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2 kids hurt in Annunciation shooting still hospitalized as others head home

2 kids hurt in Annunciation shooting still hospitalized as others head home

Two children remained hospitalized as of Wednesday morning, with at least one still in critical condition. Another underwent surgery Wednesday for a bullet fragment in his neck. Over a dozen others have been discharged from Minneapolis hospitals after good progress towards recovery. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Minnesotan joins 'Saturday Night Live' for 51st Season

Minnesotan joins 'Saturday Night Live' for 51st Season

St. Paul native Tommy Brennan has been announced as a new cast member for “Saturday Night Live’s” 51st season, joining four other additions amid several cast departures.
by Jacob Aloi and The Associated Press

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Twin Cities Archbishop on Annunciation community healing, reconsecrating the church

Twin Cities Archbishop on Annunciation community healing, reconsecrating the church

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is helping school and parish leaders as they navigate returning to classes and when the church itself — which is a crime scene — can reopen.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Parents of kid hurt in Annunciation shooting ask VP JD Vance to address gun violence

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.
by MPR News Staff

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This Lakeville student is the only Minnesotan to make the USA Debate Team

This Lakeville student is the only Minnesotan to make the USA Debate Team

Lakeville South High School senior Alice Yi will be representing the United States in international debate competitions this school year. Yi is the only team member from Minnesota.
by Anita Li

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New gun restrictions face tough climb, but Minnesota lawmakers could find common ground elsewhere

New gun restrictions face tough climb, but Minnesota lawmakers could find common ground elsewhere

Gov. Tim Walz has said he’s weighing bringing lawmakers back for a special legislative session to take up bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines following the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School last week.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota’s public school districts face more student need with fewer resources

Minnesota’s public school districts face more student need with fewer resources

Many students in Minnesota are heading back to school this week. Some are entering new buildings and getting new school supplies with with help of donations. And some public school districts report increased enrollment.
by Kirsti Marohn and Hannah Yang

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Labor Day fire destroys Leech Lake Housing Authority’s building

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.
by Melissa Olson

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