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Minnesota Muslim leaders condemn Trump post targeting children in hijabs
Minnesota Muslim and Somali community leaders are condemning President Donald Trump after he reshared a social media post criticizing Muslim children wearing hijabs during a kindergarten graduation ceremony at a St. Paul public school.

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jul 8


Free summer meal program returns to St. Paul with food trucks and more than 50 sites
Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) will provide meals at no cost to children 18 and under, and those with a disability who are currently enrolled in a school program, this summer.

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jul 7


Honoring the life of Philando Castile 10 years after his killing
For most of the world July 6 of 2016 was just another day – for most of the world. But for Valerie Castile, it was one she remembers daily, yet one she wishes she could forget. It was the day her son was taken from this earth – shot five times for having both a broken taillight and a “wide-set nose.” But 10 years later, the legacy of Philando Castile lives on. It was a relatively calm Wednesday evening in Falcon Heights when Philando Castile was driving with his girlfriend

Harry Colbert, Jr.
Jul 6


Millions in PROMISE Act grants still unclaimed in Twin Cities
The Neighborhood Development Center, which administers Minnesota’s PROMISE Act grants in Minneapolis and St. Paul, says millions of dollars remain available in the program because eligible small businesses are not applying at expected rates. NDC officials attribute the slowdown to heightened scrutiny of state grant programs, concerns about fraud, and growing distrust among entrepreneurs about sharing personal information with government-affiliated programs.

Rebecca Gilbuena
Jul 1


Birthright citizenship upheld
Individuals born in the United States are United States citizens. In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order.

Harry Colbert, Jr.
Jun 30
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