Reader suggestions: Books we should teach in schools

The decision to pull two books from reading lists for Duluth's high school students has sparked discussion about what literature should be required reading. We've compiled a list of books that MPR News readers said they'd recommend high school students be required to read.

Kenneth Lilly didn't enter a plea in court Thursday and is out of custody on $500,000 bond.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam told top staff Friday that he is not going to resign over a racist photo as another sexual assault accusation was leveled at his lieutenant governor, who would succeed him if he stepped down.

The military, which backs President Nicolas Maduro, has barricaded a bridge from Colombia. Opposition leader Juan Guaido, along with the U.S., is demanding that the aid convoy be allowed to pass.

The site broke the day it opened last month, leaving most users unable to buy the permit required to enter the Boundary Waters during warm months.

The developer of a much-touted -- but now suspended -- hotel, retail and residential development on prime Rochester real estate blamed Mayo Clinic for launching a competing hotel that put the project at a "considerable competitive disadvantage."

The 36-year-old Alabama native and seven-time felon knew building a new life would be a challenge. He aims to help other former felons succeed as well.

Recent heavy snowfalls have rescued what could have been another mediocre snowmobile season, and they're energizing riders for the first time in years.

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is holding an event on Sunday afternoon where she is expected to announce that she is running for president.

It's all good now between Max and the Madison (Wis.) Police Department, owing to the power of apology.