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Bicyclists boon to Minnesota's economy, health

Bicyclists boon to Minnesota's economy, health

Minnesotans love to build and ride bikes, and a new study commissioned by the state Department of Transportation shows what a large impact that can have on the state's economy as well as its citizen's health.
by Sara Porter

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Dakota Access builder: Oil in pipeline under Missouri River reservoir

"Oil has been placed in the Dakota Access Pipeline underneath Lake Oahe. Dakota Access is currently commissioning the full pipeline and is preparing to place the pipeline into service," a court filing stated.
by Associated Press

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Too much experience to be hired? Some older Americans face age bias

Too much experience to be hired? Some older Americans face age bias

Americans may see themselves working past retirement age, but to do that, they may face obstacles getting hired. New research shows that can be harder when you're older.
by Ina Jaffe

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Light rail debate continues to divide

Light rail debate continues to divide

A nearly $2 billion price tag and a rift between rural and urban interests has kept the Southwest Light Rail project on uncertain footing for years.
by Associated Press

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What failure on Obamacare repeal means for tax reform

What failure on Obamacare repeal means for tax reform

President Trump is eager to put the health care debacle behind him and focus on tax reform, but the failure to repeal the Affordable Care Act could handicap that effort.
by Scott Horsley and Yuki Noguchi

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'Pizzagate' gunman pleads guilty to charges

'Pizzagate' gunman pleads guilty to charges

Edgar Maddison Welch accepted a plea deal over his armed confrontation at the Comet Ping Pong restaurant in Washington, D.C., last year. The North Carolina man says he was motivated by online rumors.
by Jason Slotkin

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Wine, painting forge new ties in north Minneapolis

Wine, painting forge new ties in north Minneapolis

Paint-and-sip parties are drawing in African-Americans eager to build friendships and try their hand at some art. In the process, they're helping build a new kind of north side culture.
by Emma Sapong

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CEOs of Minnesota's global stars

CEOs of Minnesota's global stars

There are two entities that have made Minnesota famous around the world: Mayo Clinic and Cargill. Their CEOs spoke recently about two of our most important needs: health and food.
by MPR News Staff

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