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ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid
Travelers wait in long security checkpoint lines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Friday in Houston.David J. Phillip | APImmigration and Customs Enforcement agents could remain at U.S. airports...
Jeff Brady Mar 30, 2026

Trump issues new threat to Iran's civilian infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran's energy resources and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached soon.In a social m...
The Associated Press Mar 30, 2026

Joey Browner of Minnesota Vikings dies at 65
Joey Browner, a three-time All-Pro defensive back who played nine of his 10 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, has died, the team said. He was 65.The Vikings announced Browner's death Sunday...
The Associated Press and Chandra Colvin Mar 30, 2026

USDA grant cancellations affect Minnesota programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cancelling most funds for a nearly $300 million grant program designed to help underserved farmers access land, markets and capital.The Increasing Land, Capital, ...
Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval Mar 30, 2026

Child care centers worry as ICE surge absences build
Immigration enforcement fears were already rising in November when a family at Rise Early Learning Center in St. Louis Park asked Kylie Cooper what they could do to keep their Minnesota subsidy if the...
Kyra Miles Mar 30, 2026

Minnesota tribe, electric utility tangle over solar
Looking to help power its casino and resort, Minnesota's Upper Sioux Community built a massive solar array two years ago, engineering it so the power would stay on tribal land and off the local power ...
Melissa Olson Mar 30, 2026

Do good neighbors make good economies? Minnesota could be a test case
Laura Zabel, executive director of Springboard for the Arts in St. Paul, knew something remarkable was happening in her community during the immigration enforcement surge when hundreds of neighbors sp...
Chris Farrell Mar 30, 2026

There are gaps in Minnesota's flood forecast network. Could AI help?
It's spring flooding season in Minnesota. And while there's a low risk for serious floods this year, hydrologists are still closely watching more than 300 river gauges across Minnesota that ...
Dan Kraker Mar 30, 2026

'No Kings' attendees keep eyes on November
A sea of demonstrators that clogged the wind-whipped Capitol grounds and surrounding streets over the weekend departed with clear instructions: Keep up the energy as the midterm election approaches. O...
Dana Ferguson Mar 30, 2026

Pistons beat Timberwolves 109-87
Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points on Saturday as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-ri...
The Associated Press Mar 29, 2026