Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
This is the first increase after two straight declines.
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Driver charged in fiery, fatal St. Paul crash says she was distracted by fast food bag
She's also accused of driving negligently while under the influence of alcohol.
Over 400 civilians killed in fighting in eastern Congo, despite US-mediated peace deal
The U.S. and U.N. accuse Rwanda of supporting M23, which Rwanda denies.
High-stakes Indiana redistricting vote tests Republican resistance to Trump’s demands
The proposed congressional map would deliver all nine of Indiana's congressional districts to the GOP.
The art of ‘Place-Keepers’: How Latina cultural workers are preserving community space ‘with or without funding’
Jessica Lopez Lyman’s debut book uncovers the artists, spaces and performances keeping Twin Cities Latina/x culture alive. The post The art of ‘Place-Keepers’: How Latina cultural workers are preserving community space ‘with or without funding’ appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions
Several elite colleges have new freshman classes with more low-income students than ever.
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Fans can generate and share videos featuring Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters.
Judge to decide degree of media access in Charlie Kirk killing case
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.
Gophers football: P.J. Fleck rants about one specific aspect of his job
The Gophers football coach still emphasizes establishing strong relationships with players and their families.
MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor
Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
The Department of Homeland Security vowed to oppose the ruling.
Minnesota’s foster youth watchdog calls out poor treatment of a teen in crisis
The Ramsey County case is the latest in a series of investigative findings by the newly established Minnesota Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. The post Minnesota’s foster youth watchdog calls out poor treatment of a teen in crisis appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Why testing for the Green Line Extension is going to take more than a year
It might seem like an overly long process, but the complexity of the project necessitates some special engineering innovation. The post Why testing for the Green Line Extension is going to take more than a year appeared first on MinnPost.
Does Minnesota’s new paid leave program let all employees take 20 weeks off each year?
Minnesota is the 13th state to launch a statewide paid family and medical leave program, although it’s not available to everyone. The post Does Minnesota’s new paid leave program let all employees take 20 weeks off each year? appeared first on MinnPost.
Latino businesses offer free delivery for residents too fearful to leave home amid immigration operation
Some Latino stores and markets are offering free delivery for customers afraid to leave home due to immigration enforcement. The post Latino businesses offer free delivery for residents too fearful to leave home amid immigration operation appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Trump administration tags $700 million for regenerative farming
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend $700 million to support regenerative agriculture as part of the Make America Healthy Again agenda, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday....
News for ALL Minnesotans
Critical news stories in Minnesota aren’t limited to the Twin Cities metro area, and neither is MinnPost’s coverage. Our reporters dig into the issues that matter most statewide, and that […] The post News for ALL Minnesotans appeared first on MinnPost.
Abortion patients most often rely on independent clinics, but more closed in 2025, report shows
When Wisconsin Planned Parenthood clinics temporarily paused abortion services in October because of a new law halting federal Medicaid reimbursements, patients turned to the state’s two independent clinics for care. Demand at Affiliated Medical Services in Milwaukee...
After weeks of debate, Minneapolis City Council approves $2B budget
Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne called it “the hardest budget season that I think I’ve been in." The post After weeks of debate, Minneapolis City Council approves $2B budget appeared first on MinnPost.
DOJ sues Minneapolis Public Schools
Plus: How Minnesota became a hub for Somalis; tips to cut heating costs; and St. Paul City Council wants to investigate officers' use of force. The post DOJ sues Minneapolis Public Schools appeared first on MinnPost.
A Twin Cities blueprint for nontraditional student success
Time is the biggest challenge facing nontraditional students who want to earn a degree. There are ways to make the system work for them. The post A Twin Cities blueprint for nontraditional student success appeared first on MinnPost.
Gophers volleyball freshman class gets taste of success in regional semifinals
After a slew of early season injuries, Coach Keegan Cook put the pieces together in time for the NCAA tournament. The post Gophers volleyball freshman class gets taste of success in regional semifinals appeared first on MinnPost.
Tenant Union Holds Sit-in Over Neglected Maintenance, Demand Property Manager Be Fired
A tenant union in Minneapolis confronted their property manager with a sit-in and demands that she be fired. The post Tenant Union Holds Sit-in Over Neglected Maintenance, Demand Property Manager Be Fired appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Feds sue Minneapolis Public Schools over contract provision protecting teachers of color
The lawsuit claims the district’s teacher contract is racially discriminatory because of policies aimed to protect teachers of color. The post Feds sue Minneapolis Public Schools over contract provision protecting teachers of color appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Gov. Walz urges Noem to review Minnesota ICE arrests after reports of detained U.S. citizens
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday urged U.S. Secretary of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem to review all recent arrests in Minnesota after reports that at least two U.S. citizens were detained this week in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. On Tuesday, a man alleged...