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Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys from Minnesota while marking his 81st birthday

Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys from Minnesota while marking his 81st birthday

The gobblers that received executive clemency at a ceremony Monday are named Liberty and Bell. The 20-week-old, 42-pound birds were hatched and bred in Willmar, Minn., by the Jennie-O turkey company for the occasion.
by The Associated Press

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Materials and power: Artist investigates labor rights and solidarity in textile exhibition

Materials and power: Artist investigates labor rights and solidarity in textile exhibition

In an exhibit, Minneapolis artist Rachel Breen highlights the labor rights of garment workers and the issues of overconsumption and fast fashion, incorporating textile works, a site-specific wall drawing, and reflections on historical garment industry tragedies, all aimed at emphasizing solidarity and collective power.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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‘Loss of words’: UW-River Falls community mourns death of three students in a month

‘Loss of words’: UW-River Falls community mourns death of three students in a month

Students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls have rallied around a memorial honoring the lives of three students, all women, who died within weeks of each other this fall.
by Nicole Ki

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Christmas tree growers anticipate healthy demand despite drought challenges

Christmas tree growers anticipate healthy demand despite drought challenges

Minnesota’s Christmas tree farms are busier than ever getting ready to sell their harvest to the public. The demand for live trees remains strong despite much of the state suffering repeated droughts during the last several years.  
by Hannah Yang and Kerem Yücel

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Families of 5 men killed in police shootings sue state for investigation files

Families of 5 men killed in police shootings sue state for investigation files

Five Minnesota families who lost loved ones in recent police shootings are suing the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. They allege that the BCA is withholding data about the investigations that it’s required by law to make public.
by Matt Sepic

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Nerds of color assemble for ConFluence this weekend

Nerds of color assemble for ConFluence this weekend

Leslie Barlow, an artist and community educator passionate about science fiction, founded ConFluence, a pop culture convention centered on people of color, in response to the lack of Black and brown representation at traditional sci-fi events.
by Jacob Aloi

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Decree encourages Minnesota Muslim women to use donated breast milk for vulnerable kids

Decree encourages Minnesota Muslim women to use donated breast milk for vulnerable kids

A Muslim legal expert on Thursday signed a religious ruling that will allow Muslim families in Minnesota to use donated breast milk for vulnerable babies in intensive care. The decree is believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S. and may save lives.
by Kyra Miles

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The 18-inch Minnesota icon: American Girl Lila Monetti

The 18-inch Minnesota icon: American Girl Lila Monetti

The 2024 American Girl of the Year, Lila Monetti from St. Paul, embodies contemporary girlhood with interests in horseback riding and gymnastics, featuring a story by Erin Falligant that explores themes of friendship evolution and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of Minnesota's Twin Cities.
by Sam Stroozas

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