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Stories from March 21, 2025

College basketball star Tessa Johnson’s high school coach reflects on her soaring career

College basketball star Tessa Johnson’s high school coach reflects on her soaring career

The NCAA women’s basketball tournament began this week and 40 players in this year’s tournament are from Minnesota — which means a whole lot of proud Minnesota coaches will be watching from here.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Trans dinosaur musical creates a space for ‘Queer Joy’

Trans dinosaur musical creates a space for ‘Queer Joy’

“Triassic Parq” is a parody musical that reimagines “Jurassic Park” from the dinosaurs’ perspective, using the plot point of gender transition among dinosaurs to explore themes of identity, transformation, and the trans experience — all through campy humor and song.
by Jacob Aloi

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More arrests announced in sting operation that nabbed Eichorn

Bloomington police officials today announced they arrested 14 men during the sting operation that nabbed a state senator earlier this week. The men are accused of trying to solicit sex from minors. That story and more in today’s evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
by Emily Reese

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DFL, GOP educator-leaders respond to Trump‘s dismantling of the Education Department

DFL, GOP educator-leaders respond to Trump‘s dismantling of the Education Department

Assistant Majority Leader and Chair of the Senate Education Finance Committee Sen. Mary Kunesh, DFL-New Brighton — who is a library media specialist — and House Education Policy Committee Co-Vice Chair Rep. Patricia Mueller, R-Austin — who is a teacher — joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about the implications.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Windy into the weekend; spring storm sets its sights on NE Minnesota

Windy into the weekend; spring storm sets its sights on NE Minnesota

A cold front moving across the state on Friday will bring breezy northwesterly winds. Temperatures will steadily drop behind the front throughout the afternoon, accompanied by strong gusts. A winter storm watch will go into effect late Saturday night and last through Monday morning for the Northland.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Craft brewers consider kicking the aluminum tariff can to customers

Craft brewers consider kicking the aluminum tariff can to customers

Craft brewers are feeling the impact of tariffs through increases in ingredient costs, but perhaps more significantly through tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel, which are pushing up the cost of their cans. Now breweries around the area are trying to decide how much they can pass on to customers.
by Hannah Yang

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This author witnessed South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation hearings. Years later, she wrote about it

This author witnessed South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation hearings. Years later, she wrote about it

Novelist Lauren Francis-Sharma witnessed South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation hearings as a young law intern. Now she’s written a thriller about what she saw.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Report: Minneapolis traffic-related deaths dropped ‘significantly’ between 2023 and 2024

Report: Minneapolis traffic-related deaths dropped ‘significantly’ between 2023 and 2024

A report released this week shows that traffic-related deaths on Minneapolis streets dropped significantly between 2023 and 2024. However, those numbers are still higher than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for March 21

Morning Announcements for March 21

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, March 21. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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European military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force

European military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force

The number of troops that would help enforce a peace in Ukraine is vague. Officials have cited figures of between 10,000 and 30,000 troops as part of what’s been termed a “reassurance force.”
by The Associated Press

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Sudan’s army recapture presidential palace in Khartoum

Sudan’s army recapture presidential palace in Khartoum

Sudan’s army has taken control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, in a major turning point during the war. The palace and the capital had been occupied by the Rapid Support Force paramilitary since the start of the war, but over the last year the army have been making gradual gains.
by Emmanuel Akinwotu

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3 people face federal charges for Tesla attacks. Are such acts domestic terrorism?

3 people face federal charges for Tesla attacks. Are such acts domestic terrorism?

Attorney General Pamela Bondi says the accused are part of a “wave of domestic terrorism.” Experts say this is a common stance of the federal government and can be used to seek stiffer penalties.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Rep. Omar criticizes Trump’s policies. Red Lake High School shooting victims remembered

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar hosted a town hall meeting Thursday night in Minneapolis. She spent much of the discussion criticizing the policies of President Donald Trump. And former Red Lake High School students will honor the people who lost their lives during a school shooting 20 years ago.
by Phil Picardi

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How the Education Department cuts could hurt low-income and rural schools

How the Education Department cuts could hurt low-income and rural schools

With cuts to nearly all the staff at the Department of Education’s primary data agency, low-income and rural schools may not get the federal funds they rely on in coming years.
by Jonaki Mehta

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Fire shuts down London’s Heathrow Airport, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands

Fire shuts down London’s Heathrow Airport, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands

A large fire near London’s Heathrow Airport knocked out power to Europe’s busiest flight hub and forced it to shut all day. That is disrupting global travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers Friday. 
by The Associated Press

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Cold front increases winds Friday; some rain, snow chances ahead

Cold front increases winds Friday; some rain, snow chances ahead

A cold front moving across the state will increase winds and drop temperatures from north to south. We also have a couple of rain, snow chances ahead. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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20 years later, lives affected by the school shooting in Red Lake will be memorialized

20 years later, lives affected by the school shooting in Red Lake will be memorialized

Several former Red Lake High School students, with the support of a former teacher, say it’s time to publicly memorialize those who lost their lives during a shooting at the school 20 years ago. They intend to honor those affected by the tragedy.
by Melissa Olson

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Minneapolis small business saves woman from overdose death with Narcan

Minneapolis small business saves woman from overdose death with Narcan

Employees at Smitten Kitten found a woman unresponsive in her car after an overdose. After the owner of the business administered seven doses of naloxone, she survived.
by Sam Stroozas

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Minneapolis school board set to unveil cuts to close $75 million budget gap

Minneapolis school board set to unveil cuts to close $75 million budget gap

Minneapolis school board members on Tuesday night are expected to lay out planned cuts to balance the budget for next school year. A recent survey of Twin Cities area school districts shows other school systems struggling to close gaps as well.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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