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U president Gabel leaving for University of Pittsburgh

U president Gabel leaving for University of Pittsburgh

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel said Monday she is leaving to become chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh. She faced criticism late last year for joining the board of a financial services firm while continuing to run the U.
by Matt Sepic

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Hamline president caught up in Muslim art controversy to retire

Hamline president caught up in Muslim art controversy to retire

Fayneese Miller will leave her post effective June 30, 2024, the school said Monday. Miller faced widespread criticism over how she handled a controversy involving an image of the Prophet Muhammad shown in an art history class.
by Nina Moini and Alex V. Cipolle

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iPhone says 80s next week? Careful where you get your Minnesota weather

iPhone says 80s next week? Careful where you get your Minnesota weather

Many Twin Cities residents awoke Monday to their iPhone weather forecasts telling them it’d be in the 80s next week. This would be quite the “weather whiplash.” It’s also highly unlikely. Here’s what’s going on.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Minnesota lawmakers are set to break for an Easter and Passover recess this week. When they come back, they’ll unveil details of tax proposals that will detail how they’d like to send money back to Minnesota taxpayers.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minn. postal workers rally for better wages, more staffing

Minn. postal workers rally for better wages, more staffing

The National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service are currently in contract negotiations, and the union members hoped that Sunday’s rally would raise support for their demands.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Cleanup continues around Minnesota after snowstorm

Cleanup continues around Minnesota after snowstorm

Cleanup continues throughout Minnesota on Sunday after an April Fools’ Day snowstorm damaged trees, caused power outages, and made travel difficult across the region.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota DNR says EagleCam will return after nest falls from tree

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Sunday morning that the famous Eaglecam nest fell from its perch at around 7:54 a.m. The chick in the nest did not survive.
by Matt Mikus

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Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota

Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota

An April Fools’ Day blizzard knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses across central and southern Minnesota early Saturday, and made for treacherous travel conditions across the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Students, alumni celebrate UMD Women's Hoops title game appearance

Students, alumni celebrate UMD Women's Hoops title game appearance

Students and alumni are traveling to Dallas this weekend for the University of Minnesota Duluth women's basketball team’s first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II National championship.
by Dan Kraker

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