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Monday, April 28, 2025
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Live updates: Much of Minnesota under tornado watch as storms hit
Updated at 9:51 PMWeather and Climate NewsAfter one round of thunderstorms moved across Minnesota on Monday morning, attention turned to a second, potentially much more dangerous round of storms during the afternoon and evening hours.
U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor
9:00 AMEducation NewsUniversity of Minnesota officials are facing accusations they mishandled claims of plagiarism against a prominent professor who delivered millions of dollars in grant money to the university.
Minnesotans are feeling a lot of economic uncertainty 100 days into Trump’s presidency
11:45 AMPolitics and Government NewsAround Minnesota, voters are reporting belt-tightening and concern about a possible recession. Many supporters of President Donald Trump are hopeful he can turn things around, but his critics are fearful of what’s to come.
In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans
9:00 AMWander & WonderLinda Wiedewitsch trains dogs to help military veterans deal with the psychological effects of war. Most of the dogs she trains come from pounds around Detroit Lakes. It’s a cycle of grace that’s helping rescue dogs and veterans.
Heintzeman, Slipy face off Tuesday in special election for state Senate seat
9:00 AMPolitics and Government NewsThe winner will fill the District 6 seat left vacant by Justin Eichorn, who resigned last month. The two candidates who hope to replace him include a staunch conservative and a relative political newcomer.
Minneapolis to bring dance programs to every public school, rec center
6:45 PMArts and CultureThe city of Minneapolis is announcing $350,000 in funding to bring dance programming to every public school and rec center across the city.
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A divided Legislature looks for compromises as Minnesota session turns toward finish
9:00 AMPolitics and Government NewsRepublicans and Democrats must find compromises as they craft a new state budget, with long debates and a bundle of votes awaiting.
Native-focused health care and affordable housing development breaks ground
9:07 PMNative NewsA community clinic in south Minneapolis is expanding its health care offerings to include affordable housing. Construction is expected to be completed in the next two years.
Anthony Edwards is ‘just trying to be a pest’ to LeBron James. The T-wolves won’t back down from LA
4:33 PMSportsAnthony Edwards learned a lot from LeBron James and the other elders on Team USA at the Olympics last summer. The experience provided yet more fuel for the bouncy, energetic and brash Minnesota Timberwolves guard in his journey to becoming one of the best players in the game.
Amid water safety issues for infants, Northfield rejects proposed water treatment facility
YesterdayEnvironmental NewsThe city is telling its residents to use bottled water or under-the-sink filters because of high levels of manganese in Northfield’s drinking water.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 includes OutKast, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper
10:15 AMArts and CultureThe seven acts voted into the Rock Hall this year include Southern rap and Midwest garage rock duos, pillars of the grunge and English blues rock eras and the ‘80s most unusual pop star.
Lawmakers grill Ellison over 2021 meeting with group involved in Feeding Our Future fraud
8:20 PMPolitics and Government NewsThe attorney general defended his actions in meeting with the business owners before federal search warrants were issued in the case and said he didn’t take any actions to help the fraudsters.
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