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Explainer: How the Federal Government Is Restricting Access to Legal Immigration

With a 75 percent increase in fees, pathways to legal U.S. citizenship are being eroded — even as the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling about birthright offered a glimmer of hope. A quick overview and some suggested action steps ...

Abogados Café: Where Lattes Meet Law

“I was surprised how a little place can do so much,” Ponce says with tears in her eyes. “When you hurt together, you heal together.”

Single Mothers Lost Income Hiding From ICE — and Can’t Afford to Renew Immigration Papers (The 19th)

Single mothers are already more likely to be low-income, facing higher rates of food and housing insecurity. Even three months of work disruption could put them in a precarious position, at risk of losing their housing and not having enough to feed their children.

Maine ICE agent linked to fatal shooting has history of domestic violence accusations (The 19th)

This story was originally reported by Mel Leonor Barclay…

East Phillips Neighbors, Karen Clark, and Ongoing Roof Depot Site Development

The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute was very happy Karen Clark was able to witness and celebrate a historic win for the community when Minnesota legislators granted funding to purchase half the Roof Depot in May 2026.

Part 3: Co-Created Events to Address Community Bullies and Inspire Collective Healing

This Talk & Do group is in the process of creating ideas for a series of quarterly community gatherings — with funding that eventually travel around the state in different permutations based on local needs and participants — to feature cultural activities, resource fairs, shared meals, and intergenerational forums about topics that could include "addressing bullies," "building resilience" and "co-creating joy."

New Wadaag Commons Affordable Housing Community Opens With Public Art

A $500,000 investment was made in permanent public art that is integrated directly into the new Wadaag Housing development as a defining element of the space. The work features Somali, East African, Muslim-identifying, and women artists whose cultures shape the neighborhood.

Commentary: Women, Politics, and the Potluck People’s Party

Although we often hear people say that “women can’t win” in conservative rural areas, strong women have always led the way here. They rally neighbors when someone needs assistance. They activate the phone tree when there’s a threat to safety. They have eyes on everybody’s children. They strategize to fill the gaps left by a government that overlooks rural community concerns.

Book & Art: Imagery and Reflections From Germany’s Transformation Under Hitler

This is the first of several “Books & Arts” compilations we can offer, thanks to underwriting from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through the exhibition about German art during the time of Hitler's rise and fall — accompanied by parts of a related book, "In the Garden of Beasts."

Bulletin Board: AI and Data Center news from Minnesota, nationally, and globally

Minnesota Round-up Carleton County moratorium discussion…

Commentary: Making Declarations for Our Independence

If government is destructive, the Declaration declares: “It is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness.”

Minnesota’s Workforce Rights Over Time

A partial timeline of labor rights involving immigrants, women, strikes, and legislation