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Art Hounds on fabric, dragons and freedom
From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. This week, they recommend fabric collages, dragon-themed theater and photographs on the subject of freedom.
Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims
Among the 400-plus Red Cross volunteers and employees offering emotional support, food, recovery planning, shelter and financial assistance to people and pets in the Los Angeles area is an ER nurse from Victoria: 25-year-old Ryan Bohara.
Morning Announcements for Jan. 15
Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
Minnesota legislative standoff spills out of the Statehouse into the courthouse
With accusations flying over which party is ignoring state law, the fight to control the Minnesota House is shifting from lawmakers to lawyers. DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon is calling on the Minnesota Supreme Court to weigh in on who has what power.
Victim and immigration advocacy organizations oppose Laken Riley Act
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty joined advocacy organizations at a press conference Tuesday to urge the U.S. Senate to vote against the Laken Riley Act.
Poll: Minnesotans largely feel safe, but Black women most likely to worry about safety
While the majority of Minnesotans reported feeling safe most of the time, a quarter of respondents said a fear of crime impacts their activities often or somewhat often. For Black women who responded, that number doubled to nearly 50 percent.
Straw buyer in Burnsville first responder shooting pleads guilty
As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors are dropping three other straw purchasing counts against Ashley Dyrdahl, who also agreed to appear in public service announcements to warn about straw purchasing.
Morning Announcements for Jan. 14
Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.