Minneapolis, U of M police search for sex assault suspectMarch 11, 2020 6:55 PMBy MPR News StaffThree such incidents were reported recently in neighborhoods close to the University of Minnesota's main campus.
Play4min 16secAmid COVID-19 fears, shoppers rush to stock up on riceMarch 11, 2020 3:20 PMBy Riham FeshirAcross the Twin Cities, rice joins paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer among the list of items that are harder to find as people stockpile in preparation for possible quarantine. And it’s not just Asian markets that are affected — Costco and restaurant suppliers are also facing questions about their empty shelves.
Minnesota's 4th, 5th COVID-19 cases surface in Olmsted, Ramsey countiesMarch 11, 2020 11:44 AMBy Catharine Richert and Peter CoxBoth patients have international travel history and are recovering at home, the Minnesota Department of Health said Wednesday afternoon.
Springtime icebreaking ritual begins again in DuluthMarch 11, 2020 7:21 AMBy Dan KrakerSpringtime in Duluth is signaled by the return of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Alder, which began its annual icebreaking activities, dubbed “Operation Taconite,” Tuesday morning in the Duluth-Superior harbor.
Play3min 47secFood comes full circle in Sleepy Eye, where even the bison eat localMarch 11, 2020 4:00 AMBy Hannah YangA new brewery in downtown Sleepy Eye has partnered with a local bison farmer in an unusual arrangement: The bison eat the spent grains that the would otherwise get thrown away, a byproduct of the brewing process — and eventually, the meat from those bison shows up on the brewery cafe’s menu.
Play3min 26secStrike leads to search for child care for St. Paul parentsMarch 11, 2020 4:00 AMBy Nina MoiniParents are bracing for no school in the coming days. The city says some buildings will be open to serve meals to children who are on free and reduced-price lunch.
Man found incompetent to stand trial for killing man, wounding another on Mpls. busMarch 10, 2020 5:28 PMBy Brandt WilliamsMalcolm Lessley had already been found unfit to stand trial for an earlier assault. He allegedly opened fire on Metro Transit bus in February.
Play4min 06secSt. Paul classes canceled as city’s public school teachers strikeMarch 10, 2020 5:10 AMBy Tim Nelson and Elizabeth ShockmanThousands of union teachers and other school staff headed for picket lines Tuesday morning after overnight contract talks failed. The district superintendent says no new talks are scheduled and school remains canceled indefinitely.
Play3min 20secCoronavirus forces houses of worship to change some practicesMarch 10, 2020 4:00 AMBy Peter CoxThe Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis also suspended communion from the chalice and discouraged hand holding during the Our Father prayer, Archbishop Bernard Hebda said in a recent statement.
Mediation continues between St. Paul teachers, districtMarch 9, 2020 7:39 PMBy The Associated PressMonday marked the sixth straight day of negotiations between district officials and the St. Paul Federation of Educators. The union says there has been no significant movement on bigger contract issues, including additional resources for mental health needs and special education. Talks will continue into the night, with picketing scheduled to start Tuesday if no agreement is reached.