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New coalition forms to unite Minnesota's African diaspora
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (70+ words) MPR News A new coalition has launched to bring together members of the African diaspora in Minnesota. The Pan-African Leadership Coalition will work to address challenges that affect Pan-African communities. For more on the effort, MPR News host Nina Moini…...
Right-to-repair ordinance heads to St. Paul November ballot
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (12+ words) MPR News...
St. Paul City Attorney won't file charges against Cities Church protesters
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (21+ words) In a statement, City Attorney Irene Kao, wrote that the decision comes after her office reviewed evidence submitted by law enforcement....
St. Paul police investigating gunfire that left two injured near RiverCentre
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (28+ words) St. Paul police continue to investigate after two people were injured by gunfire Monday evening in the city’s downtown, not far from the busy St. Paul RiverCentre....
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her gives first State of the City address
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (26+ words) St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her will deliver her first State of the City address on Monday morning, after taking office at the start of the year....
Minnesota marches honor missing and murdered Indigenous people
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (30+ words) Hundreds gather at the MMIR march in Minneapolis on Saturday. When it comes to staying informed in Minnesota, our newsletters overdeliver. Sign-up now for headlines, breaking news, hometown stories,......
St. Paul church considering legal action over protest, as other faith leaders call out DHS tactics
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (45+ words) Cities Church says it’s considering its legal options after anti-ICE protesters disrupted its service on Sunday. Meanwhile, two Catholic leaders in the state are urging immigration agents to take a different enforcement approach, and hundreds of clergy members are preparing…...
International Festival of Minnesota revives tradition of multicultural celebration
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) Formerly known as the Festival of Nations, which was last held in 2019, the renamed celebration returns to the RiverCentre in St. Paul April 10-11....
Oath ceremonies decline sharply in Minnesota, leaving many immigrants in limbo
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (12+ words) MPR News...
Minnesota Wild, city of St. Paul propose $600M in renovations at Grand Casino Arena
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (57+ words) The agreement asks the Minnesota Legislature for $200 million — with $125 million of that being allocated for Grand Casino Arena and rest going toward St. Paul RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium. The remaining $400 million would be financed by the city of St....