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Jaden McDaniels leads Timberwolves on both ends of the court in 110-98 clincher to oust Nuggets in 6
Jaden McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points in a surprise start for the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves in a 110-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 that finished off another tense NBA playoff series between the rivals.
ICE surge hurt students across Minnesota, principals say
More than 80 percent of Minnesota principals responding to a recent statewide survey said the federal immigration raids led to thousands of fearful students missing school, which set back their learning. Immigrant kids were not the only ones hurt.
Pardons emerge as last resort for some immigrants facing deportation
Several immigrants in Minnesota are asking the state Friday to pardon criminal convictions that could result in their deportation. Legal experts say for those who lost permanent status due to a conviction, a pardon could be the only way to get that status back.
In the wake of ICE surge, May Day organizers in Minneapolis say stakes are higher this year
International Workers’ Day is a global movement for labor organizing, protest and solidarity. Organizers in Minneapolis say this year’s observation has special meaning after workers — particularly immigrant workers — bore the brunt of a surge of federal agents this winter.
MN Shortlist May 1-7: Musicals, a secret circus and an exhibition on Native American treaties
A secret circus of puppets, lumberjack songs and a collection of stringed instruments that survived the Holocaust — find out more in this week’s MN Shortlist.
85 years after he left home, WWII Medal of Honor recipient will be buried in New Ulm
Exactly 85 years since Captain Willibald C. Bianchi left his hometown of New Ulm in 1941, the World War II Medal of Honor recipient's remains have finally returned home to his family. On Saturday, he’ll be buried with full military honors with his family by his side.
Minneapolis high school swimmer invents device that detects harmful pool chemicals
Aditi Gandhi, a student athlete from the Blake School in Minneapolis, has invented a device that continuously monitors for chloramines, a toxic type of chemical compound found in swimming pools.
For some in St. Cloud’s Somali community, stress from ICE surge strained mental health
ICE agents arresting and detaining immigrants in St. Cloud earlier this year brought intense fear and anxiety to the Somali community that lasted for months. Some are still feeling the effects.