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Ask a Bookseller: A few books for understanding how language gets weaponized 

Ask a Bookseller: A few books for understanding how language gets weaponized 

With the surge of ICE operations in Minnesota now in its third month, indie bookstore owners in the Twin Cities and beyond say that customers are coming in looking for three things: community, books to help them understand what's happening, and books to help them escape.  
by Emily Bright

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‘When you pray, move your feet': Annunciation community dances for healing

‘When you pray, move your feet': Annunciation community dances for healing

Tom Forchas’ 13-year-old daughter Sophia spent nearly two months in the hospital this year after being shot in the head during the August mass shooting. Now, Tom is giving back to the community that stepped in to help by taking his own steps as part of the annual “Dancing with Annunciation Stars” fundraiser.
by Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Photos: Ice forms on Lake Superior shoreline

Photos: Ice forms on Lake Superior shoreline

Ice grew rapidly over the Great Lakes with the recent cold snap. As of Feb. 5, nearly half of Lake Superior is covered in ice according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota keeps 'ice' off its list of finalists in snowplow contest as ICE remains a flashpoint

Minnesota keeps 'ice' off its list of finalists in snowplow contest as ICE remains a flashpoint

MnDOT keeps “ice” off list of snowplow names in annual contest as ICE presence remains a Minnesota flashpoint.
by Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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Far-right influencer Jake Lang charged with damaging ice sculpture at Minnesota Capitol

Far-right influencer Jake Lang charged with damaging ice sculpture at Minnesota Capitol

Far-right influencer Jake Lang was charged Friday with felony damage to property, after posting video to social media showing him damaging an ice sculpture outside the Minnesota Capitol.
by MPR News Staff

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In unusual move, Republican chair scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar

In unusual move, Republican chair scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is requesting records related to firms partially owned by the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar. It's an extraordinary step of scrutinizing the spouse of a sitting House member. 
by The Associated Press

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Farmington Mayor Joshua Hoyt resigns

Farmington Mayor Joshua Hoyt resigns

Farmington in the southern Twin Cities region is dealing with a leadership shakeup this week, after the city's mayor resigned. The decision comes after the mayor engaged in a heated exchange with a resident and former city official during a council meeting Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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Kidney recipient arrested by ICE in Rochester last week still isn't getting needed medications

Kidney recipient arrested by ICE in Rochester last week still isn't getting needed medications

The wife of a kidney transplant recipient tells MPR News that four days after his arrest, the man still has not received the medications he needs to keep his body from rejecting the kidney.
by Molly Castle Work and David Schaper

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Soccer star James Rodríguez signs contract with Minnesota United

Soccer star James Rodríguez signs contract with Minnesota United

In addition to his accomplishments on the field, midfielder James Rodríguez also brings a huge global following off the field — a spotlight that will now shine on the Loons. He has more than 51 million followers on Instagram, where his post about signing with Minnesota quickly drew thousands of “likes.”
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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