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La Prensa de Minnesota

La Prensa de Minnesota is the oldest and most recognized Latino publication in Minnesota.  La Prensa has a fully bilingual format geared towards reaching the bicultural Latino community and the community at large. La Prensa is a part of the Latino Communications Network.

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"Southern Touch": Utku Fashion presents its first runway show of fashion designers in the Twin Cities

By Anthony Carranza, La Prensa de Minnesota

Utku Fashion, inspired by the expression of ancient Peruvian textiles and their prestigious historical significance, aims to be a bridge for Latin American designers and to facilitate the entry of their designs into the US market for the first time in the Twin Cities on October 20 through an event called "Southern Touch."
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Latino Leaders: A new political force in Minnesota

By Shannon Mcdonough and La Prensa Editorial Staff, La Prensa de Minnesota

There is a common joke in Minnesota that says that years ago a person was considered ethnically diverse in this state if they were Norwegian instead of Swedish.  Not so long ago, it was rare in Minnesota to see Latinos in positions of political power.  Not too many years ago it was rare to even see a Latino in Minnesota.  But in the past few years we have seen true progress in Latino political power in Minnesota.  Recently, this progress was symbolized in the nomination two weeks ago of State Senator Patricia Torres Ray as the running mate of Democratic gubernatorial hopeful State Senator John Marty.  MORE »

Si se Pudo!!!!

By Alberto Monserrate, La Prensa de Minnesota
Since 2005 Latinos in the United States have endured increased immigration raids, failed attempts at comprehensive immigration reform, vicious rhetoric from anti-immigrant politicians and activists, the sub prime mortgage mess, the economic melt down and increased racist violent incidents against Latinos throughout the country.MORE »

Colombian ambassador to the United States visits Twin Cities

By Alberto Monserrate, La Prensa de Minnesota
Colombian Ambassador to the United States, Carolina Barco, met with local reporters and with leaders of the Minnesota Colombian community on September 3rd in Minneapolis restaurant Maria’s Café.MORE »

Convention 2008: Twin Cities prepare to host GOP dignitaries

By Roberto Tellez; Translation by Jeff Gotfredson, La Prensa de Minnesota
The first political organization to hold a national convention, the Anti-Masonic Party, convened in Baltimore in September of 1831 to nominate William Wirt as its official candidate. On May 21-23 of the following year, the Democrats of the nation held their own convention in the same city.MORE »
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