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“The Intern in Charge”: Meet the 22-Year-Old Trump’s Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention

One year out of college and with no apparent national security expertise, Thomas Fugate is the Department of Homeland Security official tasked with overseeing the government’s main hub for combating violent extremism.

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Trump's surgeon general pick criticizes others' conflicts but profits from wellness product sales

Trump's surgeon general pick criticizes others' conflicts but profits from wellness product sales

President Donald Trump’s pick to be U.S. surgeon general has said the nation’s medical and food systems are corrupted by special interests and people out to make a profit at the expense of Americans’ health.
by The Associated Press

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‘No more floppy disks’: Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstacles

‘No more floppy disks’: Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstacles

The fragile state of the U.S. air traffic control system was easy to see during the recent outages in Newark. But it will be a lot harder to make up for decades of underinvestment and other mistakes.
by Joel Rose

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Tiny houses provide a home for those struggling with housing instability

Tiny houses provide a home for those struggling with housing instability

In 2023, Minnesota lawmakers passed legislation authorizing religious institutions to provide permanent housing to chronically homeless or extremely low-income people. Two area churches have built nine tiny homes.
by Regina Medina

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‘SIXPACK’ is a raw family drama, steeped in Hmong American culture

‘SIXPACK’ is a raw family drama, steeped in Hmong American culture

A layered coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Hmong women’s volleyball, “SIXPACK” offers a sharp, moving portrait of ambition, family and forgiveness — and stands as a vivid reflection of Minnesota’s evolving cultural landscape.
by Jacob Aloi

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