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Lakota artist Dyani White Hawk: A 2023 MacArthur 'genius' fellow

Lakota artist Dyani White Hawk: A 2023 MacArthur 'genius' fellow

Minneapolis artist Dyani White Hawk, internationally recognized for her beadwork and abstract painting influenced by her Lakota heritage, has been honored with the MacArthur Fellowship and reflects on her journey, the importance of her cultural heritage in her work and the evolving recognition of Native artists in the art world.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Judge weighs challenge to Minnesota felon voting law

Judge weighs challenge to Minnesota felon voting law

Anoka County District Court Judge Thomas Lehmann heard arguments Monday in a challenge to a new state law that more quickly restores voting rights. Under it, voting eligibility kicks back in when incarceration ends, regardless of a person’s supervised release or probation status.
by Nicole Ki and Matt Sepic

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This is thriller, thriller night: Dancers recreate iconic moves in La Crescent

This is thriller, thriller night: Dancers recreate iconic moves in La Crescent

It’s close to midnight, and something evil’s lurking in the dark. Under the moonlight, you see a sight that almost stops your heart: Over 60 “zombies” dancing to those very lyrics.
by Ben Hovland, Amy Felegy and MPR News Staff

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Mankato gunshot victim identified

The man found in a Mankato, Minn., street with fatal gunshot wounds early Saturday has been identified as Buay Duer Juk, 27, of Mankato. The death was ruled a homicide.

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Dean Phillips works New Hampshire streets for presidential bid

Dean Phillips works New Hampshire streets for presidential bid

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips is courting New Hampshire voters this week. He'll hold his first town hall as a presidential candidate Wednesday in Manchester.
by Mark Zdechlik

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150,000 victims lost $300M to decades-long telemarketing scam

150,000 victims lost $300M to decades-long telemarketing scam

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis are expected to rest their case Monday in the trial of three people charged in the wide-ranging fraud. Authorities say victims across the country unwittingly signed up for magazine subscriptions that they did not want. Some lost tens of thousands of dollars.
by Matt Sepic

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Día de los Muertos event highlights traditions

Día de los Muertos event highlights traditions

Ahead of the celebration, Minnesota’s largest Latino-led nonprofit organization, CLUES, hosted its annual Día de los Muertos event at Midtown Global Market.
by Aaliyah Demry

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