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DFL Rep. Lislegard announces his retirement from Minnesota House

DFL Rep. Lislegard announces his retirement from Minnesota House

DFLer Dave Lislegard, who represents District 7B in the Minnesota House of Representatives since being elected in 2018, announced his retirement Sunday.
by Nicole Ki

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Fishing with wolves: New exhibit explores what the predators eat in summer

Fishing with wolves: New exhibit explores what the predators eat in summer

Wolves in northern Minnesota usually hunt deer and beaver. But in summer months, they also eat berries and fish. A new exhibit at the International Wolf Center in Ely explores how the animals survive during the summer months.
by Todd Melby

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Pest’ by Michael Cisco

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Pest’ by Michael Cisco

Stefen Holtrey of Brilliant Books in Traverse City, Mich., recommends “Pest" by Michael Cisco.
by Emily Bright

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‘No Justice, No Streets’: 4 years after murder, George Floyd Square stands in protest

‘No Justice, No Streets’: 4 years after murder, George Floyd Square stands in protest

Healing is a common thread for the people who gather at George Floyd Square. Healing from the trauma of watching Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man be murdered at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.
by Josh Cobb, Ngoc Bui, Matthew Alvarez, Emily Reese and Emily Bright

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The Minnesota DNR wants your tasty fish recipes

The Minnesota DNR wants your tasty fish recipes

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants anglers to add their favorite fish recipe to the Wild Minnesota Recipe Exchange. The agency hopes the exchange will inspire people to try new ways to enjoy their piscatorial success.
by Dan Gunderson

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Events around the state remember fallen service members

Events around the state remember fallen service members

Events at veteran’s cemeteries around Minnesota will remember fallen service members over the Memorial Day weekend.
by Dan Gunderson

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FBI number crunchers track taxpayer cash to house, vehicle purchases in Feeding Our Future trial

FBI number crunchers track taxpayer cash to house, vehicle purchases in Feeding Our Future trial

A final witness for the prosecution in the Feeding Our Future trial told jurors how she traced the defendants’ alleged purchases of vehicles, property and airline tickets back to taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
by Matt Sepic

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4 ways George Floyd’s murder still reverberates 4 years later

4 ways George Floyd’s murder still reverberates 4 years later

May 25 marks four years since a Minneapolis police officer killed Floyd as he lay handcuffed and face down on the pavement, pleading that he couldn’t breathe. From police changes to local activism to Lake Street, here’s a look how that day continues to reshape Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer, Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Alanna Elder and Jon Collins

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