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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years — a decision by its conservative majority to overturn the court's landmark abortion cases.
by The Associated Press

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Foraged plants form a connection to the earth

Foraged plants form a connection to the earth

Over the past few weeks as part of the North Star Journey project, chef and writer Mecca Bos has cooked culturally important dishes of Minnesota prepared by other local chefs. Her latest was a journey to learn about a much older and local approach to food. 
by Mecca Bos

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Minneapolis family responds to rare, life-threatening pregnancy complication

Minneapolis family responds to rare, life-threatening pregnancy complication

Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare, life-threatening medical condition that occurs in roughly three out of every 100,000 births. In Minneapolis, one mother who survived works to help others.
by Sarah Gelbard

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George Floyd killing: Ex-cops' state trial moved to October

George Floyd killing: Ex-cops' state trial moved to October

J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao are now set to go to trial on Oct. 24. They face aiding and abetting charges in Floyd’s killing while in police custody. The state trial has been repeatedly delayed as the ex-officers faced federal charges for violating Floyd's civil rights.
by Jon Collins

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Locals endure monthslong emotional grind of living beside flooding Rainy Lake

Locals endure monthslong emotional grind of living beside flooding Rainy Lake

People who have battled rising floodwaters on Rainy Lake along the Canadian border since the end of April finally got some good news last week when the giant lake crested. But weeks of constant work and stress have taken an emotional toll.
by Dan Kraker

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FAQ: What Minnesota and neighboring states could do now that Roe is overturned

FAQ: What Minnesota and neighboring states could do now that Roe is overturned

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that there is no federal constitutional right to abortion, overturning Roe v. Wade. Here are common questions, and answers, about access to abortion in Minnesota and nearby states.
by Michelle Wiley

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Allina Health clinic attack: Ulrich gets life in prison, and more

Allina Health clinic attack: Ulrich gets life in prison, and more

Judge Catherine McPherson told Gregory Ulrich Friday she had no words to describe the “horror and tragedy” of his attack on the Buffalo, Minn., clinic last year. Ulrich shot five people and set off three pipe bombs. Medical assistant Lindsay Overbay, 37, died from her wound.
by Jon Collins

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Northfield farm expands land access for immigrant, newly emerging farmers 

Northfield farm expands land access for immigrant, newly emerging farmers 

It’s hard to get into farming if you are starting from scratch. Now, just south of the Twin Cities, a nonprofit is helping a group of new farmers grow food to support their communities and families, while also giving the environment a helping hand. 
by Hannah Yang

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