Play4min 06secPro-Palestinian protesters, University of Minnesota reach agreement to end encampmentOrganizers of pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus and university leadership announced Thursday morning that they’ve reached an agreement to end the dayslong encampment on Northrop Mall.
Six charged with copper wire theft from streetlights in St. PaulSix people were charged last week in Ramsey County for allegedly stealing copper wire from street lights in St. Paul — an ongoing problem that officials say has cost the city millions of dollars to repair in recent years.
A St. Paul teen turned to poetry to cope. Now he’s published a book of poems Bobby Arnold started writing poetry for his first book while feeling isolated in 11th grade, and uses the art to reflect on Black masculinity, love and more.
Nudieland mass shooting: Decision pending on whether to try teen suspects as adultsDominic Burris, who is 18, and an unnamed 17-year-old boy appeared in court this week. Results of their certification studies — which would determine if they should be tried as adults — will be read in June.
Play4min 13sec‘For the bees’: Retiring U of M entomologist Marla Spivak reflects on long career of bee science, advocacyA University of Minnesota professor who is a widely recognized researcher and advocate for bees is retiring after more than 30 years. Marla Spivak created the U of M Bee Squad and the Bee Lab, and was awarded a McArthur Genius grant.
Time to join the pack: How to watch the Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs This is the first time in 20 years that the Timberwolves have made it to round 2 of the playoffs. Just catching up to the excitement? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to know before tip-off.
Play4min 57secAppetites: As team elevates play, Wolves head chef elevates arena menu Basketball fans headed to the Target Center have seen the quality of play from the Timberwolves improve over the past couple of years. It just so happens that the fan dining experience also has made an Anthony Edwards-esque leap.
Northland College says it will remain open, with reduced number of majorsAfter weeks of uncertainty amid a financial crisis, officials at northern Wisconsin’s Northland College announced Wednesday that the school will remain open — but with a greatly reduced number of majors.
Developers of popular Asia Mall are launching a second Asian-themed complex in BlaineMichael Bui and owners of the Asia Mall in Eden Prairie will be opening up a similar concept called Asia Village in a building connected to Blaine’s Northtown Mall.
Play4min 12secMinnesota child care providers say state licensing needs an overhaul. Officials agreeFamily child care businesses in Minnesota are closing faster than new ones can open, even as demand grows. Observers say the state’s system to license new providers needs to be remade. State officials are working on it, but change comes slowly.
Amtrak’s new route between St. Paul and Chicago will start this monthThe new route, called the Amtrak Borealis, will run between the two cities via Milwaukee.
Minneapolis schools, support staff reach deal to avoid strike Hours after unionized education support professionals in the Minneapolis Public Schools filed a notice of intent to strike, leaders from both the union and district announced they’d reached a deal. District teachers settled a contract last month.
Activists in Duluth ramp up Pro-Palestinian demonstrations, set up encampmentA group calling itself the Duluth Palestine Solidarity Camp set up a tent encampment Wednesday night in Duluth’s Leif Erikson Park. Protesters are calling on the city and state to divest from Israel in the wake of its war in Gaza.
St. Cloud State’s president Wacker stepping down early, amid expected budget cutsIn a letter sent Wednesday to faculty and staff, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Chancellor Scott Olson said St. Cloud State is “facing financial pressures that will need to be addressed in the coming weeks.”
Drought eases in parts of Minnesota thanks to another wet weekAreas of moderate and severe drought shrank some in the last week, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. The drought continues to persist in north-central and northwestern Minnesota particularly.
Twins rally late for 10th straight win, 10-5 over White SoxMax Kepler and José Miranda hit run-scoring singles to put Minnesota ahead in the seventh, and the Twins rallied late for their 10th straight win, 10-5 over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
Toronto clinches top spot in PWHL with 4-1 win over MinnesotaNatalie Spooner scored twice and Toronto clinched first place in the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League with a 4-1 win over Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Amazon, Target and other retailers pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety fearsFederal regulators, medical experts and safe-sleep advocates have warned of the potential danger of weighted infant sleepwear, but manufacturers say their products have helped millions of families.
As abortion looks like a key issue in 2024, voters more divided by party than everIn a new report, Democrats are increasingly motivated by the issue of abortion - and increasingly supportive, as are independent voters. Republicans views have mostly remained the same.
Play4min 50secVoters in this 'boomerang' county say they're nostalgic for the Trump economyVoters in Northampton County, Pa., say they remember having more money when Donald Trump was in office. But when it comes time to cast their ballots this year, other issues are at play too.