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Child care providers want changes to strict rules that result in costly upgrades, licensing issues

Child care providers want changes to strict rules that result in costly upgrades, licensing issues

Family home-based child care providers are leaving the profession. Some say it’s because of complex regulations and strict enforcement that’s driving up the cost of doing business. But, there is bipartisan legislation that could change that.
by Hannah Yang

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Meet the interpreters improving access for Deaf Indigenous people   

Meet the interpreters improving access for Deaf Indigenous people   

The Indigenous Interpreters Organization works to support Indigenous ASL interpreters as a means of improving interpreting for Deaf Indigenous people.  
by Melissa Olson

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Twin Cities dinner series explores America’s culinary origins

Twin Cities dinner series explores America’s culinary origins

A Twin Cities dinner series called Stories Behind the Menu invites chefs of color to share meals and personal histories, using food as a way to spark cultural connection, healing and conversation about America’s complex culinary roots.
by Jacob Aloi

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Lawmaker says banning guns at Minnesota Capitol is a non-starter

Lawmaker says banning guns at Minnesota Capitol is a non-starter

The Advisory Committee on Capitol Security met Monday for the second time since the deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in June — and the first since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Woman found guilty of murdering beloved Minneapolis DJ

Woman found guilty of murdering beloved Minneapolis DJ

Margot Lewis, 33, was convicted on Monday of murdering 35-year-old Liara Tsai in June 2024. Tsai was a former romantic partner of Lewis and court documents described their relationship as “tense” and “painful.”
by Nicole Ki

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Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell must serve 6 months in jail for felony burglary

Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell must serve 6 months in jail for felony burglary

Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell has been sentenced to 180 days in jail following her burglary conviction this summer. The Becker County judge authorized her for work release in Ramsey County.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III and Annie Baxter

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U of M to start paying out class action lawsuit over 2023 data breach

U of M to start paying out class action lawsuit over 2023 data breach

The University of Minnesota is required to start paying out a class action lawsuit this week to people impacted by a 2023 data breach, according to the terms of a settlement in U.S. district court.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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