Community Voices | Somali Americans in St. Cloud share impact of ICE
The Somali American Rights Coalition launches amid immigration enforcement surge, and a St. Cloud truck driver recounts his story of arrest and detainment.
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Prophecy and road map: How 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' can guide Minnesotans today
St. Cloud Pastor James Alberts II of Higher Ground Church of God in Christ reflects on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter as the state faces a surge of federal immigration enforcement.
🚀Community voices | Meet KZYS, Project Optimist’s partner in the Central Minnesota News Collaborative
Ten-plus years ago the St. Cloud Somali Community Radio began broadcasting local news to thousands of Somali speakers in central Minnesota. This month Project Optimist and KZYS are launching the new Central Minnesota News Collaborative, designed to strengthen local news through partnerships.
đź“» Project Optimist and KZYS get Press Forward MN funds for partnership
The collaboration between KZYS and Project Optimist will include community journalism training, co-reported stories, cross-publishing articles in English and Somali, and more.
How do you get a rural doc? Launch a rural med school
The Medical College of Wisconsin launched a central Wisconsin campus 10 years ago. The effort offers lessons for University of Minnesota officials to consider as they prepare to open a new medical school campus in St. Cloud in 2025.
Artist spotlight: Behind-the-scenes of Tech High School's new pottery installation
How Desi Murphy created a large ceramic art installation for St. Cloud's Tech High School.
Care for the caregivers: Reflective consultation can help therapists serving children and families
This practice is helping some frontline workers manage burnout. Here's how it works
How culture helped 2 St. Cloud manufacturers grow despite the tight labor market
So what does a good, intentional culture look like? Experts agree it's responsive to employees and treats them with respect
Community Voices ⎸ I lost a veteran to suicide, so I went on a search for preventions that work
Our series on veteran suicide prevention starts with a deeply personal story.