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Stories from March 29, 2024

How zebra mussels spurred the Red Lake Nation push to return tribal lands

How zebra mussels spurred the Red Lake Nation push to return tribal lands

For over a century, the Band has maintained the United States government disregarded a treaty agreement when it took a portion of Upper Red Lake and land around it. Recent events involving the tribe’s relationship with the state DNR sped up the tribe’s decision to reclaim the lands around Upper Red Lake.
by Melissa Olson

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Bridge collapse lessons from I-35W; Bloomington woman charged with assaulting officers

As transportation officials in Maryland gear up to rebuild the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, they're looking to Minnesota's experience replacing the I-35W bridge for guidance. And a Bloomington woman has been charged with assaulting two police officers, after a car chase and gunfire in Carver County earlier this week.
by Jeff Jones

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On Trans Day of Visibility, Rep. Leigh Finke reflects on first year in Legislature and what’s ahead

On Trans Day of Visibility, Rep. Leigh Finke reflects on first year in Legislature and what’s ahead

DFL Representative Leigh Finke of St. Paul looks to build upon last year’s Trans Refuge Act to ensure comprehensive support for queer people and their families.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene age

Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene age

Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we’ve done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official “Anthropocene epoch.” But everyone agrees: Damage has been done.
by Jonathan Lambert and Rebecca Ellis

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Why the University of Idaho marching band members are heroes in Connecticut

Why the University of Idaho marching band members are heroes in Connecticut

When Yale’s marching band wasn’t able to make it to March Madness, the Sound of Idaho stepped in — and went viral. A week later, Connecticut’s governor proclaimed a “University of Idaho Day.”
by Rachel Treisman

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Politics Friday: A look at the work being done in the Attorney General’s office

Politics Friday: A look at the work being done in the Attorney General’s office

MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with Attorney General Keith Ellison about the work his office is doing on the state and national level. We’ll also meet Joe Teirab, a GOP candidate for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District seat.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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Michigan takes step to become 1st major school in state to launch a women’s varsity hockey program

Michigan takes step to become 1st major school in state to launch a women’s varsity hockey program

The University of Michigan took the first step toward addressing a major in-state void by launching a feasibility study to consider establishing a women's varsity hockey program.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota teen gets 4 years as accomplice in fatal robbery that led to police shooting of Amir Locke

Minnesota teen gets 4 years as accomplice in fatal robbery that led to police shooting of Amir Locke

A teenager has been sentenced to four years for his role in a St. Paul killing that led to the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by a police officer. Locke's killing focused scrutiny on the use of no-knock warrants.
by The Associated Press

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Londregan’s prosecution controversy. Journalists receive settlement for riot injuries

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he hasn’t received a formal request to assist or take over the prosecution of Trooper Ryan Londregan, who is charged in the 2023 death of Ricky Cobb II as he fled a traffic stop. Ellison says the case would present a logistical challenge because his office also represents the Minnesota State Patrol in civil matters. And two journalists have reached a $1.2 million settlement with the State Patrol for injuries sustained during the riots after George Floyd’s murder.
by Phil Picardi

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Boiling weeds, eating animal feed: People in Gaza stave off hunger any way they can

Boiling weeds, eating animal feed: People in Gaza stave off hunger any way they can

Palestinians in Gaza tell NPR they've resorted to boiling weeds in seawater, eating animal feed and grinding date pits. "If the bombs don't kill us, the hunger will," a teenage girl says.
by Fatma Tanis and Omar El Qattaa

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Stearns County debates location of new jail, justice center

Stearns County debates location of new jail, justice center

Stearns County officials face some major decisions on replacing its outdated jail and sheriff’s office, while adding more court space. Other Minnesota counties are facing similar costly choices, as their jails reach the end of their life expectancies and expectations of care change.
by Kirsti Marohn

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International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of refugees rebuild lives in America

International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of refugees rebuild lives in America

Shalom Mugisha is one of the thousands of refugees who have settled in the state with help from the International Institute of Minnesota. The organization expects close to 700 refugees to arrive in the state this year. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser

Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser

Former President Donald Trump is aiming to take in $33 million at a Florida fundraiser next week. He's hoping to outraise an event President Joe Biden held last week where the Democrat took in $25 million, setting a new single-event fundraising record. 
by The Associated Press

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