Stories from March 22, 2026

Slow clearing skies lead to cooler conditions
Clearing skies and calming winds Sunday night will lead to chilly conditions, followed by a gradual warmup through midweek.
Battle's last-second jumper gives Minnesota 65-63 win over Mississippi in women's NCAA Tournament
Amaya Battle hit a tiebreaking jump shot with 0.7 seconds left, lifting Minnesota past Mississippi 65-63 in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years.
Feds drop charges against Brooklyn Park woman after mistakenly arresting her in church protest
Heather Danae Lewis faced two federal charges as part of a group of protesters who disrupted a church service in St. Paul during an anti-ICE demonstration in January. But she never took part in the protest.
Enhanced role for immigration officers at U.S. airports as shutdown frustrates travelers
Federal immigration agents newly ordered to U.S. airports by President Donald Trump to help relieve security line congestion may guard exit lanes or check passenger IDs as a budget impasse has air travelers frustrated over hours-long waits
How one Minnesota school is bouncing back after the ICE surge
NPR spent time inside a Minnesota school talking with educators, parents and children as it tries to help kids feel safe again after the ICE surge.
Cold front brings cooler temperatures and cloudy skies
Minnesota is experiencing a quick turnaround in weather as the passage of a cold front has brought a noticeable drop in temperatures and a shift to more typical March conditions.