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County commissioners voted 6-1 to retake control of Hennepin County Medical Center
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to take over management of Hennepin County Medical Center, as the hospital faces a budget shortfall. 
Minnesota is armoring its shorelines with rocks, but lakes are paying a price
Homeowners increasingly layer rocks on their shores to prevent lake shorelines from eroding. But experts say rock riprap increases pollution and warms lakes, creating conditions that spur algae blooms. And often, it’s not necessary.
St. Paul to begin restoring online systems this week following cyberattack
The city of St. Paul expects to begin putting its systems back online this week, after a ransomware attack forced it to shut down its network for more than two weeks. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined Morning Edition guest host Emily Bright to detail the plan and answer questions about the city’s response so far.