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Minnesota native, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum to compete on ‘Project Runway’
Ethan Mundt grew up the small town of Utica, about 26 miles east of Rochester. He competed on season 13 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” as Utica Queen. And now he’ll be one of 12 contestants competing on season 21 of “Project Runway.”
Duluth business owner on track to open first non-tribal cannabis dispensary
Legacy Cannabis hopes to be selling adult-use flower by next week. The business is just one of nine to have a microbusiness license approved from the state.
How do smoky skies affect your lungs, heart and health? We asked a pulmonologist
Pulmonologist Dr. Andrew Stiehm, a doctor who specializes in lung function and disease at Allina Health, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain.
Ranchers say expanding herds to take advantage of record retail beef prices isn’t so simple
South Dakota rancher Calli Williams wants to benefit from high beef prices, but it's not so simple. She and her husband have faced challenges like drought, limited grass for grazing, and rising land costs.
Minnesota craft beer brewers feeling federal pressures
Bob Galligan, director of government and industry relations with the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to share a better sense of what’s affecting these small businesses.