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For these goats in Minnesota parks, invasive plants are on the menu

For these goats in Minnesota parks, invasive plants are on the menu

As you may have seen — and heard — in your neighborhood, goats have been hired by cities or private landowners across Minnesota for years now, to help control invasive species such as buckthorn. Research shows they can bring added benefits to the landscape.
by Phineas Pope

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Yeboah scores 2 goals, Minnesota beats Earthquakes 5-1, snaps 9-game winless streak

Yeboah scores 2 goals, Minnesota beats Earthquakes 5-1, snaps 9-game winless streak

Kelvin Yeboah scored two goals to help Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5-1, snapping a nine-game winless streak. Minnesota (7-7-7) won for the first time since a 3-2 victory on May 2 at Columbus.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration’s 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules

Trump administration’s 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules

The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.
by Michael Copley

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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Rochester to announce new autism initiative

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Rochester to announce new autism initiative

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made autism a priority in his agency, but he consistently spreads false information about the condition, including claims that Tylenol causes it. He visited Rochester Friday to share his near autism initiative in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
by Molly Castle Work

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‘What’s in it for us?’ Residents slam data center plans for former Star Tribune printing plant

‘What’s in it for us?’ Residents slam data center plans for former Star Tribune printing plant

Hundreds of residents oppose a plan to turn the former Star Tribune printing plant into a data center. Resident feedback was presented Saturday and the North Loop Neighborhood Association will decide if they support the project at their meeting Wednesday.
by Cait Kelley and Matt Mikus

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Right wing influencer Jake Lang arrested in Minneapolis for suspicion of rioting

Right wing influencer Jake Lang arrested in Minneapolis for suspicion of rioting

Minneapolis police arrested far-right influencer Jake Lang and six of his supporters for rioting Saturday outside city hall. Police said Lang and his entourage drove onto the sidewalk in front of city hall toward a crowd.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse just before deadline for tariffs

U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse just before deadline for tariffs

The midnight deadline means the U.S. has imposed 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada "will match those tariffs dollar for dollar."
by Miguel Macias

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France homers, drives in 3 runs as Padres beat Twins 6-2

France homers, drives in 3 runs as Padres beat Twins 6-2

Ty France homered and drove in three runs and Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 in the opener of a three-game series between teams fighting for wild-card berths.
by The Associated Press

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