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Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River near Illinois

Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River near Illinois

Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials said.
by The Associated Press

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Months after shooting in south Minneapolis, community shows up for National Night Out

Months after shooting in south Minneapolis, community shows up for National Night Out

Residents of one apartment building in south Minneapolis gathered Tuesday on National Night Out to eat and play games. Organizers of the event say it was an important opportunity for residents to connect with one another after their neighborhood had been rocked by violence this past April.
by Melissa Olson

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What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

Tens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal residency are losing access to in-state tuition as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. The Justice Department has been suing states to end these tuition breaks.
by The Associated Press

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Congress looks to ease veterans' use of health care outside the VA

Congress looks to ease veterans' use of health care outside the VA

It can be difficult for veterans to use their health benefits for care outside the federal system. A bill in Congress could ease that. Opponents are wary funds being "siphoned" away from the VA.
by Tony Leys

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Trump cuts threaten access to birth control for millions of women

Trump cuts threaten access to birth control for millions of women

Birth control is routine for many Americans and polls show it's popular across party lines. Now, the Trump administration is withholding funds that provide contraception for low income people.
by Katia Riddle

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What to know as Trump’s immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

What to know as Trump’s immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

Tens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal residency are losing access to in-state tuition as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. The Justice Department has been suing states to end these tuition breaks. 
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty won’t run for a second term

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty won’t run for a second term

In a statement, Moriarty said that rather than running for reelection next year, she is instead “choosing to focus on creating enduring change in the system” over the remaining 17 months of her term.
by MPR News Staff, Lisa Ryan and Gretchen Brown

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