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Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash. The justices' unanimous decision Thursday could have big ripple effects across the trucking industry.
18 years after disappearing, Brandon Swanson's legacy helps others be found faster
Brandon Swanson's disappearance in southwestern Minnesota led to changes in how missing person cases are handled. Back then, “if you were an adult, people had to wait for 24 hours” to file a missing persons report, a former journalist who followed the case told MPR News.
Beagles rescued from Wisconsin breeder set to find new homes in Minnesota
These are dogs that have never been outside, seen grass or had extensive human contact, Liv Hagen, welfare director for Animal Humane Society, told the MPR News Morning Edition show Thursday.
Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America's 250th
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring the bald eagle for America's 250th birthday. The stamps issued Thursday depict the eagle across five life stages, from hatchling to adult.
Navarro scores a goal, Rapids beat Minnesota 1-0 to snap 3-game losing streak
Rafael Navarro scored a goal, Nico Hansen had his first shutout this season, and the Colorado Rapids beat Minnesota United 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak. The Rapids (5-7-1) went into the game winless in five straight and won for the first time since a 6-2 home victory over Houston on April 11. Hansen finished with two saves.
Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild
Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied it late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota lawmakers have an overarching deal on key session items as they barrel toward a Sunday midnight deadline to pass bills.
Will importers share their tariff refunds with customers in Minnesota?
Companies are starting to get refunds for tariffs that have been struck down by the Supreme Court. But many businesses that helped bear the costs of those tariffs aren’t eligible.
 As international student enrollment plummets, Minnesota educators look to boost support
Travel bans, visa restrictions and the threat of deportation in President Trump’s second term are presenting difficult challenges for international students. Enrollment has dropped sharply this spring from last year in Minnesota and across the country.