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Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron in running to lead U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops

Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron in running to lead U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops

Robert Barron, the somewhat controversial bishop of the Winona-Rochester diocese, is in the running this week to become president of the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops. The 65-year old prelate is well known for his social media empire, and has close ties to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. But some theologians and church watchers say the fiery conservative would be more of a dividing force in the American church, not the uniter who is needed now.
by Molly Castle Work

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Northstar’s looming shutdown leaves cities in limbo

Northstar’s looming shutdown leaves cities in limbo

Cities along the Northstar commuter rail invested heavily in stations and surrounding infrastructure to support suburban-to-downtown travel. With service set to be suspended in January, those communities are now unsure what will happen next.
by Kirsti Marohn

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In Fargo, a long-overdue spotlight on women artists across 400 years

In Fargo, a long-overdue spotlight on women artists across 400 years

An exhibition at the Plains Art Museum brings together 400 years of women’s artwork, highlighting both celebrated and overlooked creators while confronting how the art world has historically excluded them.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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50 years later, the legacy of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald looms as large as ever

50 years later, the legacy of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald looms as large as ever

The exact cause of the Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking is still a mystery, but the lasting legacy is this: There were more than 6,000 shipwrecks on the Great Lakes in the century prior to the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Not one commercial vessel has sunk since.
by Dan Kraker

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Hundreds line up for Labubu maker's Mall of America grand opening

Hundreds line up for Labubu maker's Mall of America grand opening

More than 200 people lined up at the Mall of America early Saturday as Pop Mart opened its first Minnesota store, with many fans braving freezing temps to snag rare Labubu and Zimomo collectibles.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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From Budweiser to kimchi, a new book tells the stories behind immigrant and community recipes

From Budweiser to kimchi, a new book tells the stories behind immigrant and community recipes

A new cookbook honors the overlooked home chefs who nourish their communities, including a south Minneapolis artist carrying on their grandfather’s immigrant legacy by grilling his beloved “Drunk Chicken” and reflecting on heritage, activism and belonging.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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