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Divided over politics, a father and son in Minnesota sought a therapist’s help

Divided over politics, a father and son in Minnesota sought a therapist’s help

A father and adult son with sharp political differences sat down with a therapist to figure out how they can have more productive political conversations at a time of intense polarization in the country.
by Annie Baxter

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Swastikas found spray-painted on Minneapolis Jewish temple

Swastikas found spray-painted on Minneapolis Jewish temple

Minneapolis police said they’re investigating swastikas found spray-painted on the doors and a pillar at Temple Israel on the 2300 block of Fremont Avenue South.
by Peter Cox

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Judge grants Chauvin access to Floyd’s heart tissue, bodily fluids in bid to reverse guilty plea

Judge grants Chauvin access to Floyd’s heart tissue, bodily fluids in bid to reverse guilty plea

A federal judge on Monday allowed defense attorneys for Derek Chauvin to examine George Floyd’s heart tissue and bodily fluids as part of the former Minneapolis police officer’s challenge to his federal civil rights conviction.
by Matt Sepic

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CWD discovered for 1st time in western Minnesota

CWD discovered for 1st time in western Minnesota

A sample taken from a wild adult buck during the opening weekend of this year’s firearms season tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The always-fatal condition has never been detected in that area of the state.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Farmington residents sue city over proposed data center

Farmington residents sue city over proposed data center

The group is against a plan by Tract, a Colorado-based company, to build a campus of 12 data centers on a former golf course in their neighborhood. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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New Twin Cities program aims to get more food donations to people in need

New Twin Cities program aims to get more food donations to people in need

Nonprofit Food Connect is starting a project in the Twin Cities. The organization transports donations to meal sites and food shelves. It’s meant to keep food out of landfills and make it easier for donation sites to get it.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minneapolis winter bird count delivers thrills on the wing

Minneapolis winter bird count delivers thrills on the wing

Birders by the dozens headed outdoors Sunday for the third Minneapolis West Circle Winter Bird Count. While totals are still being tallied, the joy of birding and community was abundant, along with rare finds like the long-eared owl.
by Anika Besst

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Roseville man charged after police pursuit ends in crash, killing one

Roseville man charged after police pursuit ends in crash, killing one

A Roseville man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing police by car on Friday, ending in a crash that killed another driver. Police attempted to pull him over after his ex-girlfriend reported that he had assaulted and threatened her earlier that day. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Growing a ‘green fertilizer’ industry in Minnesota

Growing a ‘green fertilizer’ industry in Minnesota

Minnesota wants to grow a green fertilizer industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help the rural economy.
by Dan Gunderson

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