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Lawmakers Repeal MinnesotaCare for Undocumented Adults in Special Session
June 9, 2025 – In a dramatic and emotionally charged special session, the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill to remove undocumented...

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Takes Action Against Northern Iron: A Win for Environmental Justice
June 5, 2025 — In a significant move for environmental justice, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has initiated the process...

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Federal Operation Sparks Confusion: Why was ICE in South Minneapolis?
June 4, 2025 - A community is left searching for answers after a federal operation conducted Tuesday at a taco shop near East Lake...

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jun 4, 20254 min read


Georgia Fort Selected for 2025 Bush Fellowship: A Visionary Chapter for Black Media Leadership
Georgia Fort — award-winning journalist, founder of BLCK Press, and President of the Center for Broadcast Journalism — announced she has been selected as a 2025 Bush Fellow, a prestigious honor recognizing extraordinary leaders in Minnesota who are poised to make significant change.

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Days After Floyd Anniversary and Consent Decree Roll Back, City Launches New Safety Program
The pilot program announcement also comes as the city of Minneapolis is pledging to uphold federal reform standards despite the consent decree over the Minneapolis Police Department formally ending yesterday. The consent decree was established following the DOJ’s 2022 findings of unconstitutional policing practices

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 28, 20252 min read


Stillwater Prison Closure Sparks Demands for Community-Led, Humane Transition
Stillwater Prison, one of the oldest correctional facilities in the state, has long drawn criticism for deteriorating infrastructure and harsh conditions. While many advocates see its closure as a step forward, they warn that without thoughtful execution, the transition could cause further harm.

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 27, 20253 min read
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