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Art Hounds: Art that allows people to be seen (and heard)
Zoom allows audiences to see incarcerated writers reading their work in the annual event from the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshops. Also, essential worker portraits and coronavirus-inspired operas.
'I’m not alone': Minnesota students of color lead movement for equity in schools
Inspired by the protests following the police killing of George Floyd, high school students and recent graduates are pushing for anti-racist changes to curriculum, school boards and school discipline. And in some schools, their strategies appear to be working this fall.
Oct. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily deaths; hospitalizations climb
Officials said they were saddened but not surprised by the numbers. The surge in cases has led to a surge in hospitalizations and more deaths, and the state must brace itself for more unless more Minnesotans take steps to stem the spread of the disease.
Ramsey County moves forward with converting Bethesda Hospital to homeless shelter
The Ramsey County Board Tuesday unanimously agreed to move forward with an agreement that will allow the county to convert part of the complex into a 100-bed homeless shelter, blocks from the state Capitol.
Defense attorney argues anew to move trial of ex-officers in George Floyd's killing
Attorney Thomas Plunkett filed a memo in the case Tuesday arguing that a confrontation following last week’s hearing in the case was evidence that the trial should be held elsewhere for safety reasons. 
First-year teachers get a crash course on dealing with chaos and change in pandemic
Managing classroom chaos — and anxiety — are just some of the usual challenges that come with being a first year teacher. But this year, those new teachers also have to master remote learning and managing all of the extra health protocols.
St. John's, St. Ben's shift gears to keep students on campus
COVID-19 forced colleges and universities to make major changes this year in the ways students learn and interact — and many students are taking most or even all of their courses online. But in central Minnesota, St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict decided to keep students on campus and in the classroom as much as possible.
Oct. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record jump in hospital admissions; new cases climb
More than 500 people have been hospitalized over the past week, including 100 ICU cases. The seven-day trend is now close to its late-May peak. The numbers come a day after state officials urged Minnesotans to rethink plans for big holiday gatherings with family and friends.