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Building off history: UMN symposium showcases queer culture through bandana art

Building off history: UMN symposium showcases queer culture through bandana art

The University of Minnesota is hosting a Queer and Trans Ecologies Symposium beginning March 23 and ending March 25. It will include panels and discussions, as well as showcase the national touring Queer Ecology Hanky Project.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Sam Stroozas

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Testimony begins in sex trafficking trial of GOP fundraiser, Anton Lazzaro

Testimony begins in sex trafficking trial of GOP fundraiser, Anton Lazzaro

An alleged victim of top Minnesota Republican Party donor Tony Lazzaro testified in federal court Wednesday that Lazzaro paid her for sex after connecting with her on social media.
by Matt Sepic

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'Reconnecting with the human': Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam

'Reconnecting with the human': Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam

As Ramadan approaches, observers ready themselves to pray, reflect and spend time with loved ones. The Digital Sisterhood podcast created in Woodbury, Minn., hopes to do just that.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Amy Felegy

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Starbucks workers picket at three locations in Twin Cities

Starbucks workers picket at three locations in Twin Cities

Starbucks coffee shop workers picketed Wednesday at more than 100 stores nationwide, including three in the Twin Cites.
by Tim Nelson

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Fargo-Moorhead drops curbside glass recycling, citing costs

Fargo-Moorhead drops curbside glass recycling, citing costs

Glass can still be brought to recycling drop off sites in both cities but it will be reused locally rather than being shipped to a Twin Cities recycler. The local recycling company said the change will save money and reduce the carbon footprint for processing glass.
by Dan Gunderson

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Promising end to gridlock, DFL leaders agree on budget outline

Promising end to gridlock, DFL leaders agree on budget outline

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders agreed on the broad parameters of how legislative committees would spend tens of billions on health care, education, public safety and more. Now lawmakers will map out the specifics of a two-year budget.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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City of St. Paul, unions reach tentative deal to avert strike

City of St. Paul, unions reach tentative deal to avert strike

The city of St. Paul said Tuesday it has reached a tentative contract deal with three unions representing nearly 300 city workers, averting a potential strike.
by Tim Nelson

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