Good morning, Lincoln.

China's export limits on rare earth elements led MP Materials to end shipments from its Mountain Pass mine, and companies responded with urgent calls to build more domestic capacity.

NioCorp is now doing exploratory drilling near Elk Creek in southeast Nebraska + seeking to prove that enough minerals are available for a new rare earth mine to boost local supply.

Lincoln police investigated an overnight stabbing on April 19 near South 1st and M street that left a Lincoln man (aged 39) with serious but not life-threatening stab wounds to his leg and arm after he received care from Lincoln Fire and Rescue and was taken to a local hospital where he is in stable condition, and they continue to seek information about the attack.

Police responded at 2:28 a.m. on Saturday to a report of a stabbing—at South First and M streets—in west Lincoln.

Lanny Boswell served on the Lincoln school board since 2013 and kept working through a cancer diagnosis in August 2023—he died on April 9 after an 18‑month battle.

His work helped start programs that supported student safety and learning—efforts that strengthened local schools.

The National Weather Service confirmed six tornadoes on April 17 in eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa that produced damaging winds above 80 mph and hail up to 4 inches.

One Iowa tornado measured about 1.75 miles wide—setting a record as the widest ever recorded in the state.

Local organizations hosted an early Earth Day celebration at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Saturday—marking the event’s sixth year with 53 educational booths and a clothing swap that diverted 700 items from waste.

A bike rodeo encouraged safe, eco-friendly travel for kids—adding interactive community activities aimed at environmental stewardship.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Concert in Lincoln

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Lied Center for Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience an evening with renowned astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Becky Robinson Performance

8 PM – 12 AM — Bourbon Theatre — $139 — Gametime offers last-minute tickets for a night of laughter with comedian Becky Robinson.

Parents Night Out at Cooper YMCA

6-10 p.m. — Cooper YMCA — Registration required — Kids enjoy crafts, games, and fun activities while parents take a well-deserved break.

Husker Games: Football

2-6 p.m. — Memorial Stadium — Cost info not provided — Experience thrilling college football action at Memorial Stadium with fellow fans.

Impact Over Points: Effective Product Delivery

6-8 p.m. — Don't Panic Labs — Free entry — Learn how to shift focus from arbitrary metrics to impactful outcomes in software delivery.

Chris Cain Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Zoo Bar — Ticket prices vary — Experience the mesmerizing blues guitar of Chris Cain, acclaimed as one of today's finest artists.

41st Annual Lincoln Mayor's Interfaith Breakfast

7:30-9:00 a.m. — The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel — Free entry — Celebrate unity and hope at this interfaith prayer breakfast featuring music and sacred readings.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Baseball

6:05-10:05 p.m. — Haymarket Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college baseball showdown in Lincoln.

Talbott Brothers Concert

7-11 p.m. — Bourbon Theatre — $31 — Experience an evening of live music from the Talbott Brothers in a vibrant local venue.

Mother's Day Market Yoga

9-10 a.m. — Venue 5 Twenty-Two — All proceeds to benefit Disrupting Traffick — Enjoy a refreshing yoga class in partnership with a local shopping market.