
Luther Seminary moving to new location in Minneapolis
The seminary had announced last year that it was planning to sell its longtime campus in St. Paul's St. Anthony Park neighborhood. School officials said that campus no longer served the seminary's mission, with most students attending online.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized, relatives subpoenaed
The subpoenas were issued for a grand jury collecting evidence in Minnesota as federal authorities probe potential fraud in Omar's immigration paperwork. The investigation led to federal agents searching Omar's Washington, D.C., home on Monday just weeks before the November midterms, in which Omar is seeking reelection.
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Pope Leo is eating, celebrating Mass and walking after cancer surgery, but trip is in question
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in a special room set up for him at the hospital after cancer surgery. The Vatican says Leo celebrated along with his secretaries on Wednesday afternoon.
10h ago

Pilot reported ice building up on the wings before Wisconsin crash that killed 6
Six people, including a child, died in a plane crash in Wisconsin. Authorities say the pilot reported ice building up on the wings during a thunderstorm. The single-engine plane was traveling from Kenosha to Menomonie on Tuesday night and crashed near Mirror Lake State Park.
10h ago

Minneapolis council considers cutting safety office
Mayor Jacob Frey originally proposed the oversight office after a progressive vision to replace city police with a safety department was rejected by voters in 2021.
11h ago

Minneapolis Public Schools backs off school closure plan
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders voted to avoid any school closures for the 2027-28 school year. In addition, board members committed to discuss enrollment growth strategies, early childhood enrollment, reviewing school start and end times, school choice assignments and the distribution of needs-based government funding.
18h ago
Red Lake Nation says it's 'cooperating fully' with BIA
An official letter from the federal government alleges years of inaction by the Red Lake Nation's child welfare agency that led to several deaths. The tribe says it is cooperating with the federal government and has appealed the decision.
19h ago

New tool kit helps MN cities prepare for data centers
A new tool kit from researchers at the University of Minnesota will help local government officials better understand the potential risks and benefits of data centers, and potentially avert the controversy that has roiled some communities.
20h ago

Eden Prairie adds more security at football games
Eden Prairie school officials said there will be more police and security on hand at Wednesday night's football game, and just two stadium entrances - both with metal detectors. There's no re-entry and no admission after halftime.
20h ago

Minn. State may shift funds to struggling universities
Up to $15 million each year would go to two schools, St. Cloud State University and Bemidji State University, which have faced enrollment declines and budget deficits.
20h ago

Comedian Michael Che on 'Shot in Minnesota'
The "Saturday Night Live" writer and "Weekend Update" anchor talks to MPR News about his new Netflix special filmed at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
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