Five international students at Minnesota university have visas revoked
“These are troubling times, and this situation is unlike any we have navigated before,” the university president said in a statement.
April 3, 2025
Immigration detentions of international students expand beyond protesters
Arrest of U international student because of DWI suggests expansion of ICE authority, according to immigration attorney.
April 3, 2025
Mankato YMCA cancels conservative expo on school choice
Event organizer Center of the American Experiment must find a new venue, as Y officials cite a need for “a safe place” for its diverse population.
April 2, 2025
![The Midway YMCA was one of two of the first YMCAs to reopen June 10 at 25% capacity. Here, COVID-19 rules are posted outside of the Midway YMCA for all entering Friday at the YMCA in St. Paul.] DAVID JOLES • david.joles@startribune.com The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities has taken a big hit financially during COVID-19 as programs -- from fitness centers to childcare -- remain closed. The nonprofit furloughed 90% of its staff and is looking for new partnerships to boost revenue. Moody's downgrade](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/QRZAIQCQ5VWQHXAZ45ZMUV3SVQ.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Cybersecurity incident hits Minnesota tribal community, hobbles casino
Slot machines hit, and phones are down at Lower Sioux Indian Community businesses since Thursday.
April 1, 2025
Mankato native Jon Hickey’s book wonders what it means to be ‘Indian enough’
Local fiction: “Big Chief” is set on a Wisconsin reservation, in the run-up to a tribal election.
April 1, 2025
Second Minnesota university student detained by ICE
Students from Minnesota State University Mankato and the University of Minnesota were detained late last week.
April 1, 2025
How much should college students work? A Mankato professor looks at link between too much work and failing grades.
Many college students are working as tuition rises, but a professor researched the maximum number of hours a week a student can work before their grades could suffer.
March 30, 2025
Are Minnesota districts facing uphill push to get more kids to walk to school?
Schools are pushing more kids to walk or bike in hopes of introducing physical activity, easing transportation budgets and de-congesting drop-off zones.
March 29, 2025
Minnesota State Mankato falls to Western Michigan in OT, exits NCAA men's hockey tournament
A goal by Grant Slukynsky 7:14 into the second overtime period moved top-seeded Western Michigan into the regional final.
March 28, 2025
Colorado company eyes Glencoe expansion after nixing plans for AI data center in southern Minnesota
Revolve Labs said talks with Mountain Lake are on hold and focus is now on its existing site in Glencoe.
March 27, 2025
Minnesota State Mankato, ‘sneaky good’ to say the least, is back in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament
The Mavericks, in coach Luke Strand’s second season, lean on goaltender Alex Tracy, statistically atop the nation.
March 26, 2025
Whimsical house near St. Olaf with ties to philosopher Kierkegaard lists for $850K
The Northfield home has spiral staircases, stone rooms, tree trunks and other touches of whimsy and mystery.
March 22, 2025
