Some parents, teachers and advocates worry the backlog will turn families away at a time when the district is battling long-term enrollment declines. The post Minneapolis has backlog of 700 students waiting to enroll — even as district debates closing schools appeared first on Sahan Journal .

Plus: spend your weekend with papa mbye’s experimental sounds at Icehouse, Indigenous artists at the Weisman Art Museum and jazz musicians at the Dakota. The post Looking forward, looking back: Mizna’s Arab Film Fest digs into cultural archives appeared first on Sahan Journal .

The nonprofit funneled more than $50M to food aid sites run by Minnesotans later convicted of fraud. The post Partners in Nutrition will pay state $18.5M to settle food aid fraud claims appeared first on Sahan Journal .

The lawsuit comes a week after the city released results of an investigation showing the mayor had engaged in inappropriate behavior, but did not commit sexual harassment. The post St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry files sexual harassment lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her appeared first on Sahan Journ

Tribal leaders across Minnesota say that having a U.S. senator on the committee has been crucial for the state and its 11 tribal nations. The post Minnesota senators have played crucial roles in Indian Affairs Committee; Flanagan hopes to continue legacy appeared first on Sahan Journal .

Christian Castro bailed out of jail Thursday and appeared in court in a suit and tie. The post ICE agent pleads not guilty in federal court for allegedly lying about north Minneapolis shooting appeared first on Sahan Journal .

Other things to do this weekend: Chroma Zone brings new murals to St. Paul, Powderhorn Porchfest brings live music to South Minneapolis, and six dance fellows take the stage at The O'Shaughnessy The post New indie film ‘QUEEN(S)’ brings undocumented immigrant story to Minnesota for its world pre

Prosecutors say that Christian Castro made 394 calls while in a Texas jail to a person in Mexico, and expressed interest in buying a house and residing in Mexico. The post ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting allegedly plotted escape to Mexico, prosecutors say appeared first on Sahan Journal .

Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced Thursday, nearly eight months after the Jan. 27 assault. The post Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison appeared first on Sahan Journal .

The Trump administration has slashed federal funding aimed at helping farmers of color access land. A partnership between a solar garden and a nonprofit supporting immigrant farmers is moving forward in Minnesota. The post Big Lake agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power ap

In previous, more lengthy reports to the Legislature, the nation has stated it does not terminate parental rights in child welfare cases and “does not participate in adoptions.” The post Federal government now runs the Red Lake Nation’s Children and Family Services appeared first on Sahan Jour

The plan, which comes after three years of steep cuts, met immediate pushback from parents and members of the teachers union. The post Minneapolis superintendent rolls out plan that could close up to 16 schools appeared first on Sahan Journal .