A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a black student against the Red Wing School District over an unsanctioned school ritual known as "Wangsta Day." The student, Quera Pruitt, claimed in the suit filed last August that about 70 Red Wing High School students engaged in an exercise of bigotry and bullying during homecoming week by wearing baggy pants and do-rags, and flashing gang signs. The settlement is pending court approval.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the property rights group challenging Red Wing’s rental code did not prove it is unconstitutional. Under the ordinance, landlords must have their properties inspected by city officials, even if there's no probable cause to believe there are violations. Minnesota Public Radio has more on the appellate ruling.

A former waitress at a popular Rochester restaurant called the Canadian Honker has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging a "tip pool" that set aside money to be shared with hosts and hostesses violated state law. She was fired for not contributing to the pool.

The two health care providers began reviewing the potential merger about five months ago. A Fairview Red Wing official told the Republican Eagle that a final decision is expected to be made in the next several months. Lake City and Cannon Falls are already part of the Mayo Clinic Health System.