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Supreme Courts in 3 states will hear cases about abortion access this week

Supreme Courts in 3 states will hear cases about abortion access this week

Supreme court justices in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming will hear arguments in cases that will impact abortion access across the Mountain West. Here's what to know.
by Katherine Davis-Young (KJZZ), Alice Fordham (KUNM) and Hanna Merzbach (Wyoming Public Media)

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From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

Lee Herold was preaching good flag design long before anyone was even listening. Now, a state commission is about to choose a new Minnesota state flag. Herold, who owns a flag store in Rochester, said he's glad everyone is finally taking flag design seriously.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Farmers across the state want the Department of Natural Resources to do more to curb damage from large herds of white-tailed deer. A DNR official said it would be difficult for the state to compensate farmers for all wildlife losses. But agency staff are drafting regulatory proposals to address the deer problem that they could unveil during the upcoming legislative session.
by Dan Gunderson

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Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master

Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master

Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki’s is No. 1 at the North American box office for the first time in his decades-spanning career. According to studio estimates Miyazaki’s latest enchanting film “The Boy and the Heron” debuted with $12.8 million. 
by The Associated Press

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A massive star called Betelgeuse will be briefly obscured by an asteroid Monday night

A massive star called Betelgeuse will be briefly obscured by an asteroid Monday night

The astronomical event, known as an occultation, is expected to occur for no longer than 15 seconds but could offer scientists new insights into the star and the asteroid that will obscure it.
by Joe Hernandez

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6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after severe storms tear through central Tennessee

6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after severe storms tear through central Tennessee

Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent about two dozen to the hospital as homes and businesses were severely damaged in multiple cities.
by The Associated Press

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Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

There's no evidence yet that invasive carp are reproducing in Minnesota. Still, some environmental advocates say the DNR should move quicker to stop invasive carp from establishing a permanent presence here.
by Kirsti Marohn

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