Stories from November 9, 2026

How financial challenges are affecting Minnesota hospitals and patients
A new report warns that hospitals and clinics across Minnesota face a crisis that’s affecting patients. They’re dealing with rising costs, federal cuts and an increase in emergency care. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the challenges and possible solutions.
'Eat Street' celebrates planned reopening of uninterrupted Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis
In the 1970s, Minneapolis city officials opted to break Nicollet Avenue into two sections in an attempt to spur development. Nearly 50 years and a burned down Kmart later, the street will reopen to traffic later this month.