Walz takes responsibility for failed vetting of cannabis directorAfter his choice to oversee legal cannabis in the state quit after one day amid media scrutiny of her background, Gov. Tim Walz said he will look into why problems weren’t discovered earlier.
More Minnesota hunters take a shot at using crossbows for deer huntingThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources expects a shift in how Minnesotans hunt deer as a result of a new law allowing expanded use of the crossbow.
Heavy rains lead to flooding in Duluth, other North Shore communitiesCreeks and streams, including the Kettle River, are running higher than usual. The city says there is also standing water on roadways and overflows of at least three sanitary sewers.
3 men found dead in Roseville, Minn. homeRoseville police found the three men inside a home, apparently from knife and gunshot wounds.
Politics Friday won’t be the same: Longtime MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy to retireMike Mulcahy is retiring after nearly four decades covering news and politics in Minnesota for radio and TV. His last day at MPR News is Friday, Sept. 29.
Where to embrace the charm of fall in MinnesotaDiscover the best fall activities in Minnesota, from apple orchards to pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Plan your day trips now to make the most of your autumn. MPR News staff share their favorite places and activities from all across the state.
As student mental health needs leap, schools seek a next generation of counselorsA nearly $7 million federal grant is helping address Minnesota’s long standing shortage of school counselors. Those doing the work now in northwestern Minnesota say the needs are greater than ever.
Play1min 55secAsk a Bookseller: 'Saints of the Household'Mary Taris of Strive Publishing and Bookstore in Minneapolis loved the intimate look at family dynamics in Ari Tison's novel “Saints of the Household.”
Play3min 54secNational UAW strike expands to Twin Cities areaWorkers picketed for a second day outside of an auto parts warehouse in Plymouth, Minn., on Saturday after United Auto Workers leaders expanded the union's strike against the Big Three automakers.
Herbert, Chargers keep Vikings winless, pulling out a 28-24 victoryThe Chargers kept Kirk Cousins out of the end zone twice in the last three minutes to preserve a wild 28-24 victory over the winless Vikings on Sunday.
Hundreds gather to honor Minnesota's fallen firefightersThe Minnesota firefighter community gathers on the last Sunday in September each year to honor those that have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Tigst Assefa smashes the women's marathon record by more than 2 minutesThe 26-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate with a time of 2:11:53.
An Israeli military raid has killed two Palestinians in the West BankTwo Palestinians were killed during an Israeli military raid Sunday in the northern West Bank, Palestinian health officials said, in a surge of violence during a sensitive Jewish holiday period.
To cheers, NASA asteroid sample capsule safely touches down in UtahNASA's Osiris-REx mission sends a pristine sample of asteroid back to Earth Sunday morning. If it lands successfully, this cupful-or-so of space rock could shed light on the solar system's origins.
Flamingos in Wisconsin? Tropical birds visit Lake Michigan beach in a first for the northern stateFive flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
Bryant throws TD to Mangieri in OT as Northwestern beats Minnesota 37-34Ben Bryant threw a 25-yard touchdown to Charlie Mangieri in overtime, Bryce Kirtz set a career high with 215 yards receiving and caught two TDs, and Northwestern rallied from 21 down to beat Minnesota 37-34.
She's currently the only Black woman leading a state military. Here's how it happenedBrig. Gen. Janeen Birckhead of Maryland only became a soldier to help pay for college. Three decades later, she's risen to the top military position in Maryland, leading a force of 4,600 soldiers.
National Cathedral unveils racial justice-themed windows, replacing Confederate onesThe windows, titled "Now and Forever," were created by artist Kerry James Marshall. They show a group of protesters holding up large signs that read "Fairness" and "No Foul Play."
Walz: 'Let's keep our kids safe' as consensus is reached in SRO debate Minnesota officials and law enforcement say they’re close to settling the debate over how police can work in schools.
Twins clinch AL Central for 3rd division title in 5 years; postseason losing streak up nextThe Twins’ 18-game postseason losing streak is the longest in North American professional sports.
