A local tech startup is gaining national attention for putting people first in an industry known for long hours and high pressure. Dual Dash , founded by East Side Saint Paul native Stephen Mo ore, was recently accepted into the Google for Startups Cloud Program , a competitive initiative that supports high-potential early-stage companies with technical resources, infrastructure and more. For Stephen, the recognition is both validating and deeply personal. “I spent my develop

Family and supporters of Mariah Samuels showed up for the second day in a row for the initial appearance of Mariah's ex-boyfriend, David Wright. Mariah's sister, Simone, is seen in this photo wearing a purple 'Justice For Mariah' sweatshirt. Purple is the color for Domestic Violence Awareness. Family members and friends of Mariah Samuels are committed to seeking justice after the man accused of killing her appeared in court Tuesday following a delay the day before. David Wrig

Fancy Lanier-Duncan never set out to write a children’s book. Known in Minneapolis as a musician, creative and community builder, she sees herself less as someone who follows a plan and more as someone who follows creative flow, wherever it leads. “I don’t think that I was ever like, ‘Oh, I just have to be a writer,’ and pursued it,” Fancy said. “I’ve always just been one of those creatives that whatever flows to me, I have to get it out and put it out in whatever capacity th

As a severe blizzard swept across the state this week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified enforcement actions in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, sparking widespread outrage, community mobilization, and calls for federal intervention. The operations which included the wrongful detention of two U.S. citizens have left immigrant communities shaken and local officials facing mounting pressure for transparency.