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.

Across the country, Americans are witnessing things that no longer feel normal: voter purges, mass arrests, military deployments, and a growing disregard for due process. The unease is everywhere, from headlines to living rooms. “Americans recognize something is wrong,”  said Stacey Abrams. “It feels wrong. We are watching the news or seeing something on our for-you page, and even if we don’t pay close attention to politics, we know something’s happening, and that’s the rise

At a time when funding for Black-led organizations is shrinking nationwide, one St. Paul nonprofit is defying the trend and transforming its neighborhood in the process. Today, 30,000 Feet celebrates the grand opening of its new Black Arts + Tech Center on the city’s East Side, a 13,000-square-foot hub that fuses art, technology, and culture under one roof. The $8 million project turns a once-vacant lot into a state-of-the-art creative innovation space. For a community long o

Former professional basketball player, PJ Hill spoke with Media Lab host Micah Gatewood about the motivation behind coaching young people on basketball and financial literacy. PJ Hill is a multi-faceted individual—a financial advisor, basketball coach, and former professional basketball player. Known for his time at The Ohio State University, Hill leverages the lessons learned from his basketball career to assist current players in managing their finances effectively. Now tha