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Remember Guantanamo?
The prison at the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay has held 779 detainees since President George W. Bush opened it in January 2002. The men were held at the prison encampment as terror suspects … more
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Court of Appeals sides with city over library EAW
Efforts to replace the Hamline-Midway Branch Library got a boost in June from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. On June 17, judges filed a 16-page ruling that affirmed a city decision to not conduct … more
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An eager crew of Elpis youth workers demonstrate woodworking. Left to right: Mariyan A. (R) Phoebe B., Jesus M. and Caleb M. Elpis The nonprofit Elpis Enterprises (2161 University Ave.) offers paid internships to homeless youth in screen printing, woodworking and bag manufacturing.
How can the community help youth succeed?
What are the biggest barriers to young people succeeding in the Twin Cities? Are there enough resources to assist youth facing overwhelming challenges? Are those resources readily accessible? And … more
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Will city limit drive-thrus? Maybe.
St. Paul could become the latest city to limit new drive-thru sales and services if a proposal is adopted this summer. The St. Paul Planning Commission held a public hearing on the issue June 7, … more
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Intersection of ideas on Interstate 94
As MnDOT evaluates its upcoming Interstate 94 project, community members are talking about how they live, work and play along the corridor, and what they envision for the next 50 years. It’s … more
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After being mentored by the beer makers at La Dona Cerveceria in Minneapolis, Brittney Mikell is ready to open her own brewery in her Rondo neighborhood. She is also part of the Brewing Change Collaborative.
Homegrown brewery coming to Rondo
Rondo resident Brittney Mikell aims to open the first Black woman-founded brewery in the state of Minnesota. And she wants to do it in her own neighborhood. So, she’s working with the … more
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Valerie Geary instucts students who are part of the certified nursing assistant (CNA) program at the International Intitute of Minnesota. (Photo submitted)
New jobs for new Americans
There is an increasing need for health care workers in the United States, especially since many left the medical profession after the challenges of COVID-19. The International Institute of … more
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‘‘Thresholds’ is supposed to explain to multiple audiences how the autistic brain comprehends and takes in sight, sound, smell and touch as opposed to the non-autistic brain,” said Michael Wolfe.
Show combines neurodiversity, art and science
Anxiety, restlessness, being a superpower and feeling free and unchained are some of the emotions Saint Paul actor Michael Wolfe experiences while waiting for a bus. Wolfe, who identifies as a … more
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Youth Council members include (left to right): Moises Soto Puente, Stone Williams, Javier Soto, Claire Nybeck, Firdows Mohammed and Erica Lee.
Podcasts shine light on Rondo
Rondo – St. Paul’s vibrant Black community – was torn in two from 1956-1968. Wrecking balls demolished roughly 700 homes and 300 businesses. With the center of the community … more
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Nathan Datta practices at St. Catherine’s Butler Center. Datta is a part of the swim team at his high school, Cretin Derham Hall, and participates in national competitions through the Courage Center. (Photo by Terry Faust)
‘I JUST DO IT’
Swimming is a big part of Nate Leber’s life. The Cretin Derham Hall senior started swimming at seven, and today is a member of the school’s swim team and has been all through high school. … more
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Mobility clinic participants demonstrate agility and strength during the "So Every BODY Can Move MN" event.
Those with limb loss push back against ‘not medically necessary’ during day at capitol
There are over 35,000 Minnesotans living with limb loss, and thousands more living with limb difference and mobility impairments. Many are unable to access prescribed orthotic and prosthetic care due … more
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The rulings of forced contact from those involved in family court go against standard psychological advice, according to clinical forensic psychologist Dr. Catherine Barrett of Los Angeles, Calif., who has spoken nationally about reunification therapy and camps. She points to a confirmation bias in family court that believes women coach children to make up allegations of abuse, and then acts on that belief that children are lying about abuse. “We need to listen to kids,” said Dr. Barrett. “Kids don’t make this stuff up.” According to a study by Dr. Joan Meiers and George Washington University Law School that was funded by the National Institute of Justice, in family court allegations of abuse are not believed 75 percent of the time. “The confirmation bias is that victims are lying,” said Dr. Barrett. “This is the generation of voice and technology,” she observed. “These kids aren’t being coached.”
An ‘oppressive’ experience:’ 57 hearings, 80 court orders and 12 parenting time schedules
What do you do when 11 judges and referees, 20 therapists, 12 mediators, two parenting consultants (with 37 directives), one custody evaluator, and one guardian ad litem haven’t been able to … more
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Midway resident DJ Traudt said,“We have talked about stopping, but then we never do. We just enjoy it too much. These guys are like my brothers.”
After 50 years, they’re like brothers
“The longevity of a band is really contingent on loving the people that you’re making music with and being able to get along in the long run. It’s just like being married, except … more
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Satara Strong-Allen of Love First Community Engagement collaborated with Black Table Arts Cooperative for the first Glow and Grow conference in May 2022. (Photo submitted)
Creating a safe space
In 2022, in the wake of an ongoing pandemic and the uprising following the murder of George Floyd, activist Satara Strong-Allen took a significant step forward.  As the executive director … more
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The past winter’s cold snap and thaw damaged nine areas of rail, including eight areas along the Green Line. They will be fixed April 19-21.
Why aren’t people riding the train?
Addressing short-term and long-term challenges to the area’s transit system is the way to bring riders back to Green Line light rail and area buses. Doing so will be a collaborative effort … more
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Former Twins player Joe Mauer played for Midway Baseball teams as a child.
Kids baseball coming back
Play ball! A group of dedicated Como area volunteers want young baseball and softball players to get onto the diamonds this season. The nonprofit Como Ball Youth Baseball and Softball … more
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Russ Battisto (right) and his daughter, Gina Battisto, had a steady stream of customers on Dec. 21. Even their dog, Bubba, joined them on the sales floor. Russ said sales were good for the holiday season.
Got a broken vacuum? Take it to A-1 Vacuum
In 1952, Salvador “Sam” Battisto started a vacuum shop in his basement. Today, his son Russ and granddaughter Gina are continuing to operate A-1 Vacuum Cleaner Company (2575 Fairview … more
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Matt and Ashley Lloyd have purchased the family hardware store from Ashley’s dad, Kendall Crosby. They plan to continue offering free popcorn and friendly service. Plus, the beloved pets will be around, including Cleo the German shepherd, Lila the Rottweiler, Stanley the big black cat, and Makita the tortoiseshell cat.
From father to daughter
Kendall Crosby remembers being at a conference in Atlanta, Ga. and sharing the mission statement for his St. Paul hardware store: “To go above and beyond customer expectations.” The … more
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Curl Power stylist Paige Graling trims and styles a young client’s curly hair. Graling was bullied in school growing up because of her natural hair. Now, teaching others about how to care for their natural hair is one of Graling’s passions.
Learning to love their curls
Rosie Jablonsky brushed out the curly hair of a young girl, as stylists in the Mall of America salon gathered around. “She looks like a lion,” one stylist said. “She hates her … more
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Ronnie Hartman gets a coffee and a donut at Milkweed cafe as part of the Too Good To Go program that pairs customers with surplus unsold food at restaurants for lower prices.
Get cheaper food to go
Had a tough day at work and don’t feel like cooking, but don’t want to pay the price for the family to eat out? Too Good to Go (TGTG) may solve your problem, and enlist your help in … more
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