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Multiple deaths reported in North Carolina crash of business jet connected to retired NASCAR driver

Multiple deaths reported in North Carolina crash of business jet connected to retired NASCAR driver

A business jet has crashed at a regional airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people. Authorities say the Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, about 45 miles north of Charlotte.
by The Associated Press

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Ramsey County prosecutors will not charge St. Paul officers in fatal shooting

Ramsey County prosecutors will not charge St. Paul officers in fatal shooting

The Ramsey County Attorney's Office says it will not bring criminal charges against two St. Paul police officers involved in a fatal shooting in November 2024. Prosecutors say they believe the the use of force was justified, as the man allegedly pointed a gun at officers.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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ICE is reopening shuttered prisons as detention centers. Many have a troubled past

ICE is reopening shuttered prisons as detention centers. Many have a troubled past

In its push for more immigrant detention space, the Trump administration is reopening shuttered prisons in several states. Many of these facilities, closed amid allegations of abuse and mismanagement.
by Meg Anderson

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Highways closed as blizzard conditions sweep into parts of Minnesota

Highways closed as blizzard conditions sweep into parts of Minnesota

Authorities closed highways across parts of the Red River Valley on Thursday as blizzard conditions swept into the region. The treacherous travel conditions spread east across Minnesota through the day.
by Andrew Krueger and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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How is ICE enforcement affecting child care? 5 questions, answered

How is ICE enforcement affecting child care? 5 questions, answered

Tensions remain high in Minnesota’s Somali community as federal immigration agents continue their two-week surge in the Twin Cities, and it's impacting young children and their caregivers.
by Kyra Miles

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Onset of Minnesota paid family and medical leave program viewed as new type of safety net

Onset of Minnesota paid family and medical leave program viewed as new type of safety net

Minnesota’s paid family and medical leave program launches with the new year. Thousands are preparing to tap the benefits that will offer three-quarters of Minnesota workers more benefits than they have now.
by Dana Ferguson

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Online posts allege a ‘cover up’ at the U, but officials say they wanted to protect student privacy

Online posts allege a ‘cover up’ at the U, but officials say they wanted to protect student privacy

Viral social media posts stoked fears that the University of Minnesota was hiding information about a student incident. A university spokesperson said leaders didn’t share more information because it was protecting student privacy.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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