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As measles spreads, federal budget cuts force closure of vaccine clinics

As measles spreads, federal budget cuts force closure of vaccine clinics

Federal funding cuts, though temporarily blocked by a judge, have upended vaccination outreach across the country, including in Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Texas, and Washington state.
by Bram Sable-Smith, Arielle Zionts and Jackie Fortiér

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MN Shortlist: April 10-16

MN Shortlist: April 10-16

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Graphic Gatsby: K. Woodman-Maynard on adapting a classic for comics

Graphic Gatsby: K. Woodman-Maynard on adapting a classic for comics

Minnesota graphic novelist K. Woodman-Maynard discusses her adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” into a graphic novel, reflecting on its visual style, classroom potential and enduring themes as the original novel turns 100.
by Jacob Aloi

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Lack of federal funding forces Minnesota to cancel an invasive moth spraying program

Lack of federal funding forces Minnesota to cancel an invasive moth spraying program

Spongy moths are an invasive defoliating pest that threatens the health of forests. The Department of Agriculture says there is only a short springtime window to spray against them, but because they haven’t received federal funds, they have to cancel.
by Mark Zdechlik

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‘A better direction’: Minnesota starts mandatory training for police in schools

‘A better direction’: Minnesota starts mandatory training for police in schools

Lawmakers last year ordered required training for school resource officers, a decision rooted in the 2020 police killing of George Floyd. A recent training session in St. Michael — the first of its kind in Minnesota — offered a glimpse of life in schools that’s real but rarely discussed.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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U of M president outlines efforts to combat antisemitism in wake of White House investigation

U of M president outlines efforts to combat antisemitism in wake of White House investigation

University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham sent a letter to faculty, students and staff underscoring her commitment to preventing antisemitism. A key regional Jewish advocacy organization says the school is making the right moves.
by Mark Zdechlik

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U.S. stocks soar after Trump pauses most tariffs

U.S. stocks soar after Trump pauses most tariffs

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the higher tariffs he had imposed on most countries — except for China.
by Rafael Nam

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