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Nourishing body, soul: St. Paul festival rides growing interest in plant-based eating in Black community
Started in the depths of the pandemic, V-Fest has grown along with a wave of Black-owned Twin Cities eateries serving up vegetarian and vegan fare. The post Nourishing body, soul: St. Paul festival rides growing interest in plant-based eating in Black community appeared first on Sahan Journal.
A recent court ruling would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to publicly carry guns in Minnesota. What happens now?
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office hasn’t said whether it’ll challenge the ruling. Residents between 18 and 20 can’t start applying for a permit to carry until the appeals process concludes. The post A recent court ruling would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to publicly carry guns in Minnesota. What happens now? appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Twin Cities hip-hop artists Carnage, FPA drop a beat at Orchestra Hall
Also this weekend: Pillsbury House holds a community block party and Northeast Sculpture Gallery show explores colonization through a Middle Eastern lens. The post Twin Cities hip-hop artists Carnage, FPA drop a beat at Orchestra Hall appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Does carbon-free mean carbon-neutral? Activists, industry fight over details in new Minnesota energy law
When Minnesota enshrined a goal of 100% carbon free energy by 2040 into law, environmental advocates thought the definition was clear. But now some state agencies are arguing that burning trash and wood to produce energy should count. The post Does carbon-free mean carbon-neutral? Activists, industry fight over details in new Minnesota energy law appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Camp Nenookaasi occupants say Minneapolis didn’t give them notice before surprise evictions
Three homeless encampments in south Minneapolis were evicted. The post Camp Nenookaasi occupants say Minneapolis didn’t give them notice before surprise evictions appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty in attempt to bribe juror with $120,000
Abdimajid Nur was convicted in the first Feeding Our Future case last month. He faces an additional five to six years in the bribery case. The post Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty in attempt to bribe juror with $120,000 appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Kamala Harris campaign stumps in Minnesota’s Hmong community with stop at Hmong Village
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and others campaigned for Harris Tuesday, meeting with voters at Hmong Village and hosting a roundtable with Asian business owners. The post Kamala Harris campaign stumps in Minnesota’s Hmong community with stop at Hmong Village appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Northern Iron neighbors push back after judge rejects pollution limits at St. Paul foundry
Lawmakers and residents on St. Paul’s East Side are disappointed by a judge’s order removing most of the limitations on a local foundry that were meant to curb its pollution. Payne-Phalen residents attended a recent community meeting about the development with Northern Iron, saying they’re upset with the...
Hamline University reaches settlement with instructor who showed images of Prophet Muhammad in class
This story comes to you from the Star Tribune through a partnership with Sahan Journal. Hamline University reached a settlement this week with a former art history instructor whose contract wasn’t renewed after she showed centuries-old artworks in class that depicted the Prophet Muhammad. The details of the settlement...
‘A new level of hope’: Black, Indian voters react to Kamala Harris’ move to top of ticket
Democrats hope that replacing Joe Biden with Harris as the front-runner so close to the election will help mobilize voters of color. But voters say they want more details on her policies. The post ‘A new level of hope’: Black, Indian voters react to Kamala Harris’ move to top of ticket appeared first on Sahan Journal.
There’s still time to complete the FAFSA. Here’s where to get help applying for financial aid in Minnesota.
After a glitchy rollout of a new form, the state of Minnesota and local nonprofits have compiled resources to help you get the financial help you need for college. The post There’s still time to complete the FAFSA. Here’s where to get help applying for financial aid in Minnesota. appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Activists call on Don Samuels to take down ‘anti-woman’ ad featuring Ilhan Omar
Samuels is facing off against Omar in the Fifth Congressional District primary for the second time in two years. The post Activists call on Don Samuels to take down ‘anti-woman’ ad featuring Ilhan Omar appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Leech Lake band celebrates the transfer of 11,000 acres that represent what was illegally taken
This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe celebrated the transfer of more than 11,000 acres to the tribe this week. Federal officials at the celebration acknowledged they represent the nation who took the land away and who have now helped enable the return.
Outdoors with a beat: Rondo Days returns with Rakim, MC Lyte; DJ Queen Duin rocks Cedar, nature fest
Mexican-American DJ Queen Duin will perform at The Cedar and a Latino Nature Fest this weekend, while St. Paul’s Rondo Days festival returns after five years with hip-hop pioneers and a celebration of local talent. The post Outdoors with a beat: Rondo Days returns with Rakim, MC Lyte; DJ Queen Duin rocks Cedar, nature fest appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Vandals hit future site of St. Anthony Islamic youth center multiple times
In late May, vandals broke into a building in St. Anthony that is slated to become a new Islamic-focused youth center and used fire extinguishers to spray the inside of the building and steal computers and other items. They have come back to the Tibyan Center several times since, including...
After missing purchase deadline, Roof Depot advocates say they have plan to raise $5.7M
State legislators failed to deliver additional money for the Roof Depot project causing organizers to miss a purchase deadline with the city of Minneapolis, but the community group remains optimistic that it can buy the site. The post After missing purchase deadline, Roof Depot advocates say they have plan to raise $5.7M appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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