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Radio program reaches out to Latinos living ‘between worlds’

Radio program reaches out to Latinos living ‘between worlds’

As the state’s Latino community continues to grow it’s becoming more important to provide relevant news and information on a wider scale. To do that, a grassroots organization has begun an app-based radio station to keep Latinos in Minnesota up to date.
by Vicki Adame

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Bloomington police seize 24 pounds of fentanyl pills

Bloomington police seize 24 pounds of fentanyl pills

Bloomington police say they seized 24 pounds of the painkiller fentanyl from a man at a hotel in the city, in what they say is one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border hit a record high, in part due to drownings

Migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border hit a record high, in part due to drownings

This has been the deadliest year ever for migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Hundreds have drowned in the Rio Grande or perished from extreme heat in failed smuggling attempts.
by Joel Rose and Marisa Peñaloza

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Florida's population has skyrocketed. That could make Hurricane Ian more destructive

Florida's population has skyrocketed. That could make Hurricane Ian more destructive

More people — and more buildings to house them, often in coastal areas — mean that a major hurricane could become more costly and destructive. That's raising concerns as Hurricane Ian approaches.
by Becky Sullivan

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Is the American dream worth the risk? These migrants hope so

Is the American dream worth the risk? These migrants hope so

The American dream remains a compelling tale among migrants south of the border. The objective has shifted, though. For many, simply trying to stay alive is what's driving them.
by Lilly Quiroz

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Minnesota vigils mourn Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked protests in Iran

Minnesota vigils mourn Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked protests in Iran

Demonstrators plan to gather in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the death of a 22-year-old woman in Iran in police custody earlier this month. That's after a vigil for Mahsa Amini was held at the University of Minnesota on Thursday.
by Michelle Wiley

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Adair Mosley’s vision for racial equity in Minnesota

Adair Mosley’s vision for racial equity in Minnesota

Adair Mosley opened a grocery store and launched a scholarship program while he led the Minneapolis nonprofit Pillsbury United Communities. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Adair about his bold ideas for building racial equity as he steps into a new role as the next CEO of the African American Leadership Forum. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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