Stories from June 2, 2024

Charges dropped against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Sunday she will drop charges against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the death of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb was killed during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last year.
Stillwater Lift Bridge to close for repairs on June 4
The Stillwater Lift Bridge will remain down on Tuesday to replace an electrical power cable. The lift schedule will be suspended, though smaller boats and watercraft will still be able to pass below the bridge.
Doing dim sum right: A brunch connoisseur shows a newbie around
You may think of eggs Benedict and mimosas when it comes to brunch — but what about shrimp dumplings and tea? That’s what dim sum is all about. And MPR News reporters Nicole Ki and Kyra Miles went out to find the best dim sum in town.
Zelenskyy accuses China of helping Russia undermine peace summit
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused China of helping Russia in “actively blocking” countries from participating in this month’s peace conference in Switzerland.
7 surprising facts about dreams — why we have them and what they mean
Dreaming is often misunderstood. But in a new book, a neuroscientist argues that it’s one of the most vital functions of the human brain, and just about anyone can tap into dreams’ insights.