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PWHL joins video game roster for NHL 25 in holiday update

PWHL joins video game roster for NHL 25 in holiday update

Fans of women’s hockey and of the video game franchise EA SPORTS NHL 25 will soon be able to play the game with all six teams of the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
by Matt Mikus

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Two Carlton County races end in ties — winners determined by chance

Two Carlton County races end in ties — winners determined by chance

The race for Mayor in the city of Wrenshall, and for one of two city council seats in Kettle River, both ended in dead heats. According to state statute, an election that ends in a tie is decided by lot.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: Songbirds and snails onstage

Art Hounds: Songbirds and snails onstage

This week, Art Hounds look at a singing story, book arts and Water Music.
by Emily Bright

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MinnesotaCare applications now open to Minnesotans regardless of immigration status

MinnesotaCare applications now open to Minnesotans regardless of immigration status

According to the Department of Human Services, irrespective of immigration status, people living in Minnesota can qualify for MinnesotaCare if they have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. While applications are now open, coverage doesn’t go into effect until Jan. 1.
by Sarah Thamer

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Longtime south Minneapolis resident brings deep experience to historic panel

Longtime south Minneapolis resident brings deep experience to historic panel

Greg McMoore is one of 15 people on the city of Minneapolis’ African American Heritage Work Group, which is guiding the city’s efforts to research and document sites of significance, ultimately narrowing in on three to nominate to the National Register of Historic Places.
by Cari Spencer

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Minneapolis City Council to vote on labor standards board

Minneapolis City Council to vote on labor standards board

The Minneapolis City Council will vote Thursday on whether to create a labor standards board, after years of advocacy from labor groups and harsh criticism from some business owners. The advisory board could recommend new labor policy to the council for consideration.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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GOP Minnesota House candidates say they’ll ‘fight to make sure every ballot is counted’

GOP Minnesota House candidates say they’ll ‘fight to make sure every ballot is counted’

Two Minnesota House races will be up for hand recounts after GOP candidates requested that officials take another look. In both contests, Republicans lost to DFL incumbents by narrow margins per the county-certified results.
by Dana Ferguson and Mark Zdechlik

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Will Trump’s election slow the shift to clean energy? Two policy experts weigh in

Will Trump’s election slow the shift to clean energy? Two policy experts weigh in

Last week’s election could have major impacts on U.S. efforts to shift to cleaner energy and curb climate change. President-elect Donald Trump has called climate change a hoax, and pledged support for fossil fuels. He’s also promised to roll back many of the climate initiatives launched under the Biden-Harris administration.
by Kirsti Marohn

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