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‘The power of truth:’ How high school students reported on the ICE surge in their front yard 
Student journalists at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis witnessed federal agents shove staffers and students and deploy pepper spray on school grounds last January. That inspired them to report stories of how that event and the ICE surge impacted their colleagues and communities.
Hantavirus expert says risk to Minnesotans is low
Headlines about the outbreak echo the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. But Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist Leah Bauck tells MPR News it’s very different from COVID and hantavirus remains rare in Minnesota.
NTSB: Pilot radioed 'abort' shortly before plane crashed near Crystal Airport, killing 2
Federal investigators report that a pilot radioed “abort, abort” and started turning shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport last month before the plane crashed, killing North Dakota lawmaker Liz Conmy and her partner.
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom
A system used by thousands of schools and universities — including the University of Minnesota — went offline Thursday during a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education’s dependence on technology.
The Vikings agree to a 1-year deal with receiver Jauan Jennings
Jauan Jennings agreed to one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings to give the team a needed third option at receiver. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said the deal could be worth up to $13 million.
Maggie Flaherty, Hayley Scamurra score 24 seconds apart as Victoire beat Frost 2-1 in PWHL playoffs
Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart early in the second period, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 27 saves, and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 in the PWHL playoffs.