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Community Sports: The Leagues You've Never Heard Of
Spotlight on local adult rec leagues, pickup basketball, and community sports culture.
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Community Land Trusts: A Quiet Answer to the Housing Crisis
How CLTs work, who they serve in the Twin Cities, and their limits.
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Founding Editor, Krino Media
Jamal Awil
Jamal Awil is the founding editor of Krino Media, built on a simple bet: readers are hungrier for evidence than for a side to root for. He still reports and writes — holding his own pieces to the same rule as everyone else.
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Podcast: Saint Paul Stories — Voices from the City
Story-driven episodes featuring real Saint Paul residents and their experiences.
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Community Events Calendar: What's Happening in the Twin Cities
Weekly curated list of community events — arts, civic, cultural, educational.
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Opinion: Saint Paul Needs More Independent Media
The case for local independent journalism as civic infrastructure.
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Data: Where Is Saint Paul's Affordable Housing Going?
Visualize housing affordability changes across Saint Paul ZIP codes over 5 years.
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MN Obituaries That Actually Tell a Life Story
Narrative obituaries for community members whose lives shaped the city.
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Community Voices: Saint Paul Residents on What Needs to Change
Gather and amplify perspectives from diverse Saint Paul residents on local issues.
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Neighborhood Profiles: Frogtown, Summit Hill, and Beyond
Recurring series spotlighting distinct Saint Paul neighborhoods and their stories.
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Saint Paul Power Map: Who's Really Running the City
Map influential individuals and organizations shaping Saint Paul policy and culture.