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Stories from February 11, 2025

Minnesota's cannabis market could launch soon; debit card fraud in northern Minnesota

The interim leader of the state's effort to start a retail cannabis market says Minnesota is close to a launch date. And a credit union with branches across central and northern Minnesota says nearly 100 of its customers were victims of debit card fraud.
by Jacob Aloi

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As egg prices continue to soar, grocers like Trader Joe‘s limit how many cartons customers can buy

As egg prices continue to soar, grocers like Trader Joe‘s limit how many cartons customers can buy

Not only are eggs expensive because of the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Now they are getting hard to find. And when stores do have eggs, consumers are starting to face limits on how many they can buy.
by The Associated Press

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A legacy of joy: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre’s artistic director Michael Brindisi dies

A legacy of joy: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre’s artistic director Michael Brindisi dies

Michael Brindisi directed 130 productions during his 37-year tenure, shaping the Twin Cities theater scene with his infectious enthusiasm, deep respect for actors and unwavering commitment to storytelling.
by Max Sparber

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'Chilling effect': Arts organizations react to end of DEI initiatives from fed agency

'Chilling effect': Arts organizations react to end of DEI initiatives from fed agency

The NEA will no longer fund arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years.
by Elizabeth Blair

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St. Paul police investigating possible theft of well-known F. Scott Fitzgerald statue 

St. Paul police investigating possible theft of well-known F. Scott Fitzgerald statue 

The St. Paul Police Department is investigating the suspected theft of an F. Scott Fitzgerald statue that has stood outside the former St. Paul Academy for nearly 20 years.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says

Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says

A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
by Tom Dreisbach

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FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

The FBI on Tuesday said it discovered 2,400 new records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order last month to release thousands of files.
by The Associated Press

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With federal money at risk, Minnesota’s public colleges stress high stakes of state budget debate

With federal money at risk, Minnesota’s public colleges stress high stakes of state budget debate

The University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities systems are hoping for extra allocations from the Legislature this year. They know it’s a challenge given the state’s leaner budget.
by Peter Cox

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Aaliyah Edwards shocks Breanna Stewart 12-0 in opening round of Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament

Aaliyah Edwards shocks Breanna Stewart 12-0 in opening round of Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament

Aaliyah Edwards pulled off the stunner of the opening round of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament beating top-seeded Breanna Stewart 12-0. The tournament that will be played over three days featured 23 of the league’s 36 players.
by The Associated Press

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Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s recalled over botulism risk

Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s recalled over botulism risk

The voluntary recall covers 13 products sold at major grocery stores in 26 states and the District of Columbia. It was triggered by defective packaging that poses the risk of food poisoning.
by Manuela López Restrepo

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27 religious groups sue Trump administration over immigration enforcement policy

27 religious groups sue Trump administration over immigration enforcement policy

27 religious groups are suing the federal government in response to the Trump administration’s policy giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at “sensitive locations” like churches.
by Sarah Ventre

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What‘s for Lunch: Gullah Geechee food with chef James Johnson

What‘s for Lunch: Gullah Geechee food with chef James Johnson

Gullah Geechee people are descendants of Africans who were enslaved in coastal areas of the southeastern United States. They held onto traditions from Africa and mixed them with new ones, forming unique language, art and food.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Oscar presenters will include Halle Berry and Emma Stone. Here‘s what to know about the show

Oscar presenters will include Halle Berry and Emma Stone. Here‘s what to know about the show

After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward. The academy on Tuesday announced that Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb and Bowen Yang have been added to the presenting lineup.
by The Associated Press

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Focused on fraud: lawmakers aim to snuff out state agency fraud

Focused on fraud: lawmakers aim to snuff out state agency fraud

On Tuesday morning, a house committee heard several bills aimed at eliminating fraud in state agencies. That afternoon, a senate committee heard a bill that looks to create an Office of the Inspector General, which would devote an entire agency dedicated to identifying fraud.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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What’s next for Jake Sullivan, a Minnesotan and Biden’s former National Security Advisor

What’s next for Jake Sullivan, a Minnesotan and Biden’s former National Security Advisor

As National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan helped shape Biden’s foreign policy agenda and was involved in the U.S. response to events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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‘GOOD Hair’ and Afro-nostalgia in a living room at Augsburg University

‘GOOD Hair’ and Afro-nostalgia in a living room at Augsburg University

Artist Nia-Symonne Gayle’s immersive installation “GOOD Hair” at Augsburg University’s Christensen Gallery recreates her childhood living room, paying homage to Black hair culture and the traditions of care and community.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease

