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Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers

The Vatican has responded aggressively to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent. The Vatican on Thursday declared that the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church and it excommunicated its bishops.
by The Associated Press

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Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands

Trump visits newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands

President Donald Trump visited the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota on Wednesday. The $450 million library project explores the 26th president's life in the rugged, remote landscape where he roamed as a cowboy and big game hunter in the 1880s.
by The Associated Press

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Water rescues and roads closed: Torrential rains cause flash flooding in southern Minnesota

Water rescues and roads closed: Torrential rains cause flash flooding in southern Minnesota

Torrential rain early Thursday led to flash flooding across parts of southern Minnesota, leading to water rescues and forcing several roadway closures, including Interstate 90. It has since reopened.
by Andrew Krueger, Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Molly Castle Work

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Taj Bradley fans 11 in Twins' 8-3 win over the Astros

Taj Bradley fans 11 in Twins' 8-3 win over the Astros

Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night. Bradley (7-3) allowed a run and four hits and walked four in five innings.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota crop art is on display in Washington, D.C., for America’s 250th

Minnesota crop art is on display in Washington, D.C., for America’s 250th

Explore Minnesota partnered with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to design the state’s pavilion in Washington, D.C. The pieces feature a dedication to Al’s Breakfast in Minneapolis, a “croppie” fish and a “crop star.”
by Sam Stroozas

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Weeds, moisture, and labor shortages. Report shows where regional agriculture feels the most pain

Weeds, moisture, and labor shortages. Report shows where regional agriculture feels the most pain

A new report shows five pain points that’ve caused trouble for farmers in South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota. Skilled labor shortages and less reliable weed control are among the biggest issues.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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What would removing Twin Cities locks and dams mean for the Mississippi River?

What would removing Twin Cities locks and dams mean for the Mississippi River?

Some environmental groups think removing the locks and dams would help restore the ecological health of the river and create new recreational opportunities, but many questions remain. Several studies aim to provide answers.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘Still feeling it’: How the ICE surge took its toll on one Minnesota school district

‘Still feeling it’: How the ICE surge took its toll on one Minnesota school district

The flood of federal immigration agents into the Twin Cities faded slowly over the spring. But in suburban Columbia Heights, educators, students and community members say the trauma lingers.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Art Hounds: Surreal drawings, sculpture strolls and a timely theatrical return

Art Hounds: Surreal drawings, sculpture strolls and a timely theatrical return

Art Hounds recommend for the holiday weekend: a surreal drawing exhibition, self-guided sculpture walks across Minnesota and a timely return of Michael Torsch’s “In the Backroom.”
by Emily Bright

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