St. Paul’s Suni Lee made a lot of people proud Thursday. The 18-year-old daughter of Hmong immigrants is now a champion and a role model for the ages. Tiffany Bui reports.
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Enbridge Energy’s Water Usage Draws Criticism Amidst Drought
In response to the drought, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources suspended some of Enbridge’s permits to draw surface water. At the same time, the DNR has also increased the total amount of groundwater Enbridge can remove at its construction site
Collective honors victims of criminal justice system… with flowers
The Flower Power Collective works to create healing spaces that serve as an alternative to protests. From sunrise to sundown, artists and community members carefully place flower after flower on the grass, working to create a vibrant art piece. Whether th
Minneapolis Voters Will Decide Future of City’s Public Safety This Fall
The coalition Yes4Minneapolis gathered more than 20,000 signatures to get its proposal onto voter’s ballots. If a majority of voters approve, the city’s charter would no longer require Minneapolis to have a police department. Instead, MPD would be replace
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Comment Draws Backlash
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is facing criticism for a comment he made to a colleague on a livestream that appeared to reference sundown towns. Fletcher says the comment was not racially motivated, despite the fact that sundown town practices were i
Corporate Landlords Buy Up Twin Cities Homes, Outcompeting Potential Black Homeowners
The Twin Cities have the largest gap in homeownership between Black and white residents – 51% – and the gap is widening. The reason? Gentrification and the rise of single family rentals owned by investor companies.
Minneapolis Police Car Chase Leads to Death of Uninvolved Motorist
A police officer crashed into Leneal Frazier’s vehicle while chasing a suspect at high speed. Frazier later died from his injuries. Darnella Frazier, the teenager who filmed the murder of George Floyd, identified him as her uncle. Tiffany Bui reports.
New Childcare Reforms Aim to Keep Children with Families
The law now requires courts to appoint an attorney for all parents, even those who can’t afford it. It also allows those convicted of low-level crimes to be eligible for a foster care license. Childcare advocates say people of color too often are disquali
Housing Insecurity Returns with End of Eviction Moratorium
Legislators are debating how to phase out the statewide eviction ban that has been in place since March 2020. Critics say the plan does not provide enough renter protections, and disproportionately affects communities of color. Tiffany Bui reports
Biden Takes on Gun Violence
The Biden administration launched a new plan to tackle gun violence on Wednesday. The White House is looking to crack down on illegal firearm distribution, expand employment opportunities and help formerly incarcerated people adjust to life after prison.