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Stories from April 28, 2024

Sunday night rain; Mon. AM wintry mix in northeastern Minnesota

Sunday night rain; Mon. AM wintry mix in northeastern Minnesota

We’ll see additional rain Sunday evening into early Monday. The rain could change to a wintry mix in parts of northeastern Minnesota. We take a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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No Republican endorsement in the 7th Congressional District. Tad Jude gets nod in the 3rd

No Republican endorsement in the 7th Congressional District. Tad Jude gets nod in the 3rd

Republican delegates in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District failed to endorse a candidate Saturday. Delegates to the Republican 3rd Congressional District convention endorsed Tad Jude Saturday.
by Mark Zdechlik and MPR News Staff

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell barred from committee, caucus meetings after arrest

Sen. Nicole Mitchell barred from committee, caucus meetings after arrest

Sen. Nicole Mitchell bypassed the Capitol last week after her arrest. It’s not clear what policies could pass with a Senate divided 33-33. Three weeks remain in the 2024 session.
by Dana Ferguson

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Police officer hiring in U.S. increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows

Police officer hiring in U.S. increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows

U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd. A survey released by the Police Executive Research Forum shows more officers were hired in 2023 than in any of the previous four years.
by The Associated Press

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Santana homers again, drives in 4, as Twins rout Angels 16-5

Santana homers again, drives in 4, as Twins rout Angels 16-5

Carlos Santana hit a home run in his third consecutive game and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins scored 10 times over the first four innings and extended their winning streak to six with a 16-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
by The Associated Press

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DNA tests help monitor for honeybee disease

DNA tests help monitor for honeybee disease

A DNA testing and research center in Fargo is expanding DNA testing for pathogens in honey bees. The genetic testing can provide early detection, and help monitor the prevalence of disease in bees.
by Dan Gunderson

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