The Minnesota Republic

Exploring the Rise of Urban Farming in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Will Sherry, Contributor • February 28, 2024

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are experiencing a flourishing urban agriculture movement. Once dominated by sprawling suburbs and traditional, large-scale farms, the metro area is witnessing...

The U’s Oldest Buildings and Their Surprising Pasts

Ty Cimaglio, Contributor • November 16, 2022

With the University of Minnesota being founded in 1851, there’s bound to be some old buildings around campus. With this article, I hope to point you history fans towards the oldest buildings on campus...

Billy Sushi: A Must-Try Gastronomic Experience

Murphy Eggers • March 2, 2022

Minneapolis is home to a plethora of fantastic restaurants that are home to a variety of tastes from around the world. Billy Sushi, founded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has made a name...

7 of THE BEST Coffee Places in the Twin Cities for University of Minnesota Students

Alyssa Abke, Editor • February 3, 2022

Café Astoria 180 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55102 This is by far the best coffee place in East St. Paul, maybe even in the entire Twin Cities. Café Astoria is known for their delicious pastries, smoothie...

Saint Paul-based, Full Circle Theatre is attempting to bridge the political gap

Ethan Olson, Editor-in-Chief • November 15, 2021

The saying, "Art imitates life" has been applied to many different genres over the years, but in the case of Full Circle Theatre this idea has been taken very literal. In times like we live in today, sometimes...

Mass Shooting in St. Paul Bar Leaves 1 Dead and 14 Injured

Jacob Gregor, Contributor • October 13, 2021

On early morning Sunday, October 10, three men opened fire on a crowd near Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul just after midnight. The shooting took place at the Seventh Street Truck Park Bar. Two of the men...

Minnesota’s Hmong and Somali Communities Explained

Jaden Welborn, Author • January 27, 2021

When we think of diverse areas, we likely think of places like LA or New York City,3 which are up to 15 times more populated than Minneapolis: my home city. Minneapolis generally flies below that radar...