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Fargo police chief apologizes for mistakes in AI-aided arrest

Fargo police chief apologizes for mistakes in AI-aided arrest

Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolksi said photos from fake ID cards, not surveillance photos, were linked by AI to Tennessee woman Angela Lipps, who was held in custody for almost six months last year before charges against her were dropped.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Great Lakes shipping season starts up again in Duluth port

Great Lakes shipping season starts up again in Duluth port

The Soo Locks, which connect Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes, open at 12:01 a.m. on March 25, signaling the start of another shipping season on the lakes.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota sues feds for evidence in ICE shootings

Minnesota sues feds for evidence in ICE shootings

The state claims in the lawsuit that federal officials have repeatedly declined to share evidence in these shootings and ignored their requests.
by Sarah Thamer and Matt Sepic

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Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals

Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals

An updated Medicare software system is holding up millions of dollars in payments to rural hospitals already struggling to pay the bills. Some hospital officials warn the holdup could shut them down in weeks if it’s not resolved soon.
by Erica Zurek

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Rural Minnesota populations are growing, for now

Rural Minnesota populations are growing, for now

A new report from The Center for Rural Policy and Development finds that while populations are growing in rural Minnesota because of migration, aging populations mean that new trend might not last very long.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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As winters warm, Minnesotans grapple with climate grief

As winters warm, Minnesotans grapple with climate grief

Winters in Minnesota are warming faster than any other season. That’s jeopardizing seasonal traditions in the state — and mental health experts say that takes a toll on mental health.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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'I won!': Walker Art Center acquires artworks by Interact artist

'I won!': Walker Art Center acquires artworks by Interact artist

Victor Van, a prolific Interact artist known for his dense, pop-culture-infused handmade books, has achieved a major breakthrough with the Walker Art Center acquiring his work, marking an historic first for the organization.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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