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Review: A Ukrainian-born artist's ‘Portal to the Surreal’ at the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis

Review: A Ukrainian-born artist's ‘Portal to the Surreal’ at the Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis

At the Museum of Russian Art in south Minneapolis, Ukrainian-born artist Vladimir Dikarev presents “Portal to the Surreal,” an exhibition celebrating 100 years of surrealism with his dream-inspired, candy-colored landscapes.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Discarded batteries a growing fire risk for garbage handlers

Discarded batteries a growing fire risk for garbage handlers

Discarded rechargeable batteries pose a growing fire risk at garbage and recycling facilities. Minnesota officials hope to change an outdated state law to address the threat.
by Dan Gunderson

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Food for everyone: Fargo international market serves diversifying population

Food for everyone: Fargo international market serves diversifying population

The biggest international grocery store in both North and South Dakota, the Asian and American Supermarket, is celebrating just over one year at its new location, becoming more of an important cultural hub for the Fargo-Moorhead area.
by Amy Felegy

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Downtown Minneapolis post office officially changes name to honor late congressman Martin Olav Sabo

Downtown Minneapolis post office officially changes name to honor late congressman Martin Olav Sabo

“He probably would have been the one dissenting vote in Congress had he known in advance that this building would be named for him,” said Sabo’s longtime friend and Chief of Staff Mike Erlandson.
by Cari Spencer

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Minnesota appeals court overturns USA Powerlifting transgender athlete ruling

Minnesota appeals court overturns USA Powerlifting transgender athlete ruling

In a two-to-one ruling Monday, the appeals panel overturned an earlier decision from a Ramsey County District Court judge, who ruled in Cooper’s favor. The panel stated her claims should be decided at trial.
by Regina Medina

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Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptive

Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptive

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that an Aitkin County pharmacist’s refusal to give a woman emergency contraception in 2019 was illegal sex discrimination under the state’s human rights act.
by Peter Cox

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Minnesota Gophers basketball teams earn berths in NIT, WNIT

Minnesota Gophers basketball teams earn berths in NIT, WNIT

The University of Minnesota men’s and women’s basketball teams are heading to the postseason, with berths in the National Invitation Tournament and Women’s National Invitation Tournament.
by MPR News Staff

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FBI returns ‘Oz’ ruby slippers to owner in secret ceremony

FBI returns ‘Oz’ ruby slippers to owner in secret ceremony

In a secret ceremony in February, FBI agents returned a pair of ruby slippers stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids in 2005 to the Los Angeles collector who owns them. This latest twist in the tale of the sparkly shoes came to light after a federal grand jury indicted a second person in connection with the theft.
by Matt Sepic

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Walz budget revisions focus on shoring up new tax credit, ambulance services

Walz budget revisions focus on shoring up new tax credit, ambulance services

Gov. Tim Walz opted against recommending a big ramp up in new spending to avoid putting a strain on the next budget. His proposal would fill gaps in agencies and programs since the Legislature adopted a two-year framework last session.
by Dana Ferguson

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Uber and Lyft might leave Minneapolis. Could a statewide rideshare app be the solution?

Uber and Lyft might leave Minneapolis. Could a statewide rideshare app be the solution?

Twin Cities customers and drivers with Uber and Lyft are bracing for both rideshare companies to stop service in the metro once a Minneapolis ordinance boosting pay goes into effect May 1. Sen. Omar Fateh is proposing a statewide service as a solution.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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