President Trump announced travel restrictions that will affect people from almost 20 countries across the globe. We learn about the early effects of the ban here in Minnesota from an immigration lawyer.

A new report shows that the number of students choosing open enrollment is rising. Some say its worsening segregation in schools.

Have you ever argued with an older loved one about whether they should still be driving, or how to take care of them as they age? We talk to a mediator who is helping families work it out.

The NBA finals begin Thursday. One player headed there got his start in Minneapolis. We hear from Chet Holmgren's former coach about his journey to the top.

Today’s Minnesota Music Minute was “Grace and a Tender Hand” by Gaelynn Leah. The Song of the Day was “Passengers” by Aoife O’Donovan.

Even though the Minnesota Timberwolves won’t be in the NBA finals this year, a Minnesotan will be on the court.

Before he was a starter for the Western Conference Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnehaha Academy graduate Chet Holmgren was just a tall kid in youth basketball learning the game with guidance from his coach, Larry Suggs.

Suggs coached Holmgren on a club team starting in elementary school, a team that also included Suggs’ son, Jalen, now a point guard for the Orlando Magic. Suggs joined Minnesota Now to talk about Holmgren’s childhood and his NBA success.

Ten years ago, when Anna Hover was at the height of her career and raising her children in St. Paul, she got sick. She asked for help online, and the kindness of her neighbors helped put her life back together.

Minnesota Now producer Ellen Finn spoke to Hover for our Thank You, Stranger series.

Thank You, Stranger is our series about unexpected kindness in our lives. If you have a story to share about a stranger who made your life a little brighter, we want to hear it.

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