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Health experts across MN encourage vaccines as hospitalizations soar

Health experts across MN encourage vaccines as hospitalizations soar

Health providers and officials in Duluth and the Twin Cities held news conferences Monday to urge people to take action to help slow the spread of COVID-19, as hospitalizations and deaths from the virus continue to strain hospitals.
by Dan Kraker and Tim Pugmire

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St. Cloud looks to curb spike in violent crime

St. Cloud looks to curb spike in violent crime

The central Minnesota city has had 19 shootings in 2021 — more than double last year. Three of them were fatal. St. Cloud is addressing the surge by hiring more police officers and expanding a program that responds to mental health-related calls.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Kimberly Potter trial: Case goes to jury as closing arguments end

Kimberly Potter trial: Case goes to jury as closing arguments end

Jury deliberations have wrapped up for the day in the manslaughter trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter in the killing of Daunte Wright. In closing arguments Monday, prosecutors assailed Potter’s conduct, while her defense said Wright’s actions caused his own death.
by Jon Collins, Nina Moini and Matt Sepic

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A guide to winter stargazing

A guide to winter stargazing

Stars, planets and northern lights! Astronomy experts share what sights will be shining overhead this winter and give a few tips for the best ways to see them.
by Carly Quast

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Minn. judge allows enforcement of law requiring justification of police use of force

Minn. judge allows enforcement of law requiring justification of police use of force

Ramsey County District Court Judge Leonardo Castro had previously put the law on hold. His latest ruling declines to toss the law entirely. Instead, he struck five words that he says will remove an expectation that officers outline why they used force.
by Brian Bakst

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Researcher: Better response needed to school threats

Researcher: Better response needed to school threats

Several Minnesota school districts closed buildings Friday in response to unspecified threats of school violence on the social media platform TikTok.
by Dan Gunderson

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Weather Service confirms at least seven tornadoes touched down in Minnesota

Weather Service confirms at least seven tornadoes touched down in Minnesota

The National Weather Service says the tornado that caused major damage in the southern Minnesota community of Hartland on Wednesday night was an EF-2, with estimated peak wind speeds of 115 mph. It was one of at least seven tornadoes to hit the state.
by Andrew Krueger

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U of M settles harassment claim, will pay student $75K

U of M settles harassment claim, will pay student $75K

In an agreement facilitated by the state’s Human Rights agency, the University of Minnesota will pay a graduate student and allow her to finish her degree tuition-free. She had accused a professor of sexual harassment.
by Brian Bakst

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David Hockney returns to the Walker Art Center

David Hockney returns to the Walker Art Center

This weekend, David Hockney returns to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Not in person, but through an exhibit of well over 100 paintings and prints, many of which are in the museum's collection. The show includes much more than pictures of swimming pools by the prolific artist. 
by Euan Kerr

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