May 28, 2023

White House and GOP reach a deal in principle to stop the nation from defaulting

The Capitol is seen in Washington on May 22. J. Scott Applewhite | AP President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement in […]
May 27, 2023

Fixit culture is on the rise, but repair legislation faces resistance

Adam Savage, host of Tested, and right to repair advocate, shows off the lathe he's fixing at his San Francisco workshop. Chloe Veltman | NPR […]
May 27, 2023

3 years later, some north Minneapolis businesses are still recovering from unrest

Three years ago, the Twins Cities area broke out in unrest after Minneapolis police murdered George Floyd on May 25. Though much of the focus […]
May 26, 2023

With pandemic program at an end, many Minnesotans will have to find work to keep food stamp benefits

WASHINGTON — Ashanti Davis, who lives in St. Paul, is among thousands of Minnesotans who will soon face what for him is a tough choice […]
May 26, 2023

3 ways to protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debt

Preschool teacher Jaqueline Benitez depends on California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help pay for food. If the debt ceiling isn't raised, SNAP and […]
May 26, 2023

Report: 20 of the world's richest economies, including the U.S., fuel forced labor

A worker carries a Chinese national flag to put it with those of other participating countries at the opening session of the G-20 foreign ministers […]
May 26, 2023

Minnesota's new rebate powers up 'Year of the e-bike'

Bike retailers around Minnesota say e-bike sales have surged in recent years. And they expect further growth now that Minnesota has joined the increasing number […]
May 25, 2023

Five Dishes to Try at Chef Ann Ahmed’s New Restaurant, Gai Noi

Four kinds of jeow — a spicy, salsa-like Lao dipping sauce — are offered at Gai Noi. | Justine Jones From Luang Prabang-style papaya salad […]
May 25, 2023

Three years after George Floyd civil unrest, state offers $120 million for rebuilding businesses. Is it enough?

Kristel Porter has been waiting for someone to help rebuild north Minneapolis since long before George Floyd’s murder. Three years later, she is still waiting. […]
May 24, 2023

How to Pitch Stories to Eater Twin Cities

Here’s how Minnesota-based freelance journalists and food writers can pitch to Eater Twin Cities Eater Twin Cities is a local news site based in Minneapolis […]