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Minneapolis park workers strike continues, raising concerns about storm cleanup

Minneapolis park workers strike continues, raising concerns about storm cleanup

LIUNA Local 363 leaders say 85 percent of the forestry division is on strike, raising concerns about the city’s usual response to clearing fallen branches and trees after storms like the ones that swept across the state over the weekend. The board says 71 percent of arborists are out, per a hand count.
by Cari Spencer

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Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case of transgender athlete’s competition participation

Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case of transgender athlete’s competition participation

The Minnesota Supreme Court announced last week it plans to hear the case of JayCee Cooper, a transgender weightlifter who was denied entry into USA Powerlifting’s women’s competition category. Cooper alleges this was discrimination, in violation of Minnesota’s Human Rights Act.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Food aid is piling up inside Gaza. Here’s why it’s not reaching those in need

Food aid is piling up inside Gaza. Here’s why it’s not reaching those in need

Israel says large quantities of food aid are piling up just inside the Gaza border. Aid groups say Israeli military operations and other obstacles prevent its delivery to desperate Palestinians.
by Greg Myre and Aya Batrawy

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Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate

Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate

Former President Donald Trump announced his pick for vice president Monday and has become the official Republican presidential nominee after receiving the votes of enough delegates at the Republican National Convention.
by The Associated Press

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SouthWest Transit will become the first in the metro to offer rides in autonomous vehicles

SouthWest Transit will become the first in the metro to offer rides in autonomous vehicles

For almost four decades, SouthWest Transit has offered public transit options to riders in Eden Prairie, Chaska and Chanhassen and surrounding communities. SouthWest Transit will introduce riders in Eden Prairie to autonomous vehicles this fall.
by Melissa Olson

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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointment

Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointment

The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump in Florida has dismissed the prosecution because of concerns over the appointment of the prosecutor who brought the case. 
by The Associated Press

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