‘My task is being for some of these guys the first real truth teller.’
Minnesota
Posted inOpinion
Families demand reduced timeline to implement new prison “good time” law
The Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act (MRRA) allows people to earn early release and supervision reductions by using their time well, increasing public safety and saving taxpayers money. Planned for the last three years and passed in May, the law went into effect this August 1. Yet there is ongoing controversy over its implementation, with […]
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
The Cook era begins in Gopher volleyball
Minnesota volleyball has been around since 1972, and we have been covering it regularly since 1987.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cobb family hires attorneys as they await results of investigation
The Cobb family’s legal team alleges breakdowns in procedure.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Amid budget pressure, low-income Minnesotans get school-supply relief
In Minnesota, poverty-fighting organizations are feverishly trying to help low-income families get the items they need for a successful school year.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Montgomery progressed from player to owner
This week’s Lynx Great column features Renee Montgomery.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Celebration of Minnesota’s African immigrant communities
‘When people fit into the fabric of society, they succeed in education. They succeed in work. They succeed in business.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
State Patrol releases identities of those involved in Cobb’s death
On Thursday, the Department of Public Safety released the identities of those involved in the killing of Ricky Cobb II
Posted inLocal & State, News
Limiting solitary confinement part of MN juvenile justice overhaul
‘Solitary confinement—in particular, solitary confinement of youths—is a fundamental human rights violation.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
E-bikes are pricey, but Minnesota is offering buyer rebates next year
E-bikes have grown significantly in popularity since the pandemic began as people sought ways to be out and about.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports, Timberwolves/NBA
Powers’ Lynx tenure marred by injuries
This season, the Lynx are off to a rocky start so far, still finding their stride on the court both offensively and defensively.
Posted inGo Green
Summer’s in bloom, including ‘Solar Meadows’ in MN
In Minnesota and across the country, planners are increasingly eschewing turf grass and gravel for flowering meadows that support butterflies, bees, insects and other threatened wildlife.
Posted inSports
One fan’s All-Black All-25 team
‘Even in losing, there’s winning aspects. And I thought that these players brought that to the floor.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Newly signed MN marijuana law to ‘wipe away’ minor offenses
For most minor convictions, those who are affected can expect an automatic expungement.
Posted inNational, News
Gov. Walz signs public safety bill with new gun control measures
‘Today is about taking meaningful action to create a safer future for our kids, and I am proud to sign this commonsense, life-saving legislation into law.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Evidence touted as MN moves to adopt gun-safety laws
‘There is evidence from these laws being in place in other states that they have efficacy in reducing gun violence.’
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
All roads lead to Prince: new stretch of highway dedicated to late icon
Using purple ink, Governor Tim Walz officially christened Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway during a ceremony outside Paisley Park, attended by family, friends, and former associates of the late legend.
Posted inLocal & State, News
MN faces key decision on program to reduce child-development disparities
Supporters hope lawmakers extend funding for a pilot program that gives communities of color more power to improve outcomes for child development disparities.
Posted inOpinion
Will Minnesota repair broken justice for lifers?
Unless Minnesotans are prepared to accept a system of “justice for some,” the “lifer” review process must be reformed.
Posted inGo Green
Report: MN’s clean-energy transition gains stronger foothold
For a third year in a row, zero-carbon sources accounted for the majority of electricity generated in Minnesota.