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Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
Minneapolis police participation with Homeland Security Task Force raises concerns
City officials say the task force was not related to civil immigration law enforcement. However, some say, given how the surge damaged trust between citizens and local and federal law enforcement, this kind of cooperation doesn’t help efforts to repair those relations.
'It's very overwhelming': Minnesota drivers make tough choices at the gas pump as prices rise
A gallon of regular gas is about $3.99 in Minnesota, with some Twin Cities gas stations charging more than $4 a gallon on Wednesday. The national average is about $4.30 a gallon.
Transgender athlete reaches settlement with USA Powerlifting
Minnesota trans athlete JayCee Cooper has reached a settlement agreement with USA Powerlifting, after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the organization violated her rights by barring her from women’s competitions.
Art Hounds: Fresh dance, short plays and a nightmare gala
Art Hounds recommend Strange Loop Project’s “Fresh Baked,” Threshold Theater’s “More 4Play” and Plains Art Museum’s Spring Gala.
Amid DEI backlash, a liberal and a conservative Minnesotan seek common ground
Prince Corbett leans liberal; Kofi Montzka considers herself a conservative. They’re both Black Minnesotans who want to bridge political divides and address racial disparities. The challenge? Figuring out how to find common ground amidst their big political differences.
How rising jet fuel prices are driving up the cost of fighting wildfires
The Iran war has nearly doubled jet fuel prices in the United States. That means the bill for firefighting aircraft operations this summer will likely rise by tens of millions of dollars.