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House to vote on stopgap funding bill, but health care fight threatens a shutdown
House Republicans are pushing a bill funding government agencies through Nov. 21, but Democrats say without a plan to renew expiring health care subsidies they will oppose it.
MN Shortlist, Sept. 19-25: Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden and more
Minnesota Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended arts events from MPR News, this week including dance from Ananya Dance Theatre, French literature and crop art at Farm Aid.
From Italy to Powderhorn, the