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Stories from March 3, 2025

Northstar train ridership dip leads to rethinking of commuter transit

Northstar train ridership dip leads to rethinking of commuter transit

The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council are studying replacing the Northstar commuter train line with buses. MPR News host Tom Crann spoke to the author of the report driving some of this rethinking.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Trump’s speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him

Trump’s speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him

President Donald Trump arrives this week on Capitol Hill to deliver a speech to Congress, a coequal branch of government he has bulldozed past this first month in office, wielding unimaginable executive power to get what he wants, at home and abroad.
by The Associated Press

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Tariffs loom; Bill would postpone launch of state's family and medical leave program

President Donald Trump's plan to apply 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports is set to begin tomorrow, and a bill that would postpone the launch of Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program is advancing.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota’s 2025 moose population stable, but they’re not out of the woods yet

Minnesota’s 2025 moose population stable, but they’re not out of the woods yet

The DNR estimates there are 4,040 moose in northeastern Minnesota, up from 3,470 in 2024. Their numbers have remained stable for more than a decade after crashing from 2009 to 2013, but climate change, predators and parasites still put them at risk, officials say.
by MPR News Staff

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Disabled Minnesota veteran inverts American flag after losing job in federal downsizing

Disabled Minnesota veteran inverts American flag after losing job in federal downsizing

A Minnesota veteran left disabled following several overseas deployments used the flag a distress signal after being laid off as part of the Trump administration’s effort to downsize the federal government.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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State boy’s hockey tournament features some newcomers

State boy’s hockey tournament features some newcomers

Hibbing/Chisholm boys high school hockey will make their first trip to the state tournament since 2011 after beating out Hermantown. The puck drops for the state tournament on Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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How a groundbreaking genetics conference 50 years ago informs Minnesota research today

How a groundbreaking genetics conference 50 years ago informs Minnesota research today

The historic Asilomar Conference changed the science world forever. Kate Adamala researches genetics and cell biology at the University of Minnesota. Her work now is a direct result of what scientists talked about at their conference 50 years ago.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Twin Cities meteorologist concerned about Trump cuts to NOAA

Twin Cities meteorologist concerned about Trump cuts to NOAA

“I do worry about public safety,” Twin Cities meteorologist Paul Douglas told MPR News of the cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The concerns go beyond tornado warnings, he added. “It's the safety of our aviation system, shipping, agriculture.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Another classic 'tournament snowstorm' slapshots into the Midwest

Another classic 'tournament snowstorm' slapshots into the Midwest

It’s that time of the year again when fans from all over the Upper Midwest converge on St. Paul for the Minnesota state boys hockey tournament. Travelers will once again need to face off with Mother Nature when it comes to the forecast.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Some Minnesota child cares closed Monday to call for more state funding

Some Minnesota child cares closed Monday to call for more state funding

Hundreds of providers, teachers and families were expected to take part in a “Day Without Childcare” to underscore the need for more funding, affordability and accessibility for kids and parents, as well as living wages for staff.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports

Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports

Republicans in control of the House had brought forward the proposal, which mirrored a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. The bill, however, wasn’t expected to pass.
by Dana Ferguson, Elizabeth Shockman and Peter Cox

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Morning Announcements for March 3

Morning Announcements for March 3

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, March 3. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Aging in place: What it really takes to live at home as you get older

Aging in place: What it really takes to live at home as you get older

MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon and her guests discuss the pros and cons of aging in place, what to plan for and the conversations we should be having when it comes to taking care of a loved one as they get older.
by Kelly Gordon and Nikhil Kumaran

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What you need to know about Trump’s address to joint session of Congress

What you need to know about Trump’s address to joint session of Congress

President Trump will lay out his second term agenda in an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. From talk on tariffs to the U.S. role in the world, here’s what to expect.
by Elena Moore

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Seeing Washington change course on Ukraine, Taiwan ponders its own fate

Seeing Washington change course on Ukraine, Taiwan ponders its own fate

Developments in the Ukraine-U.S. relationship have regularly made headline news in Taiwan lately. Many in Taiwan compare Ukraine’s fate to its own, as China continues to threaten an invasion.
by Ashish Valentine

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Edwards scores 44 points, Randle adds 20 in return to help the Timberwolves beat the Suns 116-98

Edwards scores 44 points, Randle adds 20 in return to help the Timberwolves beat the Suns 116-98

Anthony Edwards scored 44 points, Julius Randle added 20 in his first game since missing more than a month with an injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 116-98 on Sunday night.
by The Associated Press

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Mild air returns with an incoming spring storm approaching

Mild air returns with an incoming spring storm approaching

Very mild temps are back for Monday. A big spring storm system will bring a variety precipitation types including heavy wet snow for many Tuesday into Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota House takes up bill banning transgender athletes from youth sports

The Minnesota House will take up a bill Monday that would ban transgender athletes from participating women’s and girls youth sports. And the National Institutes of Health has slashed billions of dollars in overhead costs tied to grant-funded research. The move is prompting uncertainty for cancer researchers at the University of Minnesota.
by Emily Bright

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Hennepin County Attorney's Office refuses to press charges against man struck by deputies during arrest

Hennepin County Attorney's Office refuses to press charges against man struck by deputies during arrest

The attorney’s office cited lack of probable cause in the arrest of a 34-year-old man in south Minneapolis on Jan. 9 and announced they were not pursuing charges of possession of illegal drugs and a firearm.
by Nicole Ki

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Minnesota lawmakers get budget update that won’t include full scope of Trump federal pullbacks

Minnesota lawmakers get budget update that won’t include full scope of Trump federal pullbacks

Legislators are already weighing the ways they might have to bridge budget gaps if federal officials cut funding streams to Minnesota. A new economic forecast is released on Thursday.
by Dana Ferguson

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Eating disorders remain a hidden struggle in performing arts

Eating disorders remain a hidden struggle in performing arts

Body image pressures in the entertainment industry contribute to the prevalence of eating disorders, while organizations like the Emily Program work to expand awareness and treatment access for diverse groups.
by Jacob Aloi

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Curious minds keep a southern Minnesota book group going for 142 years

Curious minds keep a southern Minnesota book group going for 142 years

Drawn by a love of literature and learning, eight women met in Blue Earth in 1883 to form the town’s Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. That tradition continues to this day, driven by the ethos: “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”
by Dan Gunderson

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Oscars 2025: The complete list of winners

Oscars 2025: The complete list of winners

“Anora” won five Academy Awards, including best picture. Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin won best supporting actress and actor. “Flow” and “No Other Land” won best animated feature film and best documentary.
by Dhanika Pineda

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