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Parents of kid hurt in Annunciation shooting ask VP JD Vance to address gun violence
Vice President JD Vance visited Minneapolis on Wednesday, one week after the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church that killed two kids and injured 21 other people. The parents of Lydia Kaiser, who is still hospitalized, asked him to address mass shootings.
Labor Day fire destroys Leech Lake Housing Authority’s building
A fire destroyed the office building of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe’s housing program early Monday morning. The housing authority provides services to hundreds of tribal members.
Metronet buys Minnetonka-based U.S. Internet
U.S. Internet residential customers will become T-Mobile Fiber customers, while USI’s commercial customers will become Metronet commercial customers.
International student enrollment slips under Trump. How is MSU Mankato moving forward?
Will Coghill-Behrends, the dean of global education at Minnesota State University, Mankato joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday with his insights and how the school is easing international students’ paths to the North Star State.
Food & Wine magazine names Diane's Place of Minneapolis its Restaurant of the Year
Minneapolis restaurant Diane’s Place has been named the 2025 Restaurant of the Year by Food & Wine magazine. Chef Diane Moua said the award “is a testament to the hard work of my entire team and our mission to share Hmong and Southeast Asian cuisine with everyone.”
Duluth college student conducts research where she got life-changing treatment
When Arden Grim of Duluth was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, her parents were told she may never walk or talk. This summer she worked as a researcher at the clinic where she went for therapy as a child that she described as “life-changing.”