Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights November 30, 2023 2:25 PMBy MPR News StaffChances to spot the northern lights are strong Thursday night and early Friday morning. Here are a few tips on how to monitor conditions, and how to catch the extraterrestrial show.
One dead in house explosion, fire in South St. PaulNovember 30, 2023 9:56 AMBy Peter CoxFire crews who responded to reports of an explosion found the home fully engulfed, with flames rising above the surrounding trees.
Minneapolis City Council members offer dozens of changes to $1.8 billion budgetNovember 30, 2023 4:00 AMBy Jon CollinsMany of the council members’ proposed amendments to the $1.8 billion budget face opposition from Mayor Jacob Frey and members of his administration.
DFL lawmakers eye big boost in child care spendingNovember 30, 2023 4:00 AMBy Kyra MilesTwo DFL legislators on Thursday proposed expanding state child care and early education subsidies so that families would pay no more than 7 percent of their income for child care.
Play4min 23secDesigner’s state seal entry could be last hope for loon-loving MinnesotansNovember 30, 2023 4:00 AMBy Dana FergusonGraphic designer Ross Bruggink spoke about his submissions for a new Minnesota state flag and seal, the latter of which includes a loon-forward entry universally praised by a state selection panel.
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100November 29, 2023 8:09 PMBy The Associated PressFormer Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100.
Play3min 50secArt Hounds: Fergus Falls wraps up a Year of Beck November 30, 2023 12:57 PMBy Emily Bright“Year of Beck” ends at Kaddatz, Fergus Falls with Charles Beck's exhibit. John Gorka plays in St. Cloud, and "Letters to Santa" shows in Minneapolis.
Play5min 52secPro-Palestinian, Jewish groups gather at Capitol to weigh in on state's Israel investmentsNovember 29, 2023 4:34 PMBy Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson, Kyre Johnson, Alanna Elder, and MPR News StaffThe state invests $116.3 million in Israel through pensions and other investments. Pro-Palestinian groups want the state to divest those funds, while Jewish groups argue against the move.
Play4min 38secNative American Heritage Month is ending. Here's how our Native News team celebratedNovember 29, 2023 2:15 PMBy Leah LemmNative American Heritage Month is observed in Minnesota to recognize the land it is on, the many contributions by Native people, and the relationship between tribes and the state. MPR’s Native News team celebrated the month by spending time in community, while sharing events with the public through social media channels.
UMD mourns unexpected death of student athleteNovember 29, 2023 6:51 PMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxReed Ryan, 22, was a senior linebacker. He died on Tuesday, according to the university.