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She lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants

She lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants

A former Minnesota U.S. Forest Service employee who lost her job in a mass federal layoff by the Trump administration is learning to navigate life with her new adopted husky, a retired sled dog from Denali National Park.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Masked immigration agents are spurring fear and confusion across the U.S.

Masked immigration agents are spurring fear and confusion across the U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security says federal agents arresting immigrants are hiding their faces for their own safety. Legal advocates say the practice undermines public trust.
by Leila Fadel

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‘A bright light’: Nancy Cassutt Ison worked in journalism for more than 40 years

‘A bright light’: Nancy Cassutt Ison worked in journalism for more than 40 years

Nancy Cassutt Ison, 64, who worked more than four decades as a journalist and media executive died last month at her home in Hudson, Wis. A visitation and funeral are scheduled for Thursday.
by Jon Collins

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Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says

Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says

An investigation by Wisconsin's elections commission has concluded that unlawful actions by Madison's former city clerk led to nearly 200 absentee ballots going uncounted in the 2024 presidential election.
by The Associated Press

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New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic

New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
by Laura Sullivan

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Couple admits submitting hundreds of fake voter registration forms

Couple admits submitting hundreds of fake voter registration forms

A former Minnesota resident appeared in federal court this week and admitted filling out hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications. 58-year-old Ronnie Williams and Lorraine Lee Combs —his 57-year-old romantic partner— were charged with conspiracy to engage in voter registration fraud last month.
by Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: Audio scavenger hunts, pottery favorites and outdoor scenes on canvas

Art Hounds: Audio scavenger hunts, pottery favorites and outdoor scenes on canvas

Jamie Daniels of St. Paul, Cindy Ihlenfeld of Mahtomedi and Lou Ferreri of St. Paul share what’s catching their eyes and ears this week, from a new season of sidewalk audio plays to a curated pottery show and impressionistic people at play.
by Emily Bright

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