Play16min 02secA trans man facing persecution in Russia heard of ‘trans refuge’ state and fled to MinnesotaSaturday marks one year since Minnesota became a refuge state for transgender people. The state’s status has reached far beyond its borders, leading a Russian couple to seek safety here in Minnesota.
Duluth’s Park Point residents air property tax concerns in wake of Cargill purchasesResidents of Duluth’s Park Point gathered this week to air concerns about rising property values and taxes — worries that have grown in the wake of billionaire Kathy Cargill’s high-profile purchases of several homes in the neighborhood.
Prairie Island community trying to reclaim noose used in 1862 mass execution of Dakota menThe Prairie Island Indian Community filed a claim through its Tribal Historic Preservation Office. The claim was made through the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
DNR sets limit on diverting water from central Minnesota trout streamIt’s the first time the DNR has used the new regulatory tool, which the Legislature authorized in 2023. The move marks a significant development in how the DNR addresses increased groundwater use and potential depletion in parts of Minnesota.
‘It’s awful’: Partner of man killed in Nudieland mass shooting reacts to arrestsCaitlin Angelica, who was standing beside her partner August Golden when he was fatally shot in Minneapolis on Aug. 11, 2023, said she has mixed feelings about the arrest of two teens who were juveniles at the time of the shooting.
Play4min 19sec‘I wanted to see stories about our experience’: For 25 years Mizna has helped artists make cultural connectionsApril is Arab-American Heritage month and for 25 years, local nonprofit Mizna has been amplifying the voices of Minnesota’s growing community of Arab, Southwest Asian and North African artists.
U of M responds to protests, questions over whether arrested protesters are banned from campusThe University of Minnesota said the current students and the employee who were arrested had their civil trespass warnings set aside and are still allowed on campus.
Play2min 13secMinnesota’s new state flag faces the toughest critic: Fourth gradersMinnesota’s new state flag faced a room full of tough critics Thursday: Jason Benjamin’s fourth-grade class at Burroughs Community School. They’re among the first kids in the state to get the symbols for their class, but they weren’t all impressed.
Duluth Mayor Reinert tackles housing, streets, downtown in first State of the City speechIn his first State of the City speech, Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert focused on key campaign themes including housing and street repair. He pledged he wouldn’t raise property taxes next year and said a major new housing development would break ground in June.
Heading out for Indie Bookstore Day? Here’s a stack of recommendationsYou know that feeling when you walk into a bookstore and forget the title of every book you’ve ever wanted to read? Here are a couple of recent recommendations to inspire you for Saturday’s Independent Bookstore Day.
Play3min 33secMinnesota Sen. Mitchell insists she won’t resign as demands for answers about arrest growRepublicans exerted more pressure on Democratic senators to investigate Sen. Nicole Mitchell amid burglary charges, while Gov. Tim Walz said he also wants answers about the matter soon. “I do not intend to resign,” Mitchell said.
Minneapolis approves law raising cigarette price to at least $15 per packThe Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Thursday that requires retailers to sell a pack of cigarettes for at least $15.
Play6min 49secA photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new bookNPR’s A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, “Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.”
Play3min 38secChina’s influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTokIntelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a national security threat. But they haven't shared that evidence with the public.
Play4min 51secTrump’s immunity arguments and the experiences of the justices who might support itFive of the six conservatives spent much of their lives in the Beltway, working in the White House and Justice Department, seeing their administrations as targets of unfair harassment by Democrats.
Twins sweep the White Sox with a 6-3 victoryThe Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead and stretching their losing streak to a season-high seven with a 6-3 defeat Thursday to Minnesota as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twins’ five solo home runs.
Play13min 12sec10 years after Flint, the fight to replace lead pipes across U.S. continues Ten years ago, Flint, Mich., switched water sources to the Flint River. The lack of corrosion control in the pipes caused lead to leach into the water supply of tens of thousands of residents.
More than 500 people have been arrested at pro-Palestinian protests at collegesStudents and others are protesting Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and, in some cases, their school's investments in Israel. Presidents at several schools face calls to resign amid the protests.
What to know about a possible Israeli military offensive in RafahIn Gaza's southernmost city, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter and where aid groups have centralized operations, worries have grown over a possible Israeli military operation.
Ukraine pulls U.S. provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over drone threatsFive of the 31 tanks have already been lost to Russian attacks in Ukraine, where the use of surveillance and hunter-killer drones had made it difficult for them to operate.