Play4min 25secNew small business program looks to revitalize Selby Avenue corridor in Rondo neighborhoodMay 17, 2024 4:15 PMBy Tom Crann, Josh Cobb, and Ngoc BuiA new effort is underway to support emerging entrepreneurs in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul. It’s part of a larger vision to revitalize the historic economic and cultural center that was fractured by the construction of I-94 decades ago.
Spanish-language tests spiked since passage of Driver’s License for All lawMay 17, 2024 10:29 AMBy Kirsti MarohnThe Driver’s License for All law, which took effect Oct. 1, eliminated the need to show proof of legal presence in the U.S. to get a standard Minnesota driver’s license or ID card.
Play3min 55secPaint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast MinneapolisMay 15, 2024 10:06 AMBy Alex CipolleGustavo Lira’s mural in northeast Minneapolis — symbolizing cultural embrace and funded by a Great Streets grant —— was painted over without his knowledge, sparking community outrage and highlighting the need for better communication and protections for public art.
Play52min 14secIncarcerated with Mental IllnessMay 15, 2024 9:00 AMBy Jessica BariThis program brings together stories of people who have lived with mental illness while incarcerated.
Play52min 28secThe Burden of BeingMay 14, 2024 9:00 AMBy Jessica BariThis special program explores the unique mental health burdens of Black women and girls in the United States.
Play8min 02secBBC journalist in Nigeria shares how she navigates election disinformationMay 14, 2024 4:00 AMBy Catharine RichertBBC journalist Fauziyya Tukur says political disinformation and polarization are rife all over the world, including in Nigeria, where she reports from.
Play7min 22secA Girl Scouts troop offers hope and ‘sisters for life’ for migrant childrenMay 13, 2024 5:52 PMBy Jasmine Garsd Girl Scouts Troop 6,000 in New York City helps migrant girls establish connections and a platform to start a new life in a new country but also equips them with crucial life skills.
As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidenceMay 13, 2024 1:25 PMBy Will Stone Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
Play4min 03secMinnesota House delays vote on equal rights amendment after prolonged debate on other billsMay 13, 2024 12:16 PMBy Dana Ferguson and Clay MastersThe bill would put a question before voters in 2026 about amending Minnesota’s constitution to add additional protections from discrimination.
Hamline University staff dismantle protest vigils ahead of graduation ceremoniesMay 9, 2024 2:45 PMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxCampus staff at Hamline University cleared part of a student protest Thursday, ahead of graduation ceremonies this weekend.