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 determined to fight...

Minnesota hip-hop artist Nur-D, one of the Twin Cities’ most recognizable independent artists, is asking his community to help save the recording studio he co-founded with longtime collaborator DJ Hayes. The space, Fair Play Entertainment (FPE), has become a haven for local musicians and first-time creators, but now faces possible closure unless $8,000 can be raised by January 2026. Nur-D, who won City Pages’  “Pick to Click” in 2019 and has since built a national following with his...