Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter suspended over pro-Palestinian protest at ColumbiaSeveral students involved in the protest said they were also suspended from Columbia and Barnard College, including Isra Hirsi, who is the daughter of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat.
Play3min 41secKings of chaos: A review of a marathon of Shakespeare at the GuthrieThe Guthrie Theater stages a compelling series of Shakespeare’s historical plays, using a turntable set to dynamically explore the turbulent reigns of three English kings across generations.
Student mental health needs, ‘unsustainable’ jobs overwhelm Minnesota school principalsA November statewide survey of Minnesota K-12 school principals found school leaders struggling for traction on instructional leadership and community engagement as they deal with their single greatest challenge, student mental health.
Minneapolis City Council weighs new tobacco rules, including $15 minimum price for cigarettesThe Minneapolis City Council is considering adding new rules and restrictions on sales of tobacco products, including a minimum price for cigarettes and other products that could be the highest in the nation.
Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this yearVice President Kamala Harris plans to return to Wisconsin next week for her third visit to the battleground state this year.
St. Paul iron foundry faces deadline to fix pollutionThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says recent emission records from Northern Iron and Machine Foundry in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood indicate excessive pollution. Regulators say it is “highly likely” that the foundry is emitting levels of lead and particulate matter over federal air quality standards.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Minnesota on FridayFirst lady Jill Biden will make a brief visit to Minnesota on Friday evening.
Play4min 01secArt Hounds: A family struggles with the death of a patriarchAn Opera Theatre stages “The Cradle Will Rock,” Full Circle Theater stages “They Wear Teal Ribbons Around Their Tongues” and the Guild of Middle Eastern Dance performs its Spring Spectacular.
Play6min 43secTime magazine names U of M professor to list of most influential people in the worldRachel Hardeman is the director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, which she founded in 2021.
Hubert H. Humphrey could replace Henry Mower Rice in proposed congressional statue swapMinnesota lawmakers are weighing a resolution to ask that Humphrey’s likeness go into the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall, replacing Rice’s statue, which has been on display for more than a century.
Play1min 49secGov. Walz says he supports proposal to curb copper wire theft in MinnesotaWalz said he believes the legislation is the “most inexpensive” solution. In 2023, stolen copper wire cost St. Paul $1.2 million to replace.
Play3min 56secExpert: large scale PFAS removal will take ingenuity, deep pocketsUniversity of Minnesota Environmental Health Sciences Professor Matt Simcik and All Things Considered Host Tom Crann, discussed the new federal limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approvalThe bill would cement in law protections previously guaranteed under the federal Voting Rights Act, including the ability to legally challenge vote suppression and other forms of potential discrimination.
Town closes on $17M deal to secure ferry service to Madeline IslandThe purchase is a “critical part of keeping the island population sustainable,” says La Pointe town chair.
Play4min 45secAs hurricanes get more powerful, some scientists suggest a new category sixThat’s out of a recent study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences looking at the link between stronger hurricanes and climate change.
Light pole installation hits fiber line, knocks out 911 service in several statesIt affected services for emergency agencies in Nebraska, Nevada and South Dakota. Federal officials were looking into the outage.
The search for an impartial jury in Trump’s hush money case resumesJury selection continues in the trial focused on the former president. Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.
Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild to return for next season at age 40The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension to bring back the veteran for his age-40 season.
Cedric Mullins hits 2-run homer in bottom of the 9th to give Orioles 4-2 win over TwinsCedric Mullins hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 4-2 victory over Minnesota and a three-game sweep of the Twins.
States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why A study showed states made more mistakes when executing Black prisoners by lethal injection than they did with prisoners of other races. Execution workers and race experts said they're not surprised.