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Judge orders U of M student's release from ICE custody

Judge orders U of M student's release from ICE custody

A U.S. District Court judge ordered the immediate release of the University of Minnesota student who was detained by immigration officials in March, ruling that the detention violates his procedural due process rights under the Fifth Amendment.
by Sarah Thamer

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A Jan. 6 rioter convicted of assaulting police scored a visit to the White House

A Jan. 6 rioter convicted of assaulting police scored a visit to the White House

Two pardoned Jan. 6 rioters posted photos and videos of themselves visiting the White House. One of them was convicted of assaulting police and texted after the riot, "I have murder in my heart."
by Tom Dreisbach

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Kody Clemens hits walk-off double to give Twins 6-5 win over Guardians in Game 1 of doubleheader

Kody Clemens hits walk-off double to give Twins 6-5 win over Guardians in Game 1 of doubleheader

Kody Clemens doubled home the game-winning run with two out in the ninth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 in the resumption of a suspended game.
by The Associated Press

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Lynx beat Wings 85-81 for 2nd time in 5 days, spoiling homecoming for Bueckers

Lynx beat Wings 85-81 for 2nd time in 5 days, spoiling homecoming for Bueckers

Napheesa Collier had 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their second victory over the Dallas Wings in five days, an 85-81 decision that spoiled the homecoming for first overall draft pick Paige Bueckers.
by Anika Besst and The Associated Press

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Minneapolis, St. Paul drop in rankings, but stay in top 5 list of park systems for U.S. cities

Minneapolis, St. Paul drop in rankings, but stay in top 5 list of park systems for U.S. cities

The Trust for Public Land ranks the 100 most populous U.S. cities’ park systems using five categories: acreage, access, equity, investment and amenities. The Twin Cities are in the top 5 for 2025, but they ranked lower than last year.
by Lisa Ryan

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Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75

Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly has died at age 75. His family says he died at home Wednesday morning, surrounded by family members. He is best known as an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis will follow police reform consent decree, despite DOJ dismissal

Minneapolis will follow police reform consent decree, despite DOJ dismissal

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss its case against the city of Minneapolis that could have resulted in a federal consent decree and mandated reforms for the Minneapolis Police Department. 
by MPR News Staff

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These 7 executive actions show how Trump wants to reshape American history

These 7 executive actions show how Trump wants to reshape American history

President Trump wants to reframe how the country’s stories are told. But historians are pushing back, saying the administration’s actions amount to an attack on core institutions — and on history itself.
by Bill Chappell

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