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Hundreds gather at the Minnesota Capitol for May Day rally, International Workers’ Day

Hundreds gather at the Minnesota Capitol for May Day rally, International Workers’ Day

Sara Nelson is the International President of the Association of Flight Attendants and flew to Minnesota from Washington, D.C. to join the rally. Nelson said the day is important because it marks a significant moment in history when workers stood up for their rights — and a reminder that the fight continues today.
by Sarah Thamer

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‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer-songwriter Jill Sobule killed in Woodbury house fire

‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer-songwriter Jill Sobule killed in Woodbury house fire

Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with the gay-themed song “I Kissed a Girl,” died in a house fire Thursday. She was 66.
by The Associated Press

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Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS

Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS

In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.
by David Folkenflik

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Marshall man whose student visa was revoked remains detained

Marshall man whose student visa was revoked remains detained

The hearing was at times heated, due to exchanges between his attorney and the judge. His attorney argued his detainment was illegal and requested that the removal proceedings be terminated. However, Judge Sarah Mazzie said the U.S. Department of State revoked the visa and concluded that she does not have “judicial review” to terminate removal proceedings.
by Hannah Yang

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For two women whose misdemeanors defined life, new ‘clean slate’ program is ‘joyful’

For two women whose misdemeanors defined life, new ‘clean slate’ program is ‘joyful’

Around 500,000 Minnesotans with low-level offenses will have their criminal records sealed through Minnesota’s new automatic expungement law, which has been delayed since January. Officials are aiming for the first round of records to be expunged in late June.
by Nicole Ki

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For 50 years, Hmong immigrants and their children have shaped Minnesota culture

For 50 years, Hmong immigrants and their children have shaped Minnesota culture

In honor of 50 years of Hmong refugee resettlement and immigration to Minnesota, MPR News will feature Hmong Minnesotans in a variety of careers through the month of May as part of our “ChangeMakers” series. This series highlights Minnesotans from diverse and often underrepresented backgrounds who are making an impact. 
by Lisa Ryan, Kyra Miles and MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis police announce arrest in Tuesday quadruple homicide

Minneapolis police announce arrest in Tuesday quadruple homicide

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said an FBI SWAT team and a U.S. Marshals Service task force arrested a suspect Thursday afternoon in connection with a shooting this week that left four people dead and another with life-threatening injuries. O’Hara said the man was taken into custody near the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
by MPR News Staff

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RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines

RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines

The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.
by Rob Stein

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