The Minnesota Justice Research Center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that partners with Minnesota’s public safety and legal systems on our policies, programs, and strategic plans. Listen in on this episode with Justin Terrell and Katie Remington Cunningham as they tell us about how their work with ONS and other public safety partners impact community.

We welcome back the Face to Face Academy trio Louis, Tahjon, and Jada another year later. The trio first joined us on Episode 3: "Back to School, A Students Perspective - Part 1", to talk about life, a new school year, and safety. Today they join us again to recap their first few days into the 2025 school year, and what life is like now.

In this episode we reconnect with former Minnehaha Academy student Chris as he embarks on his college journey to Concordia St. Paul. Chris gave us his perspective of safety as a high school student on 2024’s "Back to School, A Student’s Perspective Part 2" (episode 4 of The ONS Podcast). Today he revisits his thoughts as a new journey begins this fall 2025.

ONS ditches the recording studio again for Safe Summer Nights at West Minnehaha Recreation Center. Connecting with Mayor Carter, SPPD Chief Henry, and a host of partners and community for feedback!

Join Office of Neighborhood Safety in this episode as we celebrate Safe Summer Nights at St. Paul's El Rio Community Center! Today we are highlighting community, partnerships, and feedback.

In this episode, Jada W, LayLay, and Jada P sit down with Lynnaia Jacobsen, who is a manager at St. Paul's Office of Neighborhood Safety and also the host of the ONS Podcast. Lynnaia talks about her role working with the city of St Paul, as well as her previous careers such as being a 911 operator (and the trauma she experienced working there) and working for the Metro Transit Police. She also talks about the Goals Not Guns campaign and what it's like working with Mayor Melvin Carter.

This episode is all about getting to know Dezmen Williams. Sy, Tahjon, and Jada P interview the former Face To Face student who now works at the school. Dezmen talks about his role at Face To Face as well as his hobbies and what he does when he's not at the school.

In this episode, Louis, Sy, and Jared, dive into Dave Boquist's opinions on what makes music unique and also talk with him about his time in the music industry.

This is part three of the ongoing series, “Keeping Up with Jared”. In this episode, Louis, Jada W. and Sytaria sit down with Jared and dive into different topics ranging from childhood shows to musical instruments to academics and even his gym routine. Stay tuned for part four!

In this episode, Louis, Atlas, Jessie, and Sytaria have a discussion about genetic modification, and discuss whether or not it's worth doing.

In this episode, students talk about their most prized possessions

Welcome the Minnesota 8 which is an organization that was founded to support our large Southeast Asian community in establishing a sustainable life here in Minnesota. This org was founded on the drive for justice and freedom for refugees to have a fair beginning. Join us as we learn more.

St. Paul is a tapestry blanket that includes people from many nations. Today’s topic is on immigration and city attorney Edmundo Lijo from our St. Paul Civil Division Immigration Legal Services Department is here to tell us about immigration resources and how St. Paul residents can protect their resident status.

Teaching Ourselves New Examples to Uplift People is what this episode is about! Today we are learning more about re-entry work and how it plays a significant role in rehabilitation. Join us as we learn more about the important work this organization is doing for our communities.

Sistas are Helping in Neighborhoods Everywhere!!!! Executive Director Tierra House joins us to talk about her beautiful program called SHINE that encourages young women to bask in their natural talents and supports them by fostering healthy and successful goals. Listen in as we talk about how she is creating a sisterhood for our young women that feels safe and inspirational.

This episode is for our mothers-to-be. Doula Samara talks to us about how pregnancy is more than just a baby bump that needs medical attention. Pregnancy also requires emotional, mental and physical health and support to prepare you for the joy coming into the world. Please join us for this special Mother’s Day edition.

Let’s celebrate our young women! Girls Rock is a sport influenced program that encourages our Somali female youth to explore the world of sports. Join us for a talk with Girls Rock Program Director Fartun Osman as she shares the skinny about the program and how it empowers and strengthens the self-esteem of our female youth!

Welcome to a historical building preserved for the Frogtown arts! 825 Arts is creating a safe space for St. Paul’s youth to explore their creative side and learn something new. Join us in our conversation with 825 Arts' leadership and let’s explore their spirit and programs.

St. Paul Public Libraries has evolved from just lending books. Today we talk with Deputy Director Rebecca Ryan and Community Service Coordinator Kali Freeman about how the “Quiet Place” has now become the hub for “living life”! Join us to discuss library services, safety and their exciting new programs.

Resilience has long been known as a core building block for life success and overall wellness. Jim and Darius discuss the ingredients for resiliency and how educators and those in the helping professions can help cultivate this ability in the communities they serve.