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After his parents’ killing, Colin Hortman is working through grief, searching for ways to honor them

After his parents’ killing, Colin Hortman is working through grief, searching for ways to honor them

As the Minnesota Legislature prepares to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, their son Colin shares in an MPR News interview how he’s coping with grief and hoping their deaths remain a clarion call for toned-down political rhetoric. 
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst and Lukas Levin

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After a series of tragic events, lawmakers return to the Capitol with grief and calls for action

After a series of tragic events, lawmakers return to the Capitol with grief and calls for action

Since last session, Minnesota has seen a political assassination, a deadly school shooting and an unprecedented and deadly immigration enforcement operation. Each of those tragedies have led to calls for change, and they bring a different focus to an election-year session.
by Peter Cox

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Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape

Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape

“There doesn’t seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum,” Obama said in an interview that was posted on YouTube Saturday.
by Chandelis Duster

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Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose classic roles included the wily confidant of the first two “Godfather” movies, had died at age 95. He first gained notice for a small part as the reclusive neighbor in “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
by The Associated Press

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Frankel makes 21 saves, U.S. beats Sweden 5-0 to reach Olympic women’s hockey final

Frankel makes 21 saves, U.S. beats Sweden 5-0 to reach Olympic women’s hockey final

Aerin Frankel stopped 21 shots for her third shutout of the Olympic women’s hockey tournament and the favored United States advanced to the gold-medal game by defeating Sweden 5-0 at the Milan Cortina Games.
by The Associated Press

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Farm income is declining in the Upper Midwest

Farm income is declining in the Upper Midwest

A survey of lenders said farm incomes were down in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will stay down into 2026.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota names one of its founders as new CEO

Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota names one of its founders as new CEO

The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota's new CEO Kim Kleven knows the educational institution inside and out, as she's been with the organization as a volunteer, board member, and staff member since its inception. If fact, the idea for a space for children of all backgrounds to learn, grow and play was largely her idea.
by Hannah Yang

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Near record high gold and silver prices make coin and jewelry exchange shops busy

Near record high gold and silver prices make coin and jewelry exchange shops busy

The Olympic Gold and silver medals some Minnesota athletes are pursuing are worth more than ever this winter, thanks to skyrocketing gold and silver prices. While the prices have dropped somewhat from record highs reached in late January, they’re still much higher than a year ago, as uncertainty about the economy drives investors towards more stable options.
by Noah Bloch

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Protests, skepticism continue in Minnesota following announcement that federal surge is ending

Protests, skepticism continue in Minnesota following announcement that federal surge is ending

Protests against the surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota continued over the weekend, even after last week’s announcement that the operation is winding down. While there’s relief — there’s also still fear, sadness, skepticism and anger in communities across the state.
by Nicole Ki and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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