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For Valerie Castile, every day is a tribute to her son Philando

For Valerie Castile, every day is a tribute to her son Philando

Valerie Castile lost her son Philando 10 years ago on Monday when he was killed by a police officer in a traffic stop in Falcon Heights. Since then, she’s worked to honor his memory by pushing for policy changes and organizing annual events to celebrate him.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota Aurora headed to national semifinals this weekend

Minnesota Aurora headed to national semifinals this weekend

The Minnesota Aurora are headed west to the national semifinals of the USL W League on Saturday. That’s after the pre-professional soccer team earned a dramatic win over the holiday weekend.
by Phineas Pope

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Three drownings reported in Minnesota over holiday weekend

Three drownings reported in Minnesota over holiday weekend

At least three people drowned in Minnesota lakes and rivers over the holiday weekend, and a teenager was critically injured while swimming at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Former Duluth EPA biologists sue Trump administration, alleging they were fired illegally

Former Duluth EPA biologists sue Trump administration, alleging they were fired illegally

The two Duluth biologists were among seven former employees who are suing the EPA in an effort to get their jobs back. They argue they were unlawfully fired last year for signing a letter that publicly criticized the Trump administration.
by Dan Kraker

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