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Stories from April 30, 2023

30 years ago, one decision altered the course of our connected world

30 years ago, one decision altered the course of our connected world

On April 30, 1993, the World Wide Web was released into the public domain. It revolutionized the internet and allowed users to create websites filled with graphics, audio and hyperlinks.
by Julian Ring

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Cool & windy Sunday, with showers at times; could hit 70 Wed.; Update on river levels

Cool & windy Sunday, with showers at times; could hit 70 Wed.; Update on river levels

It’s a chilly and windy Sunday. Some areas will have rain showers at times, while other areas will see raindrops and snowflakes. We have details on that, plus an update on river levels and the warmer temps that are on tap for this week.
by Ron Trenda

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Vikings go for versatility on defense and add QB Jaren Hall

Vikings go for versatility on defense and add QB Jaren Hall

Some in the Vikings organization saw LSU cornerback Jay Ward as a potential starter at three spots in the secondary. Minnesota drafted Ward in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Saturday with versatility emphasized to retool the defense under new coordinator Brian Flores.
by The Associated Press

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A cool and windy Sunday; Periods of rain, with flakes in some areas

A cool and windy Sunday; Periods of rain, with flakes in some areas

Eastern Minnesota and much of Wisconsin will have periods of precipitation today. We have details on who can expected rain and who can expect snow or a rain/snow mix.
by Ron Trenda

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Jessie Diggins' former ski coach to boycott 'Birkie' over gender equity concerns

Jessie Diggins' former ski coach to boycott 'Birkie' over gender equity concerns

Kris Hansen, the longtime coach at Stillwater High School, and former coach of Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins, wants Birkie race officials to make changes that would result in more women qualifying to start in prime positions earlier in the race.
by Dan Kraker

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Minneapolis mosque arsons suspect appears in federal court

Minneapolis mosque arsons suspect appears in federal court

36-year-old Jackie Rahm Little now faces federal arson charges. He was taken into custody Saturday night in Mankato, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
by MPR News Staff

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Biden makes fun of his age at the White House Correspondents' dinner

Biden makes fun of his age at the White House Correspondents' dinner

The president leaned on self-deprecation at the Washington, D.C., soiree and took jabs at Fox News and Don Lemon. Headliner comedian Roy Wood Jr. roasted scandal-plagued media figures and politicians.
by Emma Bowman

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More people are getting away with murder. Unsolved killings reach a record high

More people are getting away with murder. Unsolved killings reach a record high

U.S. murder clearance or solve rates have hit an all-time low. Experts say mutual mistrust between police and some communities is creating a vicious cycle where unsolved killings breed more mistrust.
by Eric Westervelt

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