‘No time to waste’: St. Paul Council backs 60-day pause on encampment sweeps
After the Pig’s Eye encampment closure displaced more than 140 people, St. Paul council members have passed a resolution calling for the city to pause further sweeps and find a way to open low-barrier shelters.
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South St. Paul teen balances graduation, new responsibilities after dad’s deportation to Laos
Yaay Aden Yang was looking forward to graduating high school in June when his father was deported to Laos. Now, the 17-year-old is taking on more responsibility at home as he prepares for college this fall.
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ENVIRONMENT
North Minneapolis residents file class-action lawsuit against shingle factory
Months after their complaints spurred EPA inspections that found violations, neighbors allege that they’re harmed by Owens Corning’s odors and pollution.
Crews are restoring native habitat at Owámniyomni, with a waterfall planned next
The Dakota-led project along the Mississippi in downtown Minneapolis aims to return 5.2 acres and the falls itself to a more natural state.
St. Paul neighbors celebrate as Northern Iron ends production — and push for a say in what comes next
Northern Iron and Machine, a foundry on St. Paul’s East Side, is closing after a yearslong battle with pollution regulators. Neighbors want to make sure no new polluter comes in and to share success across the city
Big Lake agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power
The Trump administration has slashed federal funding aimed at helping farmers of color access land. A partnership between a solar garden and a nonprofit supporting immigrant farmers is moving forward in Minnesota.
BUSINESS & WORK
East Side businesses say summer of roadwork has slowed recovery after Metro Surge
MnDOT says it has made additional efforts to reach businesses in the East Seventh and Arcade Street corridor during the two-year project, which is entering its final stretch.
‘This is not over’: As Lake Street cash mobs wrap up, immigrant businesses still face headwinds
The Lake Street Council launched the events this winter to bring new customers to immigrant-owned businesses hard-hit by Operation Metro Surge. They held the final event at Karmel Mall on Wednesday.
Minnesota State Fair food review: Chinese Sausage and Cheese Poppers are a must-try, but skip the Soul Roll
The best new ethnic foods at the Minnesota State Fair included cheese poppers from the Saturday Dumpling Co. and the Crack-n-Cheese Bowl from Jive Turkey BBQ.
At Billy’s Hmong Shop, handsewn garments help keep Hmong funeral tradition alive
Billy Vang owns a Maplewood Mall shop, which specializes in traditional Hmong funeral garments and supplies. Vang is partnering with North Memorial Health to provide the garments for patients who unexpectedly die, or who are in end-of-life care.
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