August 22, 2023

Zimbabwe heads to elections as it sees some of the world's highest inflation

Darius Bongwe, 28, dances at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's final rally at Tongogara Business Center on Saturday ahead of Zimbabwe's general elections on Wednesday. Bongwe believes […]
August 21, 2023

Prime, grass fed — bird friendly? Audubon Society label coming to a meat aisle near you

The Audubon Society's bird friendly seal Audubon Society Labels that read “prime” or “grass fed” are likely to catch your eye in the meat aisle. […]
August 19, 2023

Corporate DEI initiatives are facing cutbacks and legal attacks

Corporate DEI programs have faced setbacks amid uncertain economic times and now political pressure from the right. Adrienne Bresnahan Just three years after the murder […]
August 18, 2023

Minneapolis weighs increasing funding for community violence prevention

This week Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposed a $1.8 billion budget which includes an increase in funding for community-driven violence prevention efforts. Supporters of the […]
August 18, 2023

‘Oh, there’s no more Sriracha!’ Asian grocers and consumers confront a shortage of their beloved hot sauce

This story comes to you from Sahan Journal through a partnership with MPR News. Sriracha, fish sauce, soy sauce, and rice.  Those are the staples of an Asian […]
August 17, 2023

An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time

The yellow-legged hornet is a prolific predator of honey bees and other pollinators. Now it's been spotted alive in the wild in the U.S. for […]
August 17, 2023

Austin-based Hormel Foods to send Spam, other relief to Maui

Austin, Minn.-based Hormel Foods Corporation is sending  Spam as well as other aid to  Maui, struggling to recover from devastating wildfires. The company announced Thursday […]
August 17, 2023

Mortgage rates just hit their highest since 2002

Mortgage rates have been surging, making home ownership a lot less affordable for many people. The higher rates have also made people reluctant to sell […]
August 17, 2023

New partnership offers work-safe hijabs for Amazon employees in Brooklyn Park

This Wednesday, Amazon’s Brooklyn Park facility launched the company’s first “site-logoed hijab” in partnership with a young Minneapolis designer, aiming to be responsive to the […]
August 17, 2023

A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain

A year ago, Sonia Aggarwal watched from home as the votes came in on the U.S. Senate floor. Aggarwal was working as a White House […]