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Congolese refugee helps other refugees in Minnesota, but nonprofit’s future uncertain under Trump

Congolese refugee helps other refugees in Minnesota, but nonprofit’s future uncertain under Trump

Kisongo spent several years working with nonprofits like Catholic Charities and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota but saw the need for culturally competent services for refugees. That prompted him to start Voice in the Wilderness Organization.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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What Simon says in House goes, but temporary chamber leader tiptoes through intensely partisan terrain

What Simon says in House goes, but temporary chamber leader tiptoes through intensely partisan terrain

Secretary of State Steve Simon is in the center of a fight over power in the Minnesota House of Representatives. The executive branch officeholder who was first elected to public office two decades ago says he’s not taking sides. Republicans have sued Simon and vice versa.
by Clay Masters

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Best Buy CEO on tariffs’ potential effects on consumers

Best Buy CEO on tariffs’ potential effects on consumers

As part of the First Tuesday speaker series at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, Best Buy chief executive Corie Barry spoke with Chris Farrell, senior economics contributor at MPR News, about how the company is assessing President Donald Trump’s recent moves around tariffs.
by Annie Baxter and Chris Farrell

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National Women’s Soccer League reaches $5 million settlement over 2021 abuse scandal

National Women’s Soccer League reaches $5 million settlement over 2021 abuse scandal

In 2021, revelations about sexual misconduct and racism roiled the NWSL and sparked investigations. Now, the women’s soccer league will set aside $5 million for victims and implement other reforms.
by Becky Sullivan

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Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?

Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?

It wasn’t immediately clear what legal authority Trump would have to execute his proposals, and they would likely be met by fierce resistance from Palestinians and from regional Arab countries.
by Daniel Estrin and Kat Lonsdorf

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Jeremy Swayman stops 35 shots as the Bruins shut out the Wild 3-0

Jeremy Swayman stops 35 shots as the Bruins shut out the Wild 3-0

Charlie McAvoy got his 299th career point with a goal in the second period and Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Tuesday night.
by The Associated Press

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