Minneapolis News
Why Minnesota lawmakers’ plan to enlist social workers to help Metro Transit woes could be a challenge
A legislative plan to launch a high-profile campaign to rid light rail trains of crime and other unsafe conditions requires a combination of state, local and non-profit police and social services agencies. But what if all of those agencies are not willing — or...
Lake residents want a tougher law to keep trash (and worse) off the ice
Many popular Minnesota lakes turn into towns on ice over the winter. Upper Red Lake is visited by tens of thousands of anglers and many spend a weekend or a few days on the ice. And some leave more than footprints and frozen-over ice-fishing holes when they...
Gophers head to Fargo, top NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament seed
Minnesota earns its first overall Number One seeding since 2014, the last time they made a championship game appearance.Kamaan RichardsThe Gophers will face off against Mankato next on Friday and Saturday. No. 1 ranked Minnesota will travel to Fargo to play...
Students urge UMN to better fund scholarship, Native American studies
Students and activists protested in the freezing cold to urge the University of Minnesota to follow through on promises to tribal communities. At the top of their list was an expansion of a tuition program that they say too few can access. “[It] is kind of...
Ex-felons in Minnesota say right to vote is ‘life-changing’
Dondi McIntosh will cast his first ballot in a national election next year when he is 51 years old. Some rights, like voting, aren’t appreciated until a person gets older. For McIntosh, of Rochester, the appreciation is heightened because the franchise had...
3rd suspect arrested in killing of Alex Becker outside his St. Paul home
Becker was walking home from work when he was attacked late last year.Authorities have arrested and charged a third person in connection with the death of Alex Becker, the St. Paul 22-year-old who was shot in an alley while walking home from work last...
Minneapolis Attorney Leads Team Exonerating Louisiana Death Row Inmate
Article by Becky Fillinger, photos provided Michael and Ed upon Michael’s release in February, 2023Ponchatoula, Louisiana native Michael Wearry spent the last 25 years in prison. He was charged with murder in the 1998 death of a 16-year-old pizza delivery...
New Art Exhibit, Reawakening of Color, Opens at The Mill Yard April 2
Reawakening of Color Opening Reception Sunday, April 2, 4:00 - 6:00PM Stonebridge Lofts, 1120 S 2nd Street Join us at The Mill Yard opening reception to meet the featured artists and engage with beautiful art. Wine, beverages and snacks are served. Artists...
Russia’s Putin makes surprise trip to occupied Mariupol
By KARL RITTER (Associated Press) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the occupied port city of Mariupol, his first trip to Ukrainian territory that Moscow illegally annexed in September and a show of defiance after the International...