Stories from May 11, 2024

Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza's last refuge of Rafah
Israel has ordered new evacuations in Rafah. That’s forcing tens of thousands more people to move as the military prepares to expand its operation closer to the heavily populated central area in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others. 
St. Paul Public Schools graduates first EMT trainees  
Twelve seniors graduated from St. Paul Public School’s EMT training program on Friday. It’s the first-ever class for the district and a possible way forward in a crisis for emergency medicine.
It’s not just about the walleyes: Celebrating native rough fish species
The annual Root River Roundup in southeastern Minnesota is expected to attract about 100 anglers who will be focused on catching redhorse suckers. A new state law will allow regulations and bag limits for nearly two dozen native fish species.
Photos: Northern lights put on a show across Minnesota
Many Minnesotans were in luck Friday evening to see the northern lights put on a spectacular show. We received hundreds of photos from readers and listeners. Here are some of our favorites.
Let it wave: Minnesota’s new flag takes flight
Minnesota’s new state flag rose early Saturday morning for the first time over the state Capitol complex.
Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized Murray
Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 on Friday night that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose this postseason.