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Rocker, writer and teacher: Remembering Laurie Lindeen of Zuzu’s Petals

Rocker, writer and teacher: Remembering Laurie Lindeen of Zuzu’s Petals

Laurie Lindeen, the founder and frontwoman of the influential Minneapolis indie rock band Zuzu’s Petals and a beloved teacher and writer, died suddenly from a brain aneurysm at the age of 62 on July 1.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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South Dakota Gov. Noem’s official social media accounts seem to disappear without explanation

South Dakota Gov. Noem’s official social media accounts seem to disappear without explanation

The accounts on Facebook, Instagram and X, the site formerly known as Twitter, had reached hundreds of thousands of followers. As of Monday, links to them on the governor’s official website led to pages that said the accounts were no longer active.
by The Associated Press

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Overlooked: Who suffers the most from the opioid epidemic in Minnesota?

Overlooked: Who suffers the most from the opioid epidemic in Minnesota?

A lack of public health data has masked huge racial disparities in overdose deaths from fentanyl and other opioids. Sahan Journal examined more than 240,000 death records to get a clear and startling picture of the epidemic’s toll.

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‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot

‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor pleads guilty to interfering with police during Capitol riot

Jay Johnston, 55, of Los Angeles, faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder, a felony. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols is scheduled to sentence Johnston on Oct. 7.
by The Associated Press

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With just one mention of abortion, Republican Party lays out its 2024 policy platform

With just one mention of abortion, Republican Party lays out its 2024 policy platform

Despite failing to unveil a new platform in 2020, the Republican Party Monday released its policy goals and aims in its official 2024 platform, where the languages sticks close to Trump.
by Megan Pratz

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Alec Baldwin goes on trial this week, nearly 3 years after fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Alec Baldwin goes on trial this week, nearly 3 years after fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in 2021 when a prop gun went off on the western film “Rust” set. Alec Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter and faces up to 18 months behind bars.
by Mandalit del Barco

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A radio host resigned after interviewing Biden with questions provided by his campaign

A radio host resigned after interviewing Biden with questions provided by his campaign

Two radio hosts in the swing states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin admitted to interviewing Biden with questions provided by his team, which violates many newsroom policies. One of them has resigned.
by Rachel Treisman

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Biden tells Democrats he’s not leaving the race, and it’s time to stop talking about it

Biden tells Democrats he’s not leaving the race, and it’s time to stop talking about it

President Biden told Democratic lawmakers and donors in no uncertain terms that he’s not ending his reelection bid after he faltered in the debate — and that they needed to stop talking about it.
by Tamara Keith

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