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A study found toxic metals in popular tampon brands. Here’s what experts advise

A study found toxic metals in popular tampon brands. Here’s what experts advise

A first-of-its-kind study found lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in various tampon brands, but didn’t link them to harmful health effects. Experts explain why it matters — and what to watch for.
by Rachel Treisman

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15,000 free hot dogs, wiener dog races and small town charm? That’s Hot Dog Nite in Luverne

15,000 free hot dogs, wiener dog races and small town charm? That’s Hot Dog Nite in Luverne

The town of about 5,000 nestled along the Rock River in far southwestern Minnesota has been celebrating this quirky little festival for six decades and counting.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Marathon Oil reaches $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations in North Dakota

Marathon Oil reaches $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations in North Dakota

The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations at the company’s oil and gas operations in the Forth Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
by The Associated Press

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Shelley Duvall, star of ’The Shining,’ ’Nashville,’ dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, star of ’The Shining,’ ’Nashville,’ dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” has died.
by The Associated Press

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‘Hyper violence to heritage’: a new exhibition of Latine artists explores the cultural significance of blood

‘Hyper violence to heritage’: a new exhibition of Latine artists explores the cultural significance of blood

The Minnesota Museum of American Art is hosting “Hilo de la Sangre,” an exhibition featuring diverse works from Latine artists exploring themes of heritage, violence and identity through the lens of blood’s cultural significance.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minneapolis park workers extend strike indefinitely

Minneapolis park workers extend strike indefinitely

Minneapolis park workers have been on the picket line for more than a week. Thursday was supposed to be the end of the week-long strike, but it was extended — and there’s no end in sight.
by Cari Spencer

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Biden is holding a rare solo news conference to try to show he’s up for this campaign

Biden is holding a rare solo news conference to try to show he’s up for this campaign

President Biden’s first formal solo news conference of the year is being closely watched to see how he handles curveballs. Many in his own party want him to step back from his reelection bid.
by Tamara Keith and Deepa Shivaram

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