Pelican Rapids immigration activist Ivan Olson and the grassroots nonprofit Singing Resistance are being given a national award by The Courage Project this week in Washington, D.C.

The novel follows 77-year-old Pepper Mills, who moves into a retirement home at her grown children’s insistence. There, she falls in love with another resident and, to the shock of everyone, becomes pregnant.

The Supreme Court is upholding state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court’s conservative majority has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year.

Minnesota communities are planning fireworks, parades and festivals over the Fourth of July weekend, offering plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day across the state.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed the ordinances to repeal the ban, making it official moments before the Twin Cities Pride Parade on Sunday.

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation. Authorities say Beasley tailored his play while with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, based on bets on his performance, and others benefited, including Davis.