Compassion to go around Nearly every day I read articles in the Pioneer Press describing ICE activities as “massive, chaotic or aggressive,” and perhaps they are, sometimes even inappropriately so, but why are there no articles reminding readers that such … Continued
Friends of the St. Paul Public Library on Wednesday announced finalists for the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. The finalists (* denotes titles from Minnesota presses): Children’s Literature, sponsored by Beret Publishing: “All the … Continued
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her met with the White House border czar Wednesday and said she looks “forward to seeing concrete next steps as” he “meets with local officials to de-escalate the situation in St. Paul.” President Donald Trump announced … Continued
By SAM METZ and JULIA FRANKEL, Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — For Palestinians in Gaza, the Rafah border crossing to Egypt is their gateway to the world. But since Israel seized it in May 2024, it has been largely shut. … Continued
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter imagery and a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its digital services with more artificial intelligence … Continued