Stories from March 23, 2025

March Madness: South Dakota State, UConn can both call upon deep benches as they meet in 2nd round
Second-seeded UConn and No. 10 seed South Dakota each have stars in the starting lineup. However, both the Huskies and the Jackrabbits have more options off the bench heading into Monday's second-round NCAA Tournament game. 
Letter carriers speak out against Trump plans to privatize U.S. Postal Service
Demonstrators rallied in St. Paul and Duluth on Sunday against calls to privatize the U.S. Postal Service. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith called the move a “hostile takeover” by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Snow showers continue as latest system moves east; quiet start to work week
Heavy snow showers will persist across northern Minnesota until early Monday morning. Skies will clear, and breezy winds will ease into Monday morning. Expect above-average temperatures for the upcoming workweek, with occasional chances for light precipitation.
Minnesotan Lindsey Vonn takes 2nd in the final World Cup race of her comeback season
The St. Paulite Olympic champion concluded her comeback season at age 40 with a second-place finish in a World Cup super-G race Sunday that was won by Swiss racer Lara Gut-Behrami.
2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions
During the first Trump administration, many journalists worried most about being called “fake news.” They now face a more assertive President Donald Trump in his second term as a blitz of action by his new administration has journalists on their heels.
Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race
The winner of the April 1 election could hold the power to determine the fate of future litigation in Wisconsin over abortion because the outcome of the race will decide whether liberals or conservatives hold a majority on the state’s highest court.
Beltrami museum seeks community involvement for May event on menstruation
In announcing its new event the Beltrami County Historical Society is seeking public input for the exhibit titled “Women’s History, Period. (The Evolution of Menstruation).” BCHS executive director Emily Thabes said the weeklong event at the end of May will feature guest speakers and cover a multitude of topics historical and contemporary.  
Breezy Sunday with possible rain and snow showers; storm continues north
Blustery winds are sweeping across the state as a low-pressure system moves through. Heavy snow is expected in the northern regions, while central and southern Minnesota may experience light rain and snow showers. Temperatures will warm up throughout the week, with a few chances for light precipitation.
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