunny, and all […]
A great day for East Phillips!
This week’s edition covers stories from May 18th to May 24th, 2023. Today’s issue is 733 words, a 5.6–minute read. Today’s edition: Isabella and Helene talk updates to the East Phillips Urban Farm initiative and potential book bans in Texas schools. Good morning, NewPrensa readers! It’s Helene! We’re back with some news I’m SUPER excited about: The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute reached a deal […]
Crisis, Strike, Art, Justice.
This week’s edition covers stories from May 11th to May 17th, 2023. Today’s issue is 1200 words, a 9.2–minute read. In today’s edition: Isabella and Helene talk Sudan’s crisis, WGA strike, Art-A-Whirl, Justice for George two-day event Bon giorno fellow readers, It’s May and full of bouquets! Last weekend I celebrated my graduation from the University of Minnesota, while we also celebrated […]
Northeast Minneapolis’ Golden Kernel: Oro
by Isabella Silva-Biotti Tantalizing bites took place at Nixta’s Oro, the ultimate counter service masa kitchen. From the countertops to the staffs’ black and gold aprons, the Mexican golden cuisine follows you everywhere you go. The room carries a light and easygoing energy as the restaurant plays with a variety of yellow and brown tones […]