Can you fix it? Yes, you can. Minnesota’s Right to Repair bill is now in effect.sahanjournal.com Minnesota’s new Right to Repair law went into effect July 1, requiring manufacturers to provide replacement parts and instructions to reduce waste.
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Can St. Paul school keep music focus as COVID funds dry up?sahanjournal.com St. Paul Public Schools’ budget cuts to elementary music programs caused pushback from parents and staff at St. Paul Music Academy.
Hmong Freedom Festival 2024: What to expect this weekendsahanjournal.com The Hmong International Freedom Festival is expected to draw thousands to St. Paul’s Como Park this weekend.
Feeding Our Future: Five charged in bribery attempt of trial jurysahanjournal.com U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger announced charges related to the attempt to bribe a juror in the Feeding Our Future trial.
Guide: BIPOC-owned farmers markets in Minneapolis, St. Paulsahanjournal.com The Four Sisters’ Farmers Market, Midtown Farmers Market and People’s Market are Black, Indigenous, and people of color owned and operated markets in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Minnesota activists say state prioritizes industry over public health, environmentsahanjournal.com People Not Polluters, a coalition of Minnesota environmental groups, issued a declaration alleging that Governor Tim Walz’s administration favors industry over the public.
Sahan Journal receives three top Minnesota SPJ awardssahanjournal.com Sahan Journal scooped up three top awards this year from the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists.
Ex-NBA star breaks ground on N. Mpls. modular building plantsahanjournal.com Former NBA star Devean George is backing a modular building facility to provide jobs and speed up housing in north Minneapolis.
Local movement pushing for temporary protected status for Ecuadorians gains momentumsahanjournal.com Three Minnesota cities have passed resolutions calling on the U.S. government to approve temporary protected status for Ecuadorians.
Maria Isa, BdotCroc among headliners at St. Paul Pride Festivalsahanjournal.com BdotCroc, Maria Isa perform at St. Paul Pride; Katha Dance premieres a river odyssey; and Amez Dance explores Black families at Southern Theater
Here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth across the Twin Citiessahanjournal.com Juneteenth events in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities include a block party, a carnival, free food and live music.
Minneapolis officer Jamal Mitchell’s service scheduled for Tuesdaysahanjournal.com The service for Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell will be held Tuesday at Maple Grove Senior High School.
Heat pumps are ‘cheapest, healthiest’ way to meet Minnesota’s climate goals, local coalition sayssahanjournal.com A new report says installing more heat pumps will help Minnesota reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Five defendants convicted in Feeding Our Future fraud trial, two others acquittedsahanjournal.com A jury has reached verdicts in the Feeding Our Future trial. Seven defendants are charged with stealing money meant to feed underserved children.
Cameroonian immigrants to Minnesota more than doublesahanjournal.com After years of slow but steady immigration, Minnesota has become an unexpected hub for the Cameroonian community.
EPA forces Smith Foundry in Mpls. to cease foundry operationssahanjournal.com Smith Foundry in south Minneapolis will pay an $80,000 fine and cease foundry operations following a settlement with the EPA.
Family members mourn fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchellsahanjournal.com Jamal Mitchell's mother said her son had a “heart for people” and always tried to lend a helping hand to those around him.
Prosecution, defense make a last stand in Feeding Our Future trial before jurors begin deliberationssahanjournal.com Prosecutors and defense attorneys gave closing arguments Friday in the Feeding Our Future fraud trial.
St. Paul Public Schools go big on geothermal energy, using the earth to heat and cool buildingssahanjournal.com St. Paul Public Schools is an early adopter of geothermal energy in Minnesota, using the earth to heat and cool its buildings.
Meet the boss: Me. Black, African entrepreneurs making it in Minnesotawww.eventbrite.com On May 30, join Sahan Journal for a live community conversation with Black entrepreneurs who’ve made it in Minnesota.
Housing advocates see modest wins at Legislature this yearsahanjournal.com New rights for crime victims; easier options to verify renter income; and more funding for emergency rental assistance are among wins at Legislature this year.
Feeding Our Future fraud trial nears end; only one defendant will call witnesses in his defensesahanjournal.com The prosecution rested in the Feeding Our Future fraud trial, and one defense team will start calling witnesses Wednesday.
Meet the boss: Me. Black, African entrepreneurs making it in Minnesotawww.eventbrite.com On May 30, join Sahan Journal for a live community conversation with Black entrepreneurs who’ve made it in Minnesota.
Millions of dollars are available in federal and state energy rebates. How can you take part?sahanjournal.com Many groups are helping lower-income and immigrant Minnesotans save money and cut carbon emissions through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Meet the boss: Me. Black, African entrepreneurs making it in Minnesotawww.eventbrite.com On May 30, join Sahan Journal for a live community conversation with Black entrepreneurs who’ve made it in Minnesota.
New Minn. law limits hiring of undertrained special ed teacherssahanjournal.com Minnesota schools will only be able to hire Tier 1 special education teachers for three years following a change in state law.
Hmong Arts Festival celebrates the qeej with master players, acrobatic performancessahanjournal.com Qeej players take center stage at RiverCentre; soul acts perform at U.S. Bank Stadium; and the Red Eye features “Works-in-Progress” this weekend
Hit-and-run at Minneapolis mosque investigated as possible bias crimesahanjournal.com Minneapolis police are investigating a hit-and-run at a south Minneapolis mosque Wednesday as a possible bias crime.
Walz expected to sign foster care bill that could set precedentsahanjournal.com Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign a bill that would increase protections for most families facing separation through the foster care system.