Play6min 10secWhere gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concernIn Minneapolis, students grapple with grief and fear as gun violence, including the murder of Deshaun Hill Jr., impacts their school community.
Israel launches missile strikes into Iran, U.S. military official saysIranian news has not reported any such strike and concluded the sounds reported were the interception of one or more drones. Israel's military has not responded to requests for comment.
Minnesota House approves bill that attempts to speed up legal cannabis marketplace roll outThe proposal would allow pre-approval for dispensaries as soon as this summer while the final rules to regulate the Minnesota marketplace get set. Backers say it’ll get some legwork out of the way now so sales can start quicker, although not all businesses hoping to get into the action like it.
Play5min 07sec‘It’s such a surreal feeling’: Alissa Pili talks about her future with the Minnesota LynxThis week the Minnesota Lynx put more firepower into their roster in the 2024 WNBA Draft by drafting University of Utah forward Alissa Pili.
‘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.
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.
Hopkins parents charged with manslaughter after 9-year-old’s fatal asthma attackTwo parents from Hopkins have been charged with manslaughter after their 9-year-old daughter died from an asthma attack earlier this year.
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanupThe Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances. Friday’s action is intended to ensure quicker cleanup of the toxic compounds and require those responsible for contamination to pay for its removal.
Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No. On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department."
The Timberwolves coaching staff, empowered by Finch and energized by chemistry, is a true assetThe Minnesota Timberwolves coaching staff is one of many assets the team takes into the playoffs. The Timberwolves face Phoenix in the first round.
Kraken outlast Wild 4-3 in final regular-season game for non-playoff teamsTye Kartye tipped in a slap shot by Oliver Bjorkstrand for the tiebreaking goal with 2:40 remaining, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 to wrap up the regular season for two teams that missed the playoffs.
Fake Botox has sickened patients nationwide. Here’s what to know — and what to avoidPublic health authorities are investigating reports of counterfeit injections sickening 19 people across nine states. Experts say getting bona fide Botox starts with finding a trustworthy provider.
Play3min 30secCube Critics discuss ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ and ‘The Invisible Fight’Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss a return to a 1980s franchise and an Estonian hard rock martial arts comedy.
House foreign aid bills advance with Democrats’ help; Johnson may still be in perilWith Democratic support, the legislation overcomes a major procedural hurdle and is expected to head to a weekend vote by the full House.
Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors workThe judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial ordered the media on Thursday not to report on where potential jurors have worked and to be careful about revealing information about those who will sit in judgment of the former president.
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.
Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.
Trader Joe’s recalls basil linked to 12 salmonella infections in 7 states, including MinnesotaThe Food and Drug Administration warns Trader Joe’s customers in dozens of states to throw out fresh basil after a federal investigation linked the product to a salmonella outbreak.
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.