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Twin Cities

Federally funded nutrition programs in the wake of a pandemic and a scandal

Federally funded nutrition programs in the wake of a pandemic and a scandal

To better understand how the pandemic shifted the landscape of federally funded nutrition programs, we talked to Youthprise Nutrition Director Christa DeBoer. Youthprise has been serving meals to kids since 2014 through USDA funding.
by John Wanamaker and Ngoc Bui

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Man who died and officer identified in northeast Minneapolis shooting involving police

Man who died and officer identified in northeast Minneapolis shooting involving police

The public information report released by the city identifies the man who died as Brian Keith Bertram. Police believe he fatally shot himself after an exchange of gunfire with a police officer.
by Jon Collins

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The Lake Street Taco Tour returns

The Lake Street Taco Tour returns

After a five year break, the self-guided tour of the corridor’s taco establishments returns to help revitalize businesses still struggling to recover from the last two and a half years of economic challenges.
by Vicki Adame

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St. Paul City Council approves changes to rent control ordinance

St. Paul City Council approves changes to rent control ordinance

St. Paul City Council members Wednesday approved a series of changes to the city's rent control ordinance, but opponents to the changes say it will disproportionately affect people of color and those living on a fixed income.
by Sarah Thamer

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Minnesotans with Puerto Rico ties remember Maria, work to help recovery from Fiona

Minnesotans with Puerto Rico ties remember Maria, work to help recovery from Fiona

The Twin Cities Puerto Rican community is working to help the island recover from Hurricane Fiona. They gathered Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of another major storm, Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico.
by Vicki Adame

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Rondo’s ‘lady of line dance’ keeps community moving

Rondo’s ‘lady of line dance’ keeps community moving

For Tina Jackson, teaching soul line dancing is how she gives back to her community. Her childhood mentors helped Jackson get started as a teacher and over the years she has built a community of dancers from everywhere she goes. 
by Simone Cazares

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Minn. artist has deep roots in Chicano art movement

Minn. artist has deep roots in Chicano art movement

Works by Jimmy Longoria hang in the office of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and in Cheech Marin’s private collection. To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, a Longoria design will adorn Minnesota Twins T-shirts that will be given away at Tuesday’s game. 
by Vicki Adame

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