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MN Shortlist, March 13–19: Films in Ely, orchestral favorites and a shamrock-themed rock lineup
Across Minnesota this week, the arts appear in some unlikely settings — a restored North Woods movie palace, neighborhood churches, a Duluth theater and a club leaning into pre–St. Patrick’s Day energy.
DNR FalconCam returns with improved camera, sound
The broadcast of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ FalconCam has started for the season, and a pair of falcons have already started preparing a nest.
Minneapolis tenant groups urge council to override Frey veto on eviction timeline extension
Tenant advocates want Minneapolis leaders to override Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of a plan to extend eviction notices to 60 days, saying renters hurt by immigration enforcement need more time to pay.
Bill proposes adding Indigenous names and ‘inherent right’ for wild rice
The Senate State and Local Government Committee heard testimony this week about a proposal that would change the language around Minnesota's state grain, wild rice. The language includes adding both Dakota and Ojibwe to the bill as well as recognizing the plant’s ‘inherent’ right to exist and thrive.
Former federal prosecutor Julie Le announces campaign for Minnesota congressional seat
A former federal prosecutor who drew attention during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota when she told a judge she hated her job now says she is running for Congress. Julie Le is running as a Democrat in Minnesota’s 5th District — the seat held by Democrat Ilhan Omar.
Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski announces retirement
During his tenure, Zibolski brought down crime and helped modernize the department, but he also drew criticism. An interim chief will take over at the end of March.
In central Minnesota, a family fearing deportation hides from ICE
The number of federal immigration agents in Minnesota has dwindled in recent weeks, but many immigrants are still living in fear of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A Cold Spring family is among those whose lives were upended by the enforcement surge and haven't yet returned to normal.