First U.S.-born pope elected. Summer fishing season opens
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An official with the Diocese of Winona-Rochester says he did not expect to see a U.S.-born pope elected in his lifetime. But the Rev. Will Thompson, vicar general of the diocese, says the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV will be beneficial to the U.S. church.
The opening of the summer fishing season this weekend is expected to bring a flood of anglers to Minnesota lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says about half a million people are expected to fish Saturday — on the opening day of the walleye, northern pike, bass and trout season.
Gov. Tim Walz says it’s getting late for budget negotiations, but it’s not unusual for things to take this long at the state Capitol.
The University of Minnesota says it has lost more than $22 million from 79 federal government grant-funded projects since President Donald Trump took office.
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Minnesota Catholics react as Robert Prevost elected first pope from U.S. in history
Warm weather, relaxed limits suggest strong Minnesota fishing opener this weekend
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