The East Side of St. Paul has endured months of overlapping challenges. First came Operation Metro Surge, which left many residents afraid to leave their homes and businesses struggling as customers disappeared. Now, ongoing construction along East 7th Street is creating a new economic strain for the neighborhood's businesses. Photo: Becca Gilbuena There are about 30,000 residents on the East Side of St. Paul. Additionally, there are some 350 businesses in the area. They’re

The fatal shootings by ICE of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine have reignited calls for justice across the country, including in Minnesota, where communities are still seeking accountability for the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge.

Minneapolis residents overwhelmingly opposed a proposed police drone pilot program during a July 8 public hearing, raising concerns about surveillance, privacy and the Minneapolis Police Department's history of misconduct. More than 40 speakers showed up in opposition to the proposal. The Minneapolis City Council's Public Health, Safety and Equity Committee advanced the measure without recommendation to the full council for a July 16 vote.

Natalia Young, 14, recently won a USA Boxing Junior Olympics gold medal after entering the national tournament with just two sanctioned fights. Coached by her father, Thomas Young Jr., and mentors who have watched her grow up inside SIR Boxing Club, Natalia's rise is inspiring younger fighters and fueling dreams beyond a national title.

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.