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Police investigating racial harassment of NCAA women’s basketball team in Idaho

Police investigating racial harassment of NCAA women’s basketball team in Idaho

Police are investigating reported harassment of the University of Utah women's basketball team while staying in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, for the NCAA tournament in nearby Spokane, Wash.
by Troy Oppie

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Loss of ship’s power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

Loss of ship’s power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

A momentary loss of propulsion or electricity aboard the massive cargo vessel as it maneuvered in a tight channel in Baltimore may have triggered a cascade of events leading to the bridge collision.
by Scott Neuman and Jackie Northam

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Replacement Blatnik Bridge plans safety measures in case of future ship collision

Replacement Blatnik Bridge plans safety measures in case of future ship collision

As authorities in Maryland respond to the collapse of a major freeway bridge that was struck by a cargo ship, transportation officials in Minnesota say guarding against a similar scenario is part of the planning for the replacement of the Blatnik Bridge linking Duluth and Superior, Wis.
by Dan Kraker

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Stages of discovery: Exploring Shakespeare’s enduring appeal as the Guthrie prepares to open three of his plays

Stages of discovery: Exploring Shakespeare’s enduring appeal as the Guthrie prepares to open three of his plays

In advance of The Guthrie opening “Richard II,” “Henry IV” and “Henry V,” three experts look at Shakespeare’s ability to resonate across cultures and generations.
by Jacob Aloi

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Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants

Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants

Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending years of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant.
by The Associated Press

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Snow day, Part 3: School cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Wednesday

Snow day, Part 3: School cancellations, delays across Minnesota for Wednesday

Icy roads left in the wake of this week’s winter storm are prompting some school districts across Minnesota to cancel classes, move to online learning or start classes two hours late on Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota medication abortion provider on what’s at stake in SCOTUS mifepristone case

Minnesota medication abortion provider on what’s at stake in SCOTUS mifepristone case

The Supreme Court is debating a case brought by an anti-abortion group challenging the loosening of restrictions on mifepristone, which is used in medication abortion, during the pandemic. Dr. Julie Amaon with Just the Pill, a telehealth provider of medication abortion and other sexual and reproductive health services, shared her perspective on what’s at stake.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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