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Second Minnesota college student taken by ICE, “Nobody knows their whereabouts.”
Right now there’s not much information on this student, whether it’s age, gender, major or the reason for the detainment.

Rebecca Gilbuena
Mar 292 min read


Historic All-Female Council Split Over Ward 4 Appointment Process
Source: City of Saint Paul The St. Paul City Council, now led by an historic all-female group of elected officials, has found itself in...

Georgia Fort
Mar 292 min read


Nothing About Us Without Us: 3 Bills To Follow
Protect Medicaid, Not Millionaires Act DFL legislators have introduced legislation that would raise taxes on millionaires at the level...

Rebecca Gilbuena
Mar 282 min read


The Downtown Saint Paul Property Crisis is Getting Worse
On top of shuttering businesses and condemned buildings, Downtown Saint Paul has to grapple with the fact it is now a food desert. Today,...

Rebecca Gilbuena
Mar 262 min read


Democracy Over Decorum: DFL Leader Offers Critique for the Democratic party
"If I were the chair of the party, that’s a statement I couldn’t have written, and I think there’s a lot that needs to be said."

Rebecca Gilbuena
Mar 2410 min read


Could your child recognize signs of grooming? Let this be your guide.
Sexual abuse is a taboo topic in most spaces. Meanwhile, the prevalence of sexual violence is disturbing. In less than a month, we’ve...

Rebecca Gilbuena
Mar 194 min read
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