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MN Shortlist, April 24-30: Little Women, Fallout, accordions and more

MN Shortlist, April 24-30: Little Women, Fallout, accordions and more

This week’s MN Shortlist features a great American novel adapted for the stage, music from a video game-turned-TV show and Parisian cafes, a new rural arts space and the regional premiere of a play that recounts part of the European migrant crisis.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Jacob Aloi

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‘We all know someone’: At the Capitol, a bipartisan effort to end predatory grooming

‘We all know someone’: At the Capitol, a bipartisan effort to end predatory grooming

A group of Minnesota lawmakers, law enforcement and former students are banding together to prevent and penalize predatory grooming in K-12 schools. Some, including a key lawmaker, are survivors of abuse by teachers.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Researchers perplexed by growing numbers of 'zombie' fish deep in Lake Superior

Researchers perplexed by growing numbers of 'zombie' fish deep in Lake Superior

Scientists have discovered a growing number of emaciated lake trout deep in Lake Superior, about half their normal body weight. They’re racing to learn what’s behind the phenomenon.
by Dan Kraker

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As 2 in 5 college students experience food insecurity, more of them rely on food pantries

As 2 in 5 college students experience food insecurity, more of them rely on food pantries

2 in 5 college students are experiencing food insecurity across the country. In Minnesota, the demand for access to free healthy foods continues to rise as higher grocery prices mean more students need to rely on food aid to stay in school.
by Hannah Yang

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Vikings use first-round pick on Florida DT Caleb Banks, who broke his foot before the combine

Vikings use first-round pick on Florida DT Caleb Banks, who broke his foot before the combine

The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th pick in the first round of the NFL draft, adding some interior bulk and athleticism with a raw prospect whose recent injury likely pushed him down the board.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. Senate candidate Royce White is under order to avoid ex-wife, their son over threats

U.S. Senate candidate Royce White is under order to avoid ex-wife, their son over threats

Royce White, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has been ordered to stay away from his ex-wife and one of his children because of allegations of threats and physical abuse. He is challenging the order in the state Court of Appeals and disputes being abusive.
by Peter Cox

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Ceremony provides prayer, healing for Twin Cities waterway on Earth Day

Ceremony provides prayer, healing for Twin Cities waterway on Earth Day

For some, celebrating Earth Day means cleaning up litter, spending time outside or getting ready to plant a garden. For others, it’s an opportunity to honor the water. Several dozen people took part in a water walk on Wednesday to honor Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ, or Bassett Creek.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

Council members approved ordinances to decriminalize drug paraphernalia and extend the city’s eviction notice timeline. The council also failed to override a mayoral veto on the reappointment of Todd Barnette as public safety commissioner.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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