Stories from March 16, 2024

A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds
Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States. They provide 24/7 emergency care and receive more than $3 million in federal money a year. But the catch is there are zero inpatient beds at the facilities.
No. 3 Purdue opens Big Ten Tournament play with 67-62 win over Michigan State
Zach Edey had 29 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, as No. 3 Purdue recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat the Spartans 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.
Windy Saturday, with a red flag warning from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
We’ll have strong winds today, and any fires that develop could spread rapidly. We have details on the red flag warning that covers much of central and southern Minnesota.
Ask A Bookseller: ‘The Bullet Swallower’
Kara Thom of Excelsior Bay Books in Excelsior recommends a multi-generational novel, “The Bullet Swallower” by Elizabeth Gonzalez James.
The eclipse gives astronomy clubs an opportunity to shine
From Texas to Maine, they're teaching people how to enjoy the spectacle safely. Some will hand out glasses or answer questions at events. Others plan to take their own advice — and get outta town.
State authorities had issued an Amber Alert for a young boy and a woman. Red Lake Tribal Police led the search.
After 161 years, land was officially returned to the Upper Sioux Community
Friday marks the return of over 2 square miles of state-owned land in southwest Minnesota to the Upper Sioux Community. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources closed the Upper Sioux Agency State Park mid-February. 
Popular Keefer Court reopens in Eden Prairie’s Asia Mall
After closing in 2022, Keefer Court returns at a new location. They will sell a variety of buns, cakes, pastries and desserts.