A quiet tribute to Melissa and Mark Hortman was the first in a series of public remembrances to the couple killed in an attack on Saturday. Rep. Melissa Hortman served as a DFL leader, including as House speaker, for several years.

MPR News host Lisa Ryan spoke with Dr. Joey Durran, Chief Medical Director of Allina Emergency Medical Services.

The University of Minnesota quietly canceled its annual Juneteenth celebration this year due to budget constraints, drawing disappointment from community partners while encouraging attendance at other local events.

Officials said they were still assessing “extensive damage” at a major hospital in southern Israel after it was struck by an Iranian missile early Thursday.

Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.

A Twin Cities nonprofit investigated along with Feeding Our Future has lost its bid to resume participation in a taxpayer-funded child nutrition program.