Mayo Clinic pressures lawmakers over health budget bill Mayo Clinic officials sent emails to Minnesota lawmakers urging them to remove provisions of a large health bill and said they would pull planned investments from the state if they chose to pass them.
Relatives of missing, murdered Indigenous Minnesotans mourn, mark progress at state CapitolAttendees of a national day of action dressed in bright red, some with red handprints over their mouths, a symbol of the movement for missing and murdered Indigenous people.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned in elaborate ceremonyThe U.K.'s King Charles III was officially crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey, followed by a parade.
Play9min 39secFuture of Us: The pandemic offered workers a golden opportunity – but inequities to navigateThe pandemic gave workers fresh evidence that business doesn’t have to operate as usual. An organizational behavior expert says it’s an opportunity to make work better for people, if we can avoid creating new inequities in the process.
Play4min 18secBehind the (animal) mask: Liz Sexton elevates papier-mâché to high art Liz Sexton creates lifelike papier-mâché animal masks and sculptures for her solo exhibition "Liz Sexton: Out of Water" at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, highlighting environmental issues through her unique art form.
Play4min 37secFinnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in MinnesotaWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit, backyard sauna building took off in the state. Now a growing number of self-described “saunapreneurs” in Minnesota are helping take the experience to the masses.
Arts Briefs: A rare screening of a Minnesota heavy metal documentaryRemembering Barbara Bryne, Black Fashion Week, Minnesota Book Awards winners and more. Plus: Absolute Bleeding Edge looks at a book of mashed-up nature writing.
Kentucky Derby runs into more obstacles ahead of big raceThe early favorite for the Kentucky Derby has been scratched hours before the race. Forte is the fifth horse scratched from the $3 million race for 3-year-olds.
Play7min 52sec'It's a really big deal': Secretary Simon on the voting bill, registration and upcoming electionsGov. Tim Walz signed a bill supporters are calling the “Democracy for the People Act” into law Friday. DFL lawmakers say it will “protect and strengthen the freedom to vote.” All Things Considered host Tom Crann spoke with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon about what the law does.
Play4min 28secAs Minnesota floodwaters recede, the cleanup of 2023 is underway in riverside communitiesAfter weeks of flooding along many Minnesota rivers, the first days of May have brought reason for optimism. Floodwaters are receding more quickly than anticipated in some communities — allowing cleanup to begin.
CDC to stop reporting new COVID infections as public health emergency winds downThe CDC says the coming end of the public health emergency means the agency will be scaling back the data it routinely collects and releases about the pandemic.
What to expect at the coronation of King Charles III — and how to watch itBritain's first coronation in 70 years is set to begin at 11 a.m. local time or 6 a.m. ET on Saturday. Here's a rundown of the weekend's events and how to watch them.
Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel ClubTo the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look as simple as getting a dog, grooming it and leading it around a ring. But there's a lot more to getting to and exhibiting in the United States' most prestigious canine event.
In a surprise, the job market grew strongly in April despite high interest ratesThe U.S. job market may be getting a second wind. Employers added 253,000 jobs in April, a modest uptick from the month before. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4 percent.
Play3min 47secHate-fueled violence is growing even as Proud Boys are convicted for extremism The conviction of four Proud Boys members for plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol is high profile, but what impact will it have? NPR's Leila Fadel asks extremism expert Cynthia Miller-Idriss.
Giant blobs of seaweed are hitting Florida. That's when the real problem beginsFrom Montego Bay to Miami, sargassum is leaving stinky brown carpets over what was once prime tourist sand. But whether it gets ignored or removed, it comes with high health and environmental risks.
Correa, Buxton lift Twins over White Sox in 12 inningsCarlos Correa drove in a run during Minnesota’s five-run 12th inning, and he and Byron Buxton homered to lift the Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-3 Thursday and avoid a three-game sweep.
Play8min 15secShe ripped up her manicured lawn and challenged the norms of gardening storiesIn “Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden,” Camille Dungy describes her years-long project to transform her weed-filled, water-hogging, monochromatic lawn into a pollinator's paradise.
Julie Chávez Rodríguez grew up in the labor movement. Now she runs Biden's campaignChávez Rodríguez is the granddaughter of labor leader César Chávez. President Biden has chosen her to run his reelection campaign.
Play4min 03secStages of memory: Guthrie Theater celebrates 60 yearsThe Guthrie Theater is celebrating its 60th anniversary, reflecting on its history and impact on the lives of artists. Established with the vision of producing shows on par with Broadway, the theater has played a significant role in shaping careers and personal connections.