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Stories from March 21, 2026

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has died. He was 81.
by The Associated Press

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Theo of Golden’ by Allan Levi

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Theo of Golden’ by Allan Levi

Elizabeth Mattson of Henry's Books in Spearfish, South Dakota, recommends "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi.
by Emily Bright

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DNR bills central Minnesota woman nearly $150,000 for costs of fighting wildfire

DNR bills central Minnesota woman nearly $150,000 for costs of fighting wildfire

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants a court to hold Elizabeth Young liable for its expenses to combat a grass fire that started on property owned by her husband. Young did not report the fire, which burned more than 2,000 acres last April.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota's new paid leave program is a godsend to some, frustrating to others

Minnesota's new paid leave program is a godsend to some, frustrating to others

Minnesota’s new Paid Leave Act allows most Minnesota workers to take up to 12 weeks of paid time off for an injury or illness or to care for a family member. About 65,000 Minnesotans have already applied. Some love it while others find the process frustrating.
by Noah Bloch

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Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight

Iran war enters its fourth week with no clear end in sight

As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week, President Trump says the U.S. is considering "winding down" military efforts, as it also seeks to ease the energy crisis by lifting sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea.
by NPR Staff

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