What campaign ads tell us about the state of the 2024 election ahead of New HampshireJanuary 19, 2024 6:42 AMBy Domenico Montanaro Nikki Haley is acting like Ron DeSantis isn't even in the race anymore — and DeSantis' campaign isn't spending on ads at all. Here's a breakdown of their closing arguments before Tuesday's primary.
Classes canceled at St. Louis Park High School after fights on ThursdayJanuary 19, 2024 6:30 AMBy MPR News StaffClasses and all other activities at St. Louis Park High School were canceled Friday, as authorities continued to investigate a pair of fights that happened on Thursday.
Play3min 53secA rising tide of infrastructure funding floats new hope for Great Lakes shippingJanuary 19, 2024 5:00 AMBy Julian Hayda Trains and trucks move the bulk of goods across the U.S. Some sailors say the Great Lakes waterways are underused shipping options and hope $17 billion of federal investment can help revitalize them.
War in Gaza drove them from their homes. Now, many Palestinians can't even find tentsJanuary 19, 2024 4:00 AMBy Becky Sullivan , Anas Baba , and Abu Bakr Bashir Nearly 2 million people have been displaced in Gaza, many living without sanitation, adequate food or water. Now, tents and materials to make shelters are in short supply, and prices are soaring.
Play3min 55secAging Minneapolis church gets new life as affordable housing near George Floyd SquareJanuary 19, 2024 4:00 AMBy Matt SepicCity leaders on Thursday cut the ribbon on the Belfry Apartments near George Floyd Square. Not only does the project provide much-needed housing, but the church’s congregation also gets to stay and has a newly renovated worship space.
Don’t worry, Minnesota’s humorous highway safety signs aren’t going anywhereJanuary 19, 2024 4:00 AMBy Feven GerezgiherNew federal guidelines advise against quirky or humorous messages that might be distracting for drivers, but ultimately it’s up to state discretion.
Play4min 20secCube Critics: ‘True Detective’ and ‘Slow Horses’January 19, 2024 4:00 AMBy Alex Cipolle and Regina MedinaCube Critic Alex V. Cipolle discusses the new season of “True Detective”; guest critic Regina Medina discusses “Slow Horses.”
Play3min 51secAs early voting in Minnesota’s presidential primary starts, parties await prized dataJanuary 19, 2024 4:00 AMBy Ellie RothMinnesota’s presidential primary is March 5, but people can vote early or absentee starting Friday. Which ballot voters choose will be available to that political party.
Hunter Biden agrees to private deposition with House RepublicansJanuary 19, 2024 12:18 AMBy The Associated Press The House Oversight Committee announced Thursday that the two parties have agreed for Hunter Biden to sit for a deposition on Feb. 28.
3 people charged with murdering Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong last month in ColombiaJanuary 18, 2024 7:26 PMBy The Associated PressThree people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he reportedly met on social media, Colombian officials announced Thursday.