What to expect from the 2025 legislative session amid a contentious start
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session begins at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. There is already contention mounting in the House chambers, as House Democrats are threatening to boycott without a power-sharing agreement with Republicans. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Senate chamber is tied 33-33 following the death of DFL Sen. Kari Dziedic. A special election to […]
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 […]
Big Stories, Bigger Conversations: Wisconsin Shooting, Brain Rot, and Vikings’ Playoff Push
This week’s edition covers stories from December 12th to December 18th, 2024.Today’s issue is 918 words, a 7-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. As the holidays approach and the cold settles in here in Minnesota, this week’s news reminds us of both the challenges and the joys we face as a community. We begin on a somber note, reflecting on the tragic […]
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 […]
This Week: UnitedHealthcare Tragedy, Fateh’s Campaign Launch, and NIL Breakthroughs
This week’s edition covers stories from November 28th to December 4th, 2024.Today’s issue is 1000 words, an 8-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. Winter has officially settled in here in Minnesota—cold, windy, and unrelenting. While we brace for another long season, this week’s headlines take us far beyond the frost. From South Korea’s astonishing two-hour martial law to the tragic killing of […]
A Day of Gratitude, Reflection, and Connection
This week’s edition covers stories from November 21st to November 27th, 2024.Today’s issue is 610 words, a 4.5-minute read. Good Morning, Readers! Isabella here, ready to welcome you into the holiday season! I hope you’re staying warm, cozy, and well-rested today. Across the United States, many are celebrating Thanksgiving: a time for gathering loved ones, sharing your finest dishes, and, let’s be honest, […]
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 […]
A Philosophy for Uncertain Times: Finding Meaning Post-Election
This week’s edition covers stories from November 7th to November 13th, 2024.Today’s issue is 1200 words, a 10-minute read. Buenos dias lectores, Isabella writing to you on this fine morning. It’s been one week since we’ve learned about the presidential election results. In times of uncertainty and despair, Viktor Frankl’s philosophy of “tragic optimism” offers a powerful reminder that, even in the […]
2024 Election Special: Key Race Results, Shifting Voter Trends, and Puerto Rico’s Gubernatorial Race
This week’s edition covers stories from October 31st to November 6th, 2024.Today’s issue is 1199 words, a 10-minute read. Hey folks, Mateo here. It has been an eventful week, to say the least. Election week is never easy, so be sure to take care of yourself and others during this high-stress time. Today’s edition is focused on election results from local elections, […]