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Out to Lunch: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan sees reflection, even on the hard moments, as a gift
In a new series, Minnesota Now is sitting down for a meal with people from news and culture to get to know them better. First, we go to Owamni with DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency. Eight candidates are seeking to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison, including one Minnesota candidate, Ken Martin, who is the Chairman of the state's DFL Party.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
Center for Victims of Torture dramatically slashes workforce after Trump administration orders
President Donald Trump’s executive orders forced many international humanitarian organizations, like St. Paul-based Center for Victims of Torture, to cut spending and furlough staff.
Claire Thompson's 2 goals, assist help Frost to 4-3 shootout win over Sceptres
Claire Thompson scored two goals and added an assist on her 27th birthday, Maddie Rooney had 24 saves — including three in the shootout — to help the Minnesota Frost beat the Toronto Sceptres 4-3. 
An unlikely symbol of cooperation, the barn owl brings Arab and Israeli scientists together
A cross-border conservation project centered on barn owls is fostering cooperation between Israeli and Arab scientists, offering a rare example of coexistence in the conflict-ridden Middle East.