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Severe storms cause damage, knock out power to thousands across Minnesota

Severe storms cause damage, knock out power to thousands across Minnesota

Severe storms late Tuesday and early Wednesday produced winds in excess of 75 mph across a swath of western and central Minnesota, downing trees and power lines.
by Andrew Krueger

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Small funnel cloud over U.S. Capitol turns into viral photo

Small funnel cloud over U.S. Capitol turns into viral photo

Observant visitors to the area around the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday afternoon were treated to a unusual sight: an unmistakable funnel cloud extending diagonally from the sky and seemingly almost reaching the tip of the Capitol dome itself.
by The Associated Press

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They put food on our tables but live in the shadows. This man is fighting to be seen

They put food on our tables but live in the shadows. This man is fighting to be seen

Jose Martinez has picked America's food for decades. With all that experience on different farms, he saw workers lacking labor protections. Now he works to give farmworkers more rights.
by Ximena Bustillo and Andrea Hsu

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Autoworker union not giving Biden an easy ride in 2024 as contract talks pick up speed

Autoworker union not giving Biden an easy ride in 2024 as contract talks pick up speed

The new UAW president says his members are being left out as the industry transitions to electric vehicles so he's applying pressure on the auto companies and the White House to do more for workers.
by Don Gonyea

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As UMN officials contemplate the future of a destination academic medical system, others wait

As UMN officials contemplate the future of a destination academic medical system, others wait

The proposed partnership between Fairview Health Services and South Dakota-based Sanford Health was contentious from the moment it was announced, drawing ire from union officials, private citizens and public officials alike.
by Michelle Wiley

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Minneapolis expands program to prevent child homelessness

Minneapolis expands program to prevent child homelessness

A Minneapolis program designed to help prevent kids’ families from becoming homeless is expanding for the next school year, with the aim of helping twice as many families with children to avoid experiencing homelessness. 
by Jon Collins

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The Vikings are happy Danielle Hunter came to camp. Contract for star pass rusher still at issue

The Vikings are happy Danielle Hunter came to camp. Contract for star pass rusher still at issue

Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter reported to training camp Tuesday after skipping the offseason program, but his status with the club remains uncertain with his contract still an issue.
by The Associated Press

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