Minnesota health officials on Wednesday confirmed the state’s fourth and fifth cases of the coronavirus. Meanwhile, the University of Minnesota announced it would suspend in-person instruction at its five campuses at least through April 1.
AP: Minnesota’s 1st case of coronavirus in cruise ship passenger
Minnesota health officials said Friday the state has its first confirmed case of coronavirus. The Associated Press has the story.
Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign, plans to endorse Joe Biden
Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and plans to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden. The Minnesota senator’s decision to leave the race came just 18 hours before Super Tuesday in 14 states, including Minnesota.
AP PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Sanders edges Buttigieg in New Hampshire, Dem front-runners
Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire’s presidential primary election Tuesday night, narrowly edging moderate rival Pete Buttigieg and scoring the first clear victory in the Democratic Party’s chaotic 2020 nomination fight.
AP: Buttigieg, Sanders to win most national delegates in Iowa
Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders will emerge from Iowa’s Democratic caucuses with the most delegates to the party’s national convention, regardless of which one eventually wins the contest. Design Manager Reid Neeser’s graphic accompanies the AP’s story.
AP: Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment
President Donald Trump won impeachment acquittal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate, bringing to a close only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country, tested civic norms and fed the tumultuous 2020 race for the White House.
AP: President Donald Trump impeached by US House on 2 charges
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.
AP: Former St. Thomas Seminary adviser, Duluth bishop dies suddenly at age 59
The Diocese of Duluth says Bishop Paul Sirba, who served both seminaries at St. Thomas, has died after suffering a heart attack. He was 59.
AP: Redevelopment deal reached for former St. Paul Ford plant
A redevelopment deal has been reached for the former Ford Motor Co. plant in St. Paul that would feature thousands of new homes powered by renewable energy.
AP: NCAA to allow athletes to cash in on their fame
BREAKING: NCAA will permit athletes to be compensated for their names, images and likenesses, Board of Governors says.
AP: Trump attacks Biden, slams impeachment probe at Minn. rally
President Donald Trump held a rally in Minneapolis Thursday, the first since Democrats began proceedings two weeks ago to remove him from office. Trump was defiant in the face of an impeachment probe.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas community members participate in “Global Climate Strike”
St. Thomas community members joined a international protest against climate change. Photojournalist Maxwell Collier captured photos at the sustainability club’s pre-strike on Monahan Plaza.
AP: Noor convicted of murder in 911 caller death
A Minneapolis police officer was convicted of murder Tuesday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who approached his squad car minutes after calling 911 to report a possible rape behind her home.
AP: Child hurt, suspect arrested in Mall of America incident
A 5-year-old child plummeted three floors Friday after being pushed or thrown from a balcony at the Mall of America, according to witnesses, and police said a 24-year-old man was in custody.
AP: Dems’ 2020 field now includes Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Sunday joined the growing group of Democrats jostling to be president and positioned herself as the most prominent Midwestern candidate in the field, as her party tries to win back voters in a region that helped put Donald Trump in the White House.
