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Gov. Tim Walz defends $430,000 ask for legal counsel used to prep for congressional hearing

Gov. Tim Walz defends $430,000 ask for legal counsel used to prep for congressional hearing

The governor said the outside counsel had additional expertise in immigration law needed to prepare for the House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary states last month. Minnesota doesn’t have a sanctuary law, although some communities in the state do have ordinances limiting participation in immigration actions.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota extends P.J. Fleck's contract by 1 year through 2030 with retention bonus bump

Minnesota extends P.J. Fleck's contract by 1 year through 2030 with retention bonus bump

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2030 season. The university's board of regents approved the deal. His $6 million annual salary remains unchanged, but retention bonuses have increased. Fleck will earn $1 million for staying through 2025.
by The Associated Press

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St. Cloud State University's interim president to depart early

St. Cloud State University's interim president to depart early

Larry Dietz took the two-year post last July, but announced Monday that he will be leaving by the end of this year to deal with health challenges in his family.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Father charged in death of Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins

Father charged in death of Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins

Authorities have charged a Columbia Heights man with second-degree murder after his 16-year-old son was found dead weeks after going missing.
by Mark Zdechlik

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What's on the table for the 5 African Presidents meeting Trump at the White House?

What's on the table for the 5 African Presidents meeting Trump at the White House?

President Donald Trump is hosting 5 African leaders in Washington this week — a mini summit that's raising eyebrows over who was invited, what's on the table, and what it signals about U.S. rivalry with China and BRICS in Africa.
by Jewel Bright

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A battle is unfolding in Europe over the future of wolves

A battle is unfolding in Europe over the future of wolves

Europe recently downgraded the protected status of wolves, sparking concern among conservationists who warn this may undo decades of progress and lead to the species becoming threatened again.
by Ruth Sherlock

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Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill ‘science fair’

Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill ‘science fair’

On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.
by Scott Neuman

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After quitting antidepressants, some people suffer surprising, lingering symptoms

After quitting antidepressants, some people suffer surprising, lingering symptoms

Some people say antidepressants left them with debilitating symptoms for years — even decades — after going off the medications. Their ranks are growing online as they push for recognition and research.

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