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Supreme Court homelessness ruling: What it means for Minnesota
Local shelter providers working to combat homelessness in Minnesota worry that a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision will create more barriers for people struggling with homelessness and disproportionately affect communities of color. The Supreme Court ruled last month that it’s not unconstitutional to enforce laws that penalize people for sleeping...
After scooping up two Aldi sites, Latino entrepreneur has big dreams for local grocery chain
Daniel Hernandez started with one neighborhood grocery on Nicollet Avenue, but will open two Colonial Markets in former Aldi sites this year and hopes to have seven locations in five years. The post After scooping up two Aldi sites, Latino entrepreneur has big dreams for local grocery chain appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Chef Yia Vang opens Vinai restaurant as love letter to parents, Hmong culture
The much-awaited restaurant in northeast Minneapolis will offer staples from Hmong cuisine, including grilled and braised meats, vegetables and hot sauce. The post Chef Yia Vang opens Vinai restaurant as love letter to parents, Hmong culture appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Locally owned Colonial Market will fill hole left by Aldi’s departure in north Minneapolis
Local entrepreneur Daniel Hernandez will bring the second location of his Colonial Market to the North Side. The local chain combines groceries with prepared food, including tamales and fresh salsas. The post Locally owned Colonial Market will fill hole left by Aldi’s departure in north Minneapolis appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Residents celebrate as Smith Foundry announces its closure in Minneapolis’ East Phillips neighborhood
Smith Foundry, a century-old metal factory, will close less than a year after the EPA found that it violated the federal Clean Air Act for several years. Neighbors had raised concerns about the foundry for decades. The post Residents celebrate as Smith Foundry announces its closure in Minneapolis’ East Phillips neighborhood appeared first on Sahan Journal.
International adoption leads to family health mysteries for Minnesotans
Genetic testing could help adoptees fill in missing medical histories. But Minnesota researchers say the decision can be complicated. The post International adoption leads to family health mysteries for Minnesotans appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Nourishing body, soul: St. Paul festival rides growing interest in plant-based eating in Black community
Started in the depths of the pandemic, V-Fest has grown along with a wave of Black-owned Twin Cities eateries serving up vegetarian and vegan fare. The post Nourishing body, soul: St. Paul festival rides growing interest in plant-based eating in Black community appeared first on Sahan Journal.
A recent court ruling would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to publicly carry guns in Minnesota. What happens now?
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office hasn’t said whether it’ll challenge the ruling. Residents between 18 and 20 can’t start applying for a permit to carry until the appeals process concludes. The post A recent court ruling would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to publicly carry guns in Minnesota. What happens now? appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Twin Cities hip-hop artists Carnage, FPA drop a beat at Orchestra Hall
Also this weekend: Pillsbury House holds a community block party and Northeast Sculpture Gallery show explores colonization through a Middle Eastern lens. The post Twin Cities hip-hop artists Carnage, FPA drop a beat at Orchestra Hall appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Does carbon-free mean carbon-neutral? Activists, industry fight over details in new Minnesota energy law
When Minnesota enshrined a goal of 100% carbon free energy by 2040 into law, environmental advocates thought the definition was clear. But now some state agencies are arguing that burning trash and wood to produce energy should count. The post Does carbon-free mean carbon-neutral? Activists, industry fight over details in new Minnesota energy law appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Camp Nenookaasi occupants say Minneapolis didn’t give them notice before surprise evictions
Three homeless encampments in south Minneapolis were evicted. The post Camp Nenookaasi occupants say Minneapolis didn’t give them notice before surprise evictions appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty in attempt to bribe juror with $120,000
Abdimajid Nur was convicted in the first Feeding Our Future case last month. He faces an additional five to six years in the bribery case. The post Feeding Our Future defendant pleads guilty in attempt to bribe juror with $120,000 appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Kamala Harris campaign stumps in Minnesota’s Hmong community with stop at Hmong Village
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and others campaigned for Harris Tuesday, meeting with voters at Hmong Village and hosting a roundtable with Asian business owners. The post Kamala Harris campaign stumps in Minnesota’s Hmong community with stop at Hmong Village appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Northern Iron neighbors push back after judge rejects pollution limits at St. Paul foundry
Lawmakers and residents on St. Paul’s East Side are disappointed by a judge’s order removing most of the limitations on a local foundry that were meant to curb its pollution. Payne-Phalen residents attended a recent community meeting about the development with Northern Iron, saying they’re upset with the...
Hamline University reaches settlement with instructor who showed images of Prophet Muhammad in class
This story comes to you from the Star Tribune through a partnership with Sahan Journal. Hamline University reached a settlement this week with a former art history instructor whose contract wasn’t renewed after she showed centuries-old artworks in class that depicted the Prophet Muhammad. The details of the settlement...
‘A new level of hope’: Black, Indian voters react to Kamala Harris’ move to top of ticket
Democrats hope that replacing Joe Biden with Harris as the front-runner so close to the election will help mobilize voters of color. But voters say they want more details on her policies. The post ‘A new level of hope’: Black, Indian voters react to Kamala Harris’ move to top of ticket appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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