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Exhibit tells the story of 'Kindertransport' rescuing children from Nazi Germany
Susie Greenberg of the Jewish Community Relations Council tells about the exhibit at the American Swedish Institute, "Kindertransport: Rescuing Children on the Brink of War." And we hear the words of Minnesotan Benno Black, who at age 13 was transported from Nazi Germany to Great Britain in 1939.
First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince
Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned.
St. Paul mandates COVID-19 vaccines for city employees
The city of St. Paul announced Thursday that it will require all city workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2021, without an option of routine testing for those who don’t want to get the shot.
Minneapolis cop charged in pursuit crash that killed innocent driver
Hennepin County prosecutors said Friday that officer Brian Cummings has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide for crashing his squad into a Jeep driven by Leneal Frazier as the officer pursued another vehicle suspected of being stolen.
Indigenous communities see rise in COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 case numbers are falling again across the state, but cases remain extremely high among Native Americans, who over the past month have contracted COVID at two to three times the rate of white Minnesotans.
Federal plan to study environmental impacts of mining near BWCA draws praise, scorn
Opponents of copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters are cheering a decision from the Biden administration that could lead to a 20-year mining moratorium in the region. But supporters of the proposed Twin Metals mine near Ely say it threatens a chance to cash in on a rich treasure trove of valuable metals.
Ex-cop Noor set for June release after resentence in Ruszczyk killing
With his murder conviction overturned in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk, ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor was resentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for manslaughter, less than half his original sentence.
Art Hounds: A dose of natural beauty, a pinch of Halloween horror
Wildlife photographer Dudley Edmondson captures the beauty of northern Minnesota’s waters. Art Hounds also recommend two one-act shows running through Halloween which make audiences question reality.
Voter guide: Minneapolis mayoral candidates on how they’d address the city’s top issues
We asked the aspiring mayors how they’d address housing, public safety, climate change and the local economy — plus their opinions on the three questions on the ballot this fall.