DNA tests help monitor for honeybee diseaseA DNA testing and research center in Fargo is expanding DNA testing for pathogens in honey bees. The genetic testing can provide early detection, and help monitor the prevalence of disease in bees.
Republicans endorse Tayler Rahm to challenge incumbent Angie Craig for CongressGOP delegates endorsed criminal defense attorney Tayler Rahm to run against three-term DFL Representative Angie Craig.
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.
Fond du Lac Band receives funding to help restore tip of Wisconsin Point The Fond du lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has received a $350,000 planning grant from the federal infrastructure law to help restore land on the tip of Wisconsin Point, the gateway to the Duluth-Superior harbor.
PWHL Minnesota attracts 6,880 fans per game (so far) in inaugural seasonCrowds larger than expected in inaugural season of women’s hockey league. “I was hoping we’d get 3,000 each game,” said Natalie Darwitz, PWHL Minnesota general manager. “I was thinking I’d be really, really happy if that happened.”
Play3min 27secQuiet currents, cultural shifts: Arab and North African artists find a hub in MinnesotaKathryn Haddad, a writer and community organizer in Minnesota, has significantly influenced the local art scene by fostering a supportive environment for Middle Eastern and North African artists.
Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonyThe Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus enshrined on Saturday night.
Critical DMs: Keith Haring at the Walker Art CenterAlex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber discuss “Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody” at the Walker Art Center, highlighting Haring’s unique blend of graffiti and high culture, iconic collaborations and his enduring influence.
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 some recent recommendations to inspire you for Saturday’s Independent Bookstore Day.
Play2min 16secAsk a Bookseller: ‘Martyr!’Content Bookstore owner Jessica Peterson White recommends “Marytyr!” by Kaveh Akbar, telling of an Iranian-American’s poignant journey through addiction, grief and self-discovery.
A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO cropsAn organic seed company was distressed to learn it had marketed a GMO purple tomato by mistake. The incident raised alarm about the impact of new GMO plants.
Gaza protestors picket White House correspondents dinner, as Biden ribs TrumpThe war in Gaza spurred large protests outside a glitzy roast with President Joe Biden, journalists, politicians and celebrities Saturday but went all but unmentioned by participants inside.
Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life’s lost milestonesCollege campuses have always been a hotbed for protests from the civil rights era to the Vietnam war to demonstrations over apartheid in South Africa. But students today also carry additional stresses from having lived through the isolation and fear from the pandemic, and the daily influence of social media that amplifies the world’s wrongs like never before, experts say.
Trump promised to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see themDonald Trump has promised big plans for recruiting voters in Black, Latino and Asian communities. But five months before the first general election votes are cast, the former president's campaign has little apparent organization to show for those ambitions.
Hamas says it's preparing to respond to Israel's latest Gaza cease-fire proposalThe militant group says it's examining the latest Israeli suggestions for a cease-fire in Gaza, seven months into the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
Got brothers or sisters? Warm sibling bonds help boost happiness as you ageResearchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and depression.
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.
Play3min 45secA 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to comeThe heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old Palestinian died from the heat.
What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workersA new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes abortion as a pregnancy "related medical condition."
South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dogSouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again. This time, it’s for a new book where she writes about killing an unruly dog, and a smelly goat, too.