Becker teachers union sues district over policy it calls a 'gag order'The union representing teachers in Becker, Minn., has filed a lawsuit against the Becker school district over a policy it says violates free speech rights. Teachers and union officials have labeled the policy a “gag order.”
What to know about the monkeypox outbreak in MinnesotaMonkeypox is affecting more Minnesotans. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and how people seem to be getting infected.
In Winnebago, volunteers keep history alive Every Tuesday, a team of volunteers meets at the Winnebago Area Museum to catalog artifacts, do some genealogy, and drink coffee. For this committed group, it's a labor of love —and a way to keep Winnebago's history alive.
Play4min 23secFond du Lac Band celebrates return of sacred sitesThe city of Superior, Wis. returned two small parcels of land Thursday to the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, including a burial ground where nearly 200 people were dug up just over a century ago.
CDC notches up Twin Cities’ COVID risk rating heading into ‘the Great Minnesota Get-Together’ This week the CDC has colored the state’s biggest population center yellow, signaling “medium” risk. Hopefully the risk won’t go up further as we look ahead to the opening of the State Fair next week. Here’s what you need to know about the latest data.
Olympic champion Suni Lee surprises students at St. Paul elementary schoolOlympic gold medalist and international celebrity, gymnast Sunisa Lee paid a special visit Thursday to St. Paul’s Battle Creek Elementary, where she was once a student. She also remembered how teachers and coaches challenged her as she sought Olympic greatness from an early age.
Play4min 45secMuralist's latest work honors people of Latin American, Caribbean nationsCadex Herrera’s mural will be unveiled in September during Fiesta Latina, an annual celebration hosted by CLUES, a social service agency that has served the state’s Latino communities for 40 years.
Play8min 23secCould psychedelics be the future of mental health?A resurgence in clinical trials and a new Netflix series are stoking interest in using psychedelics to treat mental health disorders. All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked to a researcher at the U of M about her work.
Play10min 45secDespite what it seems, the COVID pandemic isn't over yetThe COVID-19 pandemic is still here. Mayo Clinic's Greg Poland talked with Cathy Wurzer about the different subvariants, masking and how to best avoid COVID. Check out our website for the latest COVID coverage in the state.
Family shocked by alleged murder-suicide of couple with young childrenThe family of five young children whose parents died in an apparent murder-suicide this week in St. Paul is asking for help from the community.
Vikings bring hometown crowd to see 49ers QB Trey LanceSan Francisco quarterback Trey Lance was the featured attraction in Minnesota during joint practices between the 49ers and the Vikings.
Health officials: 87 monkeypox cases so far in MinnesotaMinnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
What is 'quiet quitting,' and how it may be a misnomer for setting boundaries at workQuiet quitting is taking over TikTok as a new workplace trend popular with Gen Z. However, it may be a misnomer for setting healthy boundaries in the workplace.
Colleges are making tuition free for Native students. Will more students graduate?The University of California system is the latest to announce free tuition for native students — but many say colleges shouldn't stop there.
Black pride festival organizer created annual event to help others find a place to belong Organizers of ‘Black Magic Weekend’ say the festival, which started Thursday, is a safe space where Black LGBTQ+ people can express pride in their culture and identity.
Play7min 34secHow inflation is influencing politics in a bellwether Florida countyVoters in a key swing county in Florida are grappling with some of the highest inflation rates in the country. But it's not necessarily the deciding factor for some voters.
Play7min 12secThe new U.S. monkeypox vaccine strategy offers more doses — and uncertaintyMissteps and delays have hampered the U.S. effort to vaccinate people against monkeypox. Now state health officials and community members are trying to adapt to a controversial "dose sparing" plan.
The Bible is among dozens of books banned in this Texas school district The books under review were previously challenged and placed back on shelves, but now the Keller Independent School District wants them to undergo another review with new criteria.
Digi-Key unveils big expansion in a small townElectronic parts supplier Digi-Key is opening a $400 million dollar warehouse expansion in northwest Minnesota to meet global demand for the products it sells.
Play6min 09secSt. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter proposes 15% property tax levy increase in next year's budgetSt. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a 15 percent hike in the city's property tax levy in his 2023 budget. Part of that increase is from ending fees for street maintenance and street lights — and shifting those costs to the city’s general fund.