3min 31secMN task force on violence against Native American women seeks personal storiesMembers of the state’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Task Force know it’s a big deal to ask women to share difficult and tragic stories with a room full of strangers. But they hope the effort will help them recommend ways to reduce the violence.
Judge allows some Northern Metal operations to resume A Ramsey County judge has blocked parts of the state's order to shut down operations at Northern Metal Recycling facilities after a massive fire last week.
3min 26secThis is their year: Family with three leap-year birthdays plans big blowoutThe Stevens family’s black-tie affair includes a guest list of more than a hundred and a red carpet.
Sheriff’s office: Deputies shoot suspect in LakevilleThe Dakota County Sheriff’s Office says deputies shot the person during a confrontation late Friday morning in Lakeville. More details are expected later in the day.
Judge acquits Amtrak officer in fatal Chicago shootingA judge on Friday acquitted an Amtrak police officer of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Minnesota man at a major train station in Chicago.
3min 54secOfficials say Minnesota schools need to make plans for a COVID-19 outbreakAs Minnesota school officials scramble to comply with federal and state guidance to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak, some say their experience with extreme weather gives them an advantage.
4min 25secOscar-winning documentarian celebrates 50 years of films about working peopleJulia Reichert’s Oscar this month for “American Factory” is just the latest in a series of films she has made since the early 1970s about the lives of ordinary people. She will appear at two events at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis this weekend.
4min 34secNavigating black manhood with mentorship, self-discovery and ‘sankofa’For Black History Month, MPR News is featuring two coaching programs that bring together older black men with the younger generation. Both try to demonstrate the essence of a West African tradition of learning from the past.
4min 22secColleagues remember McClinton as a director who inspired trust in his actorsOne of the founders of Penumbra Theatre, Marion McClinton built his reputation directing the works of August Wilson.
3min 53secMinnesota projected budget surplus grows slightly to $1.5BA new economic forecast will give state lawmakers more breathing room on tax cuts and spending. Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a range of new spending, but he’s also urged legislators to beef up reserves to guard against an economic dip.
Live coverage: 2020 South Carolina presidential primary electionThe Democratic presidential primary candidates are competing in South Carolina on Saturday, hoping to win over voters in the fourth contest of 2020. Follow our live coverage of the primary, including results and analysis.
Minnesota Made Matchup winner: The North ShoreWe asked you to submit your favorite invention/idea/place with Minnesota roots — and you delivered. After holding a vote on over 70 submissions we narrowed it down to a top eight. Over the winter member drive they went head-to-head — all coming down to this. Voters have crowned the North Shore of Lake Superior the winner of the Minnesota Made Matchup!
NATO meets after Turkey says Russian-backed force killed 33 troops in SyriaTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone Friday.
Stocks in free fall again, as the coronavirus tightens gripAll of the major indexes are now in what the markets call a correction, and stocks also were down in Asia and Europe.
Minnesota’s presidential primary: Everything you need to knowLingering questions about the process and how to join, answered.
Fire crews find body near building fire in northeast Minneapolis Minneapolis police say the death is suspicious and detectives from the homicide unit are investigating.
Grandfather, Navy vet among 5 victims of Wisconsin shootingMolson Coors chief executive officer Gavin Hattersley says employees are grieving for the five who were lost, saying they were part of the fabric of the company and they will be missed. The motive for the shooting is still unknown.
Just for kids: A comic exploring the new coronavirus You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers.
4min 01secHow a coronavirus blood test could solve some medical mysteriesResearchers in Asia are using a blood test that identifies people who've previously been exposed to the new coronavirus. In the U.S., that kind of test isn't yet available.
Pence's new coronavirus role raises questions about his public health recordDuring Pence's governorship, an HIV outbreak occurred that some health experts say could have been prevented or lessened with a better response.
