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Stories from February 20, 2024

Burnsville fundraising efforts; Legislation increasing penalties for assaulting referees

Burnsville city officials are coordinating fundraising efforts for the families of the two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic fatally shot while responding to a call on Sunday. And state lawmakers are considering legislation that would increase penalties for assaulting a sports official.
by Emily Reese

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'Something needs to change.' Woman denied abortion in South Carolina challenges ban

'Something needs to change.' Woman denied abortion in South Carolina challenges ban

The state law has been interpreted as banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Planned Parenthood argues the ban is vague and shouldn't apply until at least three weeks later in pregnancy.
by Victoria Hansen

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The U.S. has again vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza

The U.S. has again vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza

Tuesday’s vote marked the third U.S. veto of a Security Council resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. The Arab nations behind the plan hoped to show broad support for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
by Michele Kelemen

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Suspect in fatal shooting was barred from owning guns — here‘s how he might have gotten one

Suspect in fatal shooting was barred from owning guns — here‘s how he might have gotten one

The suspect in the fatal shooting of three first responders over the weekend was legally barred from owning guns. A senior news writer at a nonprofit news outlet covering gun violence explains how the suspect could have obtained the firearms.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Beyond the Border: The immigration crisis, up close

Beyond the Border: The immigration crisis, up close

Immigration is a hot topic this election year. But the issue isn’t just political. It’s personal. MPR News host Angela Davis co-hosted a North Star Journey Live conversation with experts who gave us an intimate look at how the border crisis is impacting Minnesota’s immigrant families.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Tributes held for Burnsville first responders. 1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting in Brooklyn Park

Family members, friends and coworkers of the three first responders killed in Burnsville on Sunday paid tribute to them Monday at a makeshift memorial. And Brooklyn Park police say one person is dead and another is in custody after reports of an active shooter.
by Phil Picardi

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Indian courts can't prosecute non-Indian drug suspects. Tribes say it's a problem

Indian courts can't prosecute non-Indian drug suspects. Tribes say it's a problem

As the fentanyl crisis ravages Native American communities, some of their leaders want Indian police and courts to go after non-tribal dealers. But they can't without getting permission from Congress.
by Martin Kaste

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The Wild made their win over the Canucks a perfect 10, setting the team record for goals

The Wild made their win over the Canucks a perfect 10, setting the team record for goals

Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks and three assists for the Minnesota Wild, who faced a three-goal deficit in the second period before storming back with six unanswered goals and hanging on for a record-filled 10-7 victory over the NHL-leading Vancouver Canucks on Monday.
by The Associated Press

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How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide

How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide

Lower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.
by Jennifer Ludden

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Through fufu and sambusas, Rochester students counter misinformed ideas about Africa

Through fufu and sambusas, Rochester students counter misinformed ideas about Africa

As part of our Talking Sense series, correspondent Catharine Richert visited John Marshall High School where the Black Student Union is using Spirit Day, movie nights and lots of food to help students expand their cultural knowledge about Africa.
by Catharine Richert

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Wife of assassinated Haitian president is indicted in his killing

Wife of assassinated Haitian president is indicted in his killing

A judge in Haiti probing the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the ex-chief of Haiti's National Police, Léon Charles.
by The Associated Press

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