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Snow possible Thursday with potentially heavy snow this weekend
Wednesday afternoon sun will melt snow from overnight. Snow falls Thursday with the heaviest in northeastern Minnesota. A weekend system may bring heavy snow across a wide swath of the state.
Luka’s 31, Reaves’ big 2nd half propel Lakers to season sweep of Timberwolves with 120-106 victory
Luka Doncic had 31 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ latest injury absence to sweep their season series with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 120-106 victory. 
Minnesota Senate approves ICE-related rent assistance
The measure would reallocate unused money designated for a court settlement to pay emergency rent relief to households in need. Its prospects in the House are murky.
Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition
A device that looks like a high-tech bowling ball that can be attached to power lines can open up excess capacity on electric transmission lines, paving the way for more solar and wind power — and cost savings for consumers. 
Nitrates are polluting Minnesota’s water. Environmental groups say the state isn’t doing enough
The public comment window will soon close on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s rules for protecting groundwater from nitrates, which can be detrimental to human health in large amounts.
First ‘craft cannabis’ products hit recreational dispensaries in Minnesota
Minnesota’s “craft cannabis” market is starting to take shape as the first few products from small, independent producers make it to dispensary shelves. But producers say testing is proving to be the biggest obstacle.
Immigration is a divisive issue — but everyone agrees on one thing: The system we have right now is broken. Kerri Miller talks with two immigration experts on what a functioning system might look like.
Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?
Climate change is pushing some birds to migrate earlier. Sharon Stiteler, blogger and birder known as “Birdchick,” joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain why and which species can safely weather inclement spring storms.