(MNN)-A special honor on the U-S House Floor Wednesday for NCAA women’s basketball champion Paige Bueckers from Hopkins. Minnesota Congresswoman Kelly Morrison recognized Bueckers for leading UConn to the finals victory. She said, “Paige’s teammates and coaches have praised her for her team-first mentality and her dedication to their sport. Paige serves as an inspiration and role model to athletes across the country and I along with the entire state of Minnesota, are incredibly proud of her and her accomplishments.” Morrison says we will cheer on Bueckers as she enters the W-B-N-A Draft on Monday night. She’s expected to be taken number one overall by Dallas.
Austin woman pleads guilty to stealing dead mother's social security benefits
(MNN)-A southern Minnesota woman is pleading guilty to collecting 360 thousand dollars in Social Security payments intended for her dead mother. The U-S Attorney's Office says 54-year-old Mavious Redmond of Austin lost her mom in 1999 and she continu...
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Marshall man claims ICE detained him for protests over police killings
A Marshall man was detained by federal immigration authorities who claim he overstayed his student visa after it was revoked. However, he tells MPR News from the Kandiyohi County Jail that his arrest may have been politically motivated.
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Coach Reeve on WNBA draft, Paige Bueckers and hopes for Lynx this season
As Minnesota’s own Paige Bueckers heads to the Lone Star State, the Minnesota Lynx are welcoming four new additions. Cheryl Reeve, head coach and president of basketball operations, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday t...
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Your Real ID questions answered
Starting May 7, you will need a Real ID to board a plane, even if you are flying domestically. It’s led to a rush of people heading to the DMV, with some wait times over 4 hours. So before you go, here’s what you need to know.
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More than 500 people came out for the Winona Indivisible 'Hands Off' rally Saturday at Windom Park. The gathering was part of a nationwide day of protest. A post on the Winona Indivisible Facebook page stated, "we sent a clear message to Elon Musk and Donald Trump to keep their hands off things that belong to the people!" An estimated 60,000 people attended a 'Hands Off' rally Saturday at the State Capitol in the St. Paul.
Two people are lucky to be alive after a drunk driving crash in Winona. It happened Saturday night near the intersection of 3rd Street and Mechanic Street. According to a Winona Police Spokesperson, 33-year-old Kyle Ostrander was speeding and rolled his vehicle. Officers arriving on the scene suspected Ostrander was intoxicated, and he was arrested. A passenger in the car suffered significant injuries from "deep lacerations on the head" but refused medical treatment. The spokesperson said the car was totaled and he "didn't know how nobody died."
