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U.S. judge rules Trump administration’s freeze on wind energy permits is unlawful

U.S. judge rules Trump administration’s freeze on wind energy permits is unlawful

A federal district court judge in Massachusetts this week ruled in favor of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 17 other attorneys general, and vacated President Trump’s executive order banning new federal permits for all offshore and onshore wind energy projects.
by Hannah Yang

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ICE agents in Cedar-Riverside acting 'without regard for civil rights,' Minnesota rep says

ICE agents in Cedar-Riverside acting 'without regard for civil rights,' Minnesota rep says

Minnesota's Somali communities are under threat from increased ICE enforcement in the state. State Rep. Mohamud Noor says his constituents are on edge.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Night sky fallings: Spotters document space debris over northern Minnesota

Night sky fallings: Spotters document space debris over northern Minnesota

This past Saturday people around Lake Superior saw a long flash of sparkling white and green light trail across the night sky. Was it a meteor? Santa’s sleigh? Turns out, it was a piece of “space junk.”
by Dan Kraker

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St. Paul City Council calls for investigation into police response to ICE protesters

St. Paul City Council calls for investigation into police response to ICE protesters

The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution calling for the investigation Wednesday amid growing frustration that the city wasn’t taking swift enough action to address the Nov. 25 police response.
by Megan Burks

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Feds sue Minneapolis schools over contract protections for teachers of color

Feds sue Minneapolis schools over contract protections for teachers of color

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday said they’re suing the Minneapolis Public Schools over a provision in the district’s teachers contract that provides job protections for teachers of color meant to help diversify the teaching ranks.
by Peter Cox

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Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation

Ed Usset, grain marketing specialist at the Center for Farm Financial Management and U of M Extension professor, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to share how tariffs have affected farm country.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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