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Arts Briefs: Neurodiversity and the arts

Arts Briefs: Neurodiversity and the arts

This week: An event about art, science and neurodiversity, McKnight Fellows announced, a baby opera sells out, seniors tell stories and Theater Mu announced an interim artistic director.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Celebrating champions: Star goalie reflects on inaugural PWHL season

Celebrating champions: Star goalie reflects on inaugural PWHL season

Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center, fans gathered to cheer on the victorious PWHL athletes and celebrate a new chapter in women’s sports. Two-time Olympian Nicole Hensley and her swift goaltending skills helped lift Minnesota to victory. She spoke with MPR News on Morning Edition Friday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton, Lisa Ryan and Anna Haecherl

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New Minnesota Music Round-up: Moody noir tones from Charlie McCarron

New Minnesota Music Round-up: Moody noir tones from Charlie McCarron

This week: “The Fishing Hat Bandit Soundtrack” by Charlie McCarron, “River Flows Two Ways” by Paul Spring and “Live On Shuffle Function’s Pledge Drive A​-​Go​-​Go” by The Thirsty Giants.
by Max Sparber

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Lawsuit claims negligence, medical malpractice in Stearns County jail inmate’s 2022 death

Lawsuit claims negligence, medical malpractice in Stearns County jail inmate’s 2022 death

Nickolas Norberg, 37, died in October 2022, about five hours after he was taken to the Stearns County Jail. The final hours of Norberg’s life, the lawsuit claims, were spent “slowly spiraling towards an agonizing yet avoidable death.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘Loyal to his oath’: Slain Minneapolis officer remembered for his heroism

‘Loyal to his oath’: Slain Minneapolis officer remembered for his heroism

Jamal Mitchell was the first Minneapolis officer fatally shot in the line of duty in more than 20 years. Authorities say he was ambushed Thursday responding to a shooting call. Colleagues praised him as an exceptional officer.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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One year since HyLife closure, Windom still waits for answers about its future

One year since HyLife closure, Windom still waits for answers about its future

It’s been one year since the former HyLife plant in southwest Minnesota shut down. More than a thousand people lost their jobs when the pork processor closed. Twelve months on, Windom shows signs of recovery, but there’s still a lot in limbo.
by Hannah Yang

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