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Let’s start off with a couple of “givens.”  It’s a given that Prince is the greatest artist to ever live. Again, this is a given. We don’t have time to argue the givens. I mean, why else would the likes of Spike Lee be in Minnesota for the premiere of a stage adaptation to Prince's iconic cinematic production, 1984’s “Purple Rain” and the accompanying album of the same name? The movie is required watching (maybe 30 times in my case) and the album required listening.  Again, t

Saint Paul Public Schools Board Director Carlo Franco announced today that he will run for the Minnesota State Senate in District 65, following news that longtime Senator Sandy Pappas (D) will not seek re-election in 2026. Born and raised on Saint Paul’s West Side, Franco emphasized that his campaign will center working families, public education and community-rooted policy. “As a life-long public servant deeply rooted in the communities of District 65, I am committed and det

Voters in the Twin Cities had their voices heard and in St. Paul, the call was for a new mayor.  Kaohly Her was elected St. Paul's next mayor, the first woman and first Hmong America to be elected mayor. Credit: Kaohly Her Voters in the Twin Cities had their voices heard and in St. Paul, the call was for a new mayor.  Mayor Melvin Carter was unseated by Kaohly Her – a former Carter staffer – in a five-way race for the Capital city’s top job. Her’s victory comes as somewhat of

After years behind the lens, photographer Bianca Rhodes shares her works with the public.