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Former Rochester police officer faces criminal sexual conduct charges involving a minor

The former officer also served as a volunteer coach at a Rochester high school, where he met the teen. According to the criminal complaint, Morgenstern and the alleged victim exchanged sexually explicit videos before having sex at his house.
by Catharine Richert and Matt Sepic

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U of M professors say Hamline admin compromised academic freedom

U of M professors say Hamline admin compromised academic freedom

The University of Minnesota’s art history department says it is taking an unusual step of making public its criticisms of another school’s actions involving a professor. Hamline’s president has said the school does respect academic freedom, but not at the expense of students.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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'Cannot learn while we are leaking': Bill seeks free period products at school

'Cannot learn while we are leaking': Bill seeks free period products at school

Minnesota lawmakers are trying once again to require school districts to provide free menstrual products to students. At a recent hearing students testified about why easy access is important.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Sam Stroozas

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Federal judge rules Mille Lacs County illegally restricted tribe's policing powers on reservation

Federal judge rules Mille Lacs County illegally restricted tribe's policing powers on reservation

The ruling is the latest victory for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in its ongoing dispute with the county over the boundaries of its central Minnesota reservation, and what powers the tribe has within those boundaries.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Deteriorating ice conditions force some Minnesota winter events to pivot

Deteriorating ice conditions force some Minnesota winter events to pivot

Heavier-than-average snowfall across much of Minnesota this winter has been a boon to a lot of winter sports enthusiasts. But it’s now causing problems with ice conditions on some frozen lakes, forcing organizers of some events to change plans.
by Max Sparber and Kirsti Marohn

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'A huge concern': December storm did long-term damage to state's forests

'A huge concern': December storm did long-term damage to state's forests

The winter storm that smacked much of the state just before Christmas cut off power to thousands of homes, but also left long-lasting damage to the state’s forests. It’s damage that won’t be fully documented until the snow melts.
by Dan Kraker

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Publishers concerned as slow U.S. mail delays delivery of local newspapers

Publishers concerned as slow U.S. mail delays delivery of local newspapers

A growing number of local newspapers have switched from using carriers to the U.S. Postal Service for delivery, a cost-cutting move as print subscriptions decline. But getting those papers into the hands of readers while the news is still timely has been a challenge.
by Kirsti Marohn

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