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  • 1 month ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Heidi Raschke

    133 red-red robed cardinals picked a new pope Thursday. Hours before Robert Prevost of the United States was named Pope Leo XIV, a University of St. Thomas Catholic studies student was in St. Peter’s square, with thousands of others, patiently awaiting the decision. “It's tense,” said Alex Lenzmeier, "Tons of different people from all over the place have come to Rome for this conclave.”Leinzmeier, class of 2028, is one of the students studying at the University of St. Thomas’ Rome Bernandi Campus.

  • 1 month ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Heidi Raschke

    Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Minnesota musician John Munson took to the stage last weekend and sang as strong as ever. He'll do the same Thursday night during a sold-out special benefit concert in his honor at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.

  • 2 months ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Heidi Raschke

    Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. The man who sparked a lockdown at the M Health Fairview Southdale hospital earlier this week made his first appearance in court today. Larry Sharp faces charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at his sister while both were at the hospital visiting their mother.

  • Mar 24, 2025 | mprnews.org | Heidi Raschke |Tom Crann

    Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. The American Civil Liberties Group of Minnesota and Education Minnesota filed separate lawsuits Monday against St. Francis Area Schools over a new book ban policy in the district that has expanded the number of books to be removed from its school libraries.

  • Mar 21, 2025 | inforum.com | Cathy Wurzer |Heidi Raschke |Gracie Stockton

    ST. PAUL — Former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, resigned Thursday, March 20, after he was charged with trying to solicit a minor. Already this legislative session, advocates for sexually exploited children are appealing to lawmakers for more support for crisis intervention services.

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Hurricane Ian's center is approaching western Cuba and the storm is expected to move toward Florida. We have a question for you Minnesotans. How is Hurricane Ian affecting you and your family? Fill out the survey below. https://t.co/X3hRluhDYU

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RT @MPRnews: And the second: What happens at the Minnesota State Fair overnight? https://t.co/RLR06PBYWZ