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Minneapolis police seek help in locating car that struck, killed college student

Minneapolis police seek help in locating car that struck, killed college student

Minneapolis police are asking the public for help in locating the suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run crash that killed a University of St. Thomas senior last weekend. Seham Hassen was set to graduate this spring with a degree in public health.
by MPR News Staff

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Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy It aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
by The Associated Press

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Timberwolves post NBA's largest overtime comeback on record from 13 points down to stun the Rockets

Timberwolves post NBA's largest overtime comeback on record from 13 points down to stun the Rockets

The Minnesota Timberwolves were missing five of their top seven players for most of their record-setting overtime rally to beat the Houston Rockets. They chose focus over frustration with a game-closing 15-0 run.
by The Associated Press

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It’s Equal Pay Day. Women have lost ground for the second year in a row

It’s Equal Pay Day. Women have lost ground for the second year in a row

The annual observance marks how far into the new year women must work to make what men earned in the previous year. This year, it's March 26, a day later than it was in 2025.
by Andrea Hsu

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ICE surge in Willmar created unexpected bonds between neighbors

ICE surge in Willmar created unexpected bonds between neighbors

Willmar stands out for its large immigrant population. When ICE agents showed up in town, many longtime residents stepped up to help their immigrant neighbors, possibly creating lasting connections.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Elvera 'Peps' Neuman is a Minnesota basketball icon. You may know her as the ‘blanket lady’

Elvera 'Peps' Neuman is a Minnesota basketball icon. You may know her as the ‘blanket lady’

The Minnesota Gophers face off against UCLA Friday in the Sweet 16 matchup. You can bet one of the Gophers biggest fans will be there in the Sacramento stands: the Blanket Lady.
by Anika Besst

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Art Hounds: Magic, memory and the mysteries of the sky

Art Hounds: Magic, memory and the mysteries of the sky

Art Hounds recommend “The Girl Who Drank the Moon,” “Vienna, Vienna, Vienna” and “Silent Sky.”
by Emily Bright

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New video game engages Ojibwe language learners beyond the classroom

New video game engages Ojibwe language learners beyond the classroom

Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, a new Ojibwe‑language point‑and‑click adventure game, engages learners of all ages through story, culture and informal language use. Developed by Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia and partners, the game offers a unique experience that language learners can access outside the classroom.
by Chandra Colvin

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