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U.S. denies Iran struck a military vessel during new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. denies Iran struck a military vessel during new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military denies Iran's claim of striking a U.S. Navy vessel. This comes as the U.S. now offers to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom" to aid stranded seafarers and warned Iran against blocking ships.
by The Associated Press

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Here’s how medication abortion works with just one drug that’s still fully available

Here’s how medication abortion works with just one drug that’s still fully available

A federal appeals court ruling restricts telemedicine access to the abortion drug mifepristone for the whole country, at least temporarily. But another drug that remains available is safe and effective at ending early pregnancy.
by Mara Gordon, Selena Simmons-Duffin and Diane Webber

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In Farmington, a data center project spurs new bonds between the left and the right

In Farmington, a data center project spurs new bonds between the left and the right

Data center development is under scrutiny across Minnesota and at the state Capitol. In Farmington, a proposed hyperscale data center is generating some unexpected bonds between residents on the left and the right.
by Catharine Richert

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Politics Friday: Taking stock of Minnesota's session, campaign as May decision points near

Politics Friday: Taking stock of Minnesota's session, campaign as May decision points near

May will be a critical month for state lawmakers and for candidates for a range of Minnesota elective offices. The end of the legislative session and the state party endorsing conventions are closing in. We’ll check in on both.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Minneapolis mayor vetoes eviction extension, decriminalization of drug paraphernalia

Minneapolis mayor vetoes eviction extension, decriminalization of drug paraphernalia

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed the city council’s second attempt to extend the city’s eviction notice timeline, as well as a council ordinance decriminalizing drug paraphernalia. The council likely does not have the votes to override the vetoes.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Clergy hold 24-hour vigil urging lawmakers to fund HCMC

Clergy hold 24-hour vigil urging lawmakers to fund HCMC

Dozens of Twin Cities clergy gathered outside Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis for a 24-hour vigil urging state lawmakers to fund the financially struggling hospital, which leaders say is critical to providing care for low-income patients and serving as a major training site for the region’s doctors.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
by Eric McDaniel

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