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Minneapolis begins search for first-ever poet laureate 

Minneapolis begins search for first-ever poet laureate 

Minneapolis is launching its first-ever poet laureate program in partnership with the Loft Literary Center, aiming to infuse arts and culture into the community through educational opportunities, city ceremonies and a civic project.
by Jacob Aloi

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Kraft is recalling some American cheese slices over potential choking hazard

Kraft is recalling some American cheese slices over potential choking hazard

The company said one of its wrapping machines developed a temporary issue that makes it possible for a thin strip of film to remain on the slice even after it's been removed from the wrapper.
by Vanessa Romo

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U says hackers may have stolen decades of student, worker data

U says hackers may have stolen decades of student, worker data

University of Minnesota officials on Thursday acknowledged that a data breach initially reported last month exposed personal information on students, potential students and employees from 1989 to 2021, including Social Security numbers.
by MPR News Staff

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Cannabis company founder picked to oversee Minnesota marijuana market

Cannabis company founder picked to oversee Minnesota marijuana market

Gov. Tim Walz named Erin DuPree, the founder of a hemp products company, as the first leader of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. DuPree will oversee the buildup of a retail market for legal marijuana.
by Brian Bakst and Mark Zdechlik

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'We're all clear': Ellison says latest moves should end questions over police in schools

'We're all clear': Ellison says latest moves should end questions over police in schools

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told MPR News on Thursday he believes his latest legal memo and a meeting with state and local leaders and law enforcement will resolve the controversy around how officers can restrain students in schools.
by MPR News Staff

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In the Netherlands, a farmers party taps into widespread discontent with government

In the Netherlands, a farmers party taps into widespread discontent with government

What began as a movement of farmers opposed to environmental rules is now one of the country's dominant political parties. The nation's agricultural exports are second only to the United States.
by Rob Schmitz

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Thomas and Bonner help the Sun advance to their fifth straight WNBA semifinals

Thomas and Bonner help the Sun advance to their fifth straight WNBA semifinals

Alyssa Thomas tied a career-high with 28 points, DeWanna Bonner had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-75 on Wednesday night to advance to their fifth straight WNBA playoff semifinals.
by The Associated Press

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