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How Brooklyn Park immigrants experienced recent political violence

2 days ago | minnpost.com | Deanna Pistono

On Monday, after the arrest of Vance Boelter, the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) called clients living in or around the Brooklyn Park area – the same neighborhood where DFL leader and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed the past weekend.
Momentum builds in Twin Cities pro-Palestine movement

4 days ago | minnpost.com | Deanna Pistono

Jail was “exactly as bad as I had expected,” Sasmit Rahman recalled. For one thing, the officer who first put her in handcuffs had done it improperly. Rahman then had to be re-cuffed by another officer, or she would have continued to lose circulation.
‘No Kings’ rallies continued in deep red areas despite tragedy

5 days ago | minnpost.com | Brian Arola

Wearing camouflage pants, combat boots and her National Guard unit’s sweatshirt, Army veteran Kris Shelstad waved an American flag Saturday in Lac Qui Parle County. To her it felt fitting that the “No Kings” rally in her hometown, Madison, coincided with the Army’s 250th birthday. “The Army was born to counter monarchies and has grown to counter dictators,” said Shelstad, who served 21 years on active duty.
Rural communities lose out with shelving of Digital Equity Act

6 days ago | minnpost.com | Brian Arola

The name might’ve sealed its fate. Continuing his crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, President Donald Trump announced he was shutting down the Digital Equity Act in May.
Unexpected funding hike heartens addiction treatment providers

6 days ago | minnpost.com | Andy Steiner

A couple of weeks ago, at the end of the Minnesota Legislature’s regular session, Lewis Zeidner, CEO of EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) heard there was good financial news in the budget for the state’s addiction treatment providers, many of whom had said they’d likely shutter their programs if the state didn’t dramatically increase its Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Federal cuts would dent leading Greater Minnesota manufacturing

1 week ago | minnpost.com | Brian Arola

Using cedar from northern Minnesota, reclaimed barnwood from Kentucky and hickory from Mississippi, Lonesome Cottage became the largest rustic furniture manufacturer in the country. Based in Pequot Lakes, the company has an outlet store and production facility in the central Minnesota city. Its workers make tables, chairs, desks and more that end up in homes and hospitality businesses all over the world.
Updated public transit system hits roads in two Minnesota counties

1 week ago | minnpost.com | Brian Arola

A project billed as the largest rural public transit redesign in the country got rolling in two fast growing Greater Minnesota counties last week. Arrowhead Transit launched its RideSmart 2025 project in Isanti and Chisago counties, located just north of the Twin Cities metro area. Verification of such a lofty claim aside, the revamp at least stands out in its attempt to bring more consistent, expansive and understandable transit routes to rural residents.
Circus Juventas adds mental health support for it's performers

2 weeks ago | minnpost.com | Andy Steiner

For several years, Circus Juventas, a St. Paul-based youth circus school, has maintained a partnership with a local orthopedic provider, where therapists and M.D.s provide medical support and follow-up care for performers at shows and practices. “Twice a week we have an athletic orthopedic therapist from TRIA here for two hours in case something happens or follow-ups are needed from previous injuries or a kid hurt themselves at school,” said Rob Dawson, Circus Juventas’ executive director.
An ugly bro-breakup for Trump and Musk

2 weeks ago | minnpost.com | Ana Radelat

WASHINGTON – As his “big beautiful” bill ran into trouble in the U.S. Senate this week and former best buddy Elon Musk launched a vigorous campaign on X to try to kill the legislation, President Donald Trump sought to change the topic by issuing several headline-grabbing executive orders. One presidential proclamation — a reinstatement and expansion of the Muslim ban he sought in his first term — was expected.
Turn pain into purpose

2 weeks ago | minnpost.com | Alec Davis

“Globalize the Intifada!!” These words have been chanted on college campuses and American streets, written on banners, and spray-painted on buildings not just since Oct. 7, 2023, but even before. Lest there be any doubt about what they mean, last week clarified any confusion. On May 21, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two young adults were killed in cold blood outside a Jewish museum in our nation’s capital. The two young adultsy were attending an event to learn about humanitarian diplomacy.