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Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

On a September evening at the Turf Club in St. Paul, the new arts collective “Fire in the Village” kicked off a fall tour blending music, upcycled fashion and printmaking to foster community connections and address rural isolation.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minneapolis City Council votes to track homeless encampment evictions

Minneapolis City Council votes to track homeless encampment evictions

The new ordinance requires city staff to submit quarterly reports covering each eviction, including the number of people impacted, the number of shelter beds available at the time and the number of staff who help clear the camp.
by MPR News Staff

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Q&A with William Nour, playwright of 'Rosette' 

Q&A with William Nour, playwright of 'Rosette' 

"Rosette” tells the story of a young Palestinian woman navigating life in Haifa post-Nakba, drawing from playwright William Nour's personal and family experiences, as he explores themes of identity, culture and the impact of occupation.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center celebrates 40 years

Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center celebrates 40 years

The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center celebrated its 40th anniversary this week in Minneapolis. The center was established in 1984 out of a need for addiction treatment centers that focused on care for Native women in Minnesota. 
by Chandra Colvin

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What to know about getting the flu shot 

What to know about getting the flu shot 

Health experts suggest getting a flu shot to stay protected throughout flu season.
by Erica Zurek

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Questions around financial oversight shadow Byron Schools ahead of multimillion-dollar referendum

Questions around financial oversight shadow Byron Schools ahead of multimillion-dollar referendum

In November, voters in the Byron School District will decide whether to approve a $1.9 million dollar a year referendum for the next decade. The request comes after a turbulent few months at the district.
by Cari Spencer

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Vaccine hesitancy concerns physicians amid Minnesota measles outbreak

Vaccine hesitancy concerns physicians amid Minnesota measles outbreak

Across the board, people are challenging the need for all vaccines — not just MMR, or measles, mumps and rubella shots. General vaccination rates are even lower in the Somali community.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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With Tim Walz on the Democratic ticket, Minnesota Republicans also hop on national wave

With Tim Walz on the Democratic ticket, Minnesota Republicans also hop on national wave

Some Republicans are answering the call to point out flaws while others contemplate a move up the political ladder. Democrats have put the focus on more positive attributes and policy strides he’s helped steer through.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis City Council approves expansion of ShotSpotter

Minneapolis City Council approves expansion of ShotSpotter

The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday extended a contract for ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, amid debate over whether or not it makes the city safer. It’s a smaller expansion than law enforcement requested; the council says this will give the city time to collect more data on the technology’s impacts.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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