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Fargo Forum lets go of liberal columnists, sparking protest
Forum Communications, which owns newspapers and TV stations throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and both Dakotas, parted ways last week with left-leaning columnists. The move has sparked protest from readers.
The WNBA expansion draft is Friday. Here’s how it works
The league’s expansion draft on Friday will determine part of the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo’s make-ups and who will be leaving the rosters of existing teams. Two teams will make their debut in the 2026 season as the WNBA expands to 15 teams.
From classroom to sugarbush, immersion school connects students to Indigenous language and culture
Wicoie Nandagikendan, an early childhood Dakota and Ojibwe immersion program, uses cultural teachings and family engagement for hands-on language learning. Despite funding freezes and external pressures, the program has remained open, supporting young learners in their language journey.
Minnesotans challenge warrantless ICE raids in new lawsuit
Six Minnesotans filed suit Thursday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, alleging agents unlawfully entered homes without judicial warrants.
Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down as the United States wages a war against Iran.
Minnesota’s job engine stalled in January
Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up to 4.4 percent in January, which was slightly higher than the national average.
 Medicare payments set to flow again to Minnesota rural hospitals after months of delay
Incorrectly denied Medicare claims the past few months led to holdups in millions of dollars in reimbursement payments to some rural state hospitals that put at least one near the brink of closing. Officials say the problems have been fixed and money should start moving soon.
Trump says Pam Bondi, loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, out as attorney general
President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general. Bondi's departure ends the contentious tenure of a Trump loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw firings of career employees and moved to investigate the Republican president’s perceived enemies.
Interim Hennepin Healthcare leader steps down
Dr. Kevin Croston resigned Wednesday. He was appointed to the position after the previous interim CEO stepped down in January.
Allina Health doctors, clinicians reach tentative first contract agreement
After more than two years of negotiations, a union representing more than 600 doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners at Allina Health clinics has reached a tentative first contract agreement.