Stories from May 18, 2024

Rideshare driver pay, equal rights amendment in flux as Minnesota lawmakers race the clock
With a day left to vote in the legislative session, lawmakers prepared for marathon floor sessions to wrap up their work. The Minnesota Senate took an unexplained recess for ten hours as legislative leaders met privately.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘Aednan: An Epic’ by Linnea Axelsson
Darcie Shultz of Books and Burrow in Pittsburgh, Kan., highly recommends Linnea Axelsson’s novel in verse “Aednan: An Epic.”
Trolls in the northern Minnesota woods with a message
A Danish artist is building a half dozen large trolls in and around Detroit Lakes this summer. Thomas Dambo wants to create a whimsical experience, showcase recycling and encourage people to protect natural resources.
Napheesa Collier scores 29 to help the Lynx beat the Storm 102-93 in double overtime
Napheesa Collier had 29 points, nine rebounds, five assists and six steals, Kayla McBride added 19 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 102-93 in double overtime on Friday night.