As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease

As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
by Maria Godoy

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How photos lost in American disasters find their way home, with a little help from people who care

How photos lost in American disasters find their way home, with a little help from people who care

In the wake of deadly disasters, communities across the United States have banded together to search for lost photographs stuck in rivers and trees, or buried in the rubble. Grassroots projects to reunite people with their photos have sprung up in Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene, and Altadena, California, following the Los Angeles wildfires.
by The Associated Press

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Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say

Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say

Authorities say one person has been killed and others were injured when a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil collided with another jet at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.
by The Associated Press

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Sold a Story is changing how schools teach kids to read

Sold a Story is changing how schools teach kids to read

Reading instruction across the country is getting a redo. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with APM Reports colleagues Emily Hanford and Chris Peak about how their podcast Sold a Story revealed problems with how kids are taught to read and helped spur reforms.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota nonprofits ride waves of tumult from Trump's spending freeze attempts

Minnesota nonprofits ride waves of tumult from Trump's spending freeze attempts

President Donald Trump’s federal spending freeze was recently blocked by a judge, but the tumult leaves Minnesota’s nearly 9,000 nonprofits and tax-exempt entities that receive federal money wondering what’s next.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota tax collection dropped in January. New burglary charge filed against Sen. Nicole Mitchell

A monthly update from the state agency that manages the budget says tax collections were about 2 percent lower than expected in January — about $64 million less. And a Becker County attorney has added a second burglary charge against Woodbury state Sen. Nicole Mitchell linked to an alleged attempt to remove items from her stepmother's house in Detroit Lakes in April of last year. 
by Phil Picardi

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All-Stars Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell pace Cavs to 128-107 win over slow-starting Timberwolves

All-Stars Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell pace Cavs to 128-107 win over slow-starting Timberwolves

Evan Mobley scored 28 points, fellow All-Star Donovan Mitchell added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers broke out to a big early lead and had little trouble against Minnesota, beating the Timberwolves 128-107 on Monday night.
by The Associated Press

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Vance to attend international AI and security summits as Ukraine war and tariffs loom

Vance to attend international AI and security summits as Ukraine war and tariffs loom

Vance will likely use the summits to resist further AI regulation while reiterating a common Trump refrain: that military allies need to further ramp up spending that supports NATO and Ukraine.
by Willem Marx

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An Ely group agrees on the value of the Boundary Waters — but they can’t agree on mining

An Ely group agrees on the value of the Boundary Waters — but they can’t agree on mining

Whether they’re conservative or liberal, people in Ely seem to agree on one thing: they love the Boundary Waters. What they can’t seem to agree on, though, is whether copper-nickel mining would endanger those beloved lakes.
by Catharine Richert

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Water-guzzling data centers spark worries for Minnesota’s groundwater

Water-guzzling data centers spark worries for Minnesota’s groundwater

A single large data center can use millions of gallons of water a day, as much as thousands of homes. But pinpointing exactly how many are being built and how much water they’ll use can be a challenge, even for state regulators.
by Kirsti Marohn

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From territory to today: Mapping Minnesota’s Black history

From territory to today: Mapping Minnesota’s Black history

In celebration of Black History Month in February, MPR News is highlighting Black history throughout the state. From a fur trader believed to be one of the first African descendants in a territory that is now Minnesota, to streets and parks renamed in 2024 after Black community leaders, these sites span the state and the centuries.
by Lisa Ryan, Elisabeth Gawthrop, Kyra Miles and MPR News Staff

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Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts

Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement.
by Jonaki Mehta and Cory Turner

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Minneapolis moves forward on proposal to shift violence prevention programs to the county

Minneapolis moves forward on proposal to shift violence prevention programs to the county

After a long and sometimes heated discussion Monday afternoon, the Minneapolis City Council agreed to move forward with a controversial proposal to shift around $1.2 million to Hennepin County so that it can temporarily take over the management of two city violence prevention programs. 
by MPR News Staff

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Timberwolves and Lynx sale to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez back on track after arbitration ruling

Timberwolves and Lynx sale to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez back on track after arbitration ruling

The binding ruling issued Monday granted Lore, an e-commerce entrepreneur and investor, and Rodriguez, the former Major League Baseball star, a 90-day extension to finish the acquisition.
by The Associated Press

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