Minnesota's new health system merger law: Key questions, answered (www.mprnews.org)
State Rep arrested for DWI (www.mprnews.org)
After 2 fighting eagles got stuck together, Minnesota deputies separated them (www.mprnews.org)
Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.
Care about punk music, trans history or both? You need to know Venus DeMars (www.mprnews.org)
DeMars, 63, formed her first band and came out as trans in the ‘80s. She’s full of stories and wisdom from more than three decades as an out trans rock star in Minnesota. (Cross point from https://kbin.social/m/minnesota@midwest.social)
North Dakota university leaders fear 'catastrophic implications' of new Minnesota free tuition plan (www.mprnews.org)
North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes public college and university tuition free for thousands of residents.
Minnesota felon voting law attracts lawsuit (www.mprnews.org)
Minnesota’s new law granting quicker restoration of voting rights to people convicted of felonies is being challenged in court by a group disputing the way it was enacted.
ChangeMakers: Aegor Ray advocates to decriminalize sex work in Minneapolis (www.mprnews.org)
How descendants of enslaved people in Minnesota, the Dakotas can apply to receive $50,000 grants (www.mprnews.org)
St. Cloud State to eliminate programs, lays off faculty (www.mprnews.org)
University administrators say the cuts are necessary to fix a looming $24 million budget deficit caused by a decline in student enrollment. But some faculty worry that St. Cloud State’s push to expand online courses is making things worse.
Isle Royale wolves continue recovery after nearly dying out, while park's moose decline (www.mprnews.org)
Hennepin attorney says she'll speed charges, help families to deal with youth car thefts (www.mprnews.org)
Juneteenth 2023: Where to celebrate in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota (www.mprnews.org)
Juneteenth events are happening this weekend — as well as on the Monday holiday — all around Minnesota. Here’s a look at what is happening in the Twin Cities and across the state.