Trio of Minnesota moms launch non-profit for parents of transgender children
After members of a Facebook group outed her transgender child, Kelsey Waits launched the TransParent Alliance – an organization aimed at educating, empowering and connecting families with transgender children to experts and advocates.
After members of a Facebook group outed her transgender child, Kelsey Waits launched the TransParent Alliance – an organization aimed at educating, empowering and connecting families with transgender children to experts and advocates.
Personal connection to Ukraine conflict inspires new fundraiser
After witnessing the war in person, the owners of Art Factory Twin Ports decided that everything they sell now on Etsy would go to help people living in Ukraine.
After witnessing the war in person, the owners of Art Factory Twin Ports decided that everything they sell now on Etsy would go to help people living in Ukraine.
Insulin cost cap bill sponsored by Rep. Angie Craig passed by U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill forcing group health insurance plans to cap the price of insulin at $35 for a 30-day supply of the drug.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill forcing group health insurance plans to cap the price of insulin at $35 for a 30-day supply of the drug.
Minnesota bans poultry sales and exhibitions as industry deals with new bird flu strain
A ban on poultry sales and exhibitions along with waiving certain trucking restrictions are all efforts being used to stop a new bird flu strain from spreading.
A ban on poultry sales and exhibitions along with waiving certain trucking restrictions are all efforts being used to stop a new bird flu strain from spreading.
Biden says government to stand up for transgender Americans against 'hateful' state bills
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
Minnesota professor to repay $120K raised using Philando Castile's name
A Minnesota professor who raised thousands of dollars in the name of Philando Castile has agreed to pay back $120,000 as part of a settlement, according to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
A Minnesota professor who raised thousands of dollars in the name of Philando Castile has agreed to pay back $120,000 as part of a settlement, according to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Isanti man charged with stealing firearms from shipments, ATF says
An Isanti man is facing federal charges for his involvement in a plot to steal guns from a logistics company in central Minnesota.
An Isanti man is facing federal charges for his involvement in a plot to steal guns from a logistics company in central Minnesota.
Judge: Trump 'likely' committed crime around Capitol riot, OKs release of emails
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden calls for Putin's removal: 'For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power'
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” dramatically escalating the rhetoric against the Russian leader after his brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Woodbury teen raises awareness about traumatic brain injuries after accident
After spending nearly two months in recovery at Children’s Minnesota, Ben Menier's progress after a traumatic brain injury is nothing short of a miracle.
After spending nearly two months in recovery at Children’s Minnesota, Ben Menier's progress after a traumatic brain injury is nothing short of a miracle.
Mark Meadows urged by Supreme Court justice's wife to overturn 2020 election, report says
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Russia-Ukraine war fails to fuel Biden approval rebound, AP-NORC poll finds
Only 43% of Americans approve of Biden and a similar percentage approve of his handling of the relationship with Russia, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Only 43% of Americans approve of Biden and a similar percentage approve of his handling of the relationship with Russia, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Medina man travels to Polish border to help refugees
A Medina EMT is now responding to a different type of emergency halfway across the world at the Polish border.
A Medina EMT is now responding to a different type of emergency halfway across the world at the Polish border.
Broadcasting hall of famer takes on new role as author
He's led a storied career that has earned him a spot this year in the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame, but now a local radio executive and host is taking on a new title.
He's led a storied career that has earned him a spot this year in the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame, but now a local radio executive and host is taking on a new title.
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv remains under fire as Biden arrives in Europe
One month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fire rained down on a shopping mall and high-rise buildings in Kyiv, as the outnumbered Ukrainian military waged intense battles to defend the capital and other key cities.
One month into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fire rained down on a shopping mall and high-rise buildings in Kyiv, as the outnumbered Ukrainian military waged intense battles to defend the capital and other key cities.
‘Prince: The Immersive Experience’ exhibit to debut in Chicago this June
Let's Go Crazy: A new Prince exhibit will open this summer and feature 10 multidimensional spaces where visitors can "experience Prince’s life, creative evolution, and original sound in a new and illuminating way."
Let's Go Crazy: A new Prince exhibit will open this summer and feature 10 multidimensional spaces where visitors can "experience Prince’s life, creative evolution, and original sound in a new and illuminating way."
Convicted driver in previous deadly accident accused of being intoxicated in new crash
It's been 4 years since Rich Lovdal lost his brother Kevin to a drunk driver., but now the person responsible for his brother's death is accused of causing another crash while being intoxicated behind the wheel.
It's been 4 years since Rich Lovdal lost his brother Kevin to a drunk driver., but now the person responsible for his brother's death is accused of causing another crash while being intoxicated behind the wheel.
?Documenting a Reckoning? now on display at Mill City Museum
A new 54-photo exhibit features images taken by professional photojournalists and everyday people who captured photos of protests, unrests and demonstrations ? from the day George Floyd was killed, to the day Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder.
A new 54-photo exhibit features images taken by professional photojournalists and everyday people who captured photos of protests, unrests and demonstrations ? from the day George Floyd was killed, to the day Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder.
Local piano player attending Elton John concert thanks to generosity of fans
A Minnesota pianist, who is a huge Elton John fan, will finally get to see the famous rocker perform, thanks to some generous fans.
A Minnesota pianist, who is a huge Elton John fan, will finally get to see the famous rocker perform, thanks to some generous fans.