According to the investigative report, Eagan band teacher Brett Benson had a “pattern of predatory grooming behaviors … with numerous students” going back a decade in two school districts.

planned parenthood north central states reported a 150% increase in appts for long-acting birth control options after trump was reelected. it surpassed the number of appts when trump was first elected, and when roe v. wade was overturned. my latest ⬇️ www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...

While detailed plans have yet to emerge, health and legal experts, practitioners and advocates in Minnesota are closely monitoring the new administration for hints about what federal changes to abortion policy could mean for the state. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...

Last week, I accompanied folks at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge who keep count of migrating sandhill cranes. If you've never heard the call of a sandhill crane, it's worth clicking through to Kirsti Marohn's story on MPR News just for the listen: www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...

Really liked this @samstroozas.bsky.social story from August. Terrific images from Tim Evans. I love deeply reported local stories #randomexcellence www.mprnews.org/story/2024/0...

OK, here we go. Here are links to some of the excellent journalists who work for MPR News and its sister organizations APM Research Lab and APM Reports. I'll keep updating, but this is a start. go.bsky.app/UaGFUu1

This week's highlight was sharing the reflections of Nudieland mass shooting victims as one of the teen defendants took a plea deal in court. It's a heavy read, but well worth it if you have the time and headspace. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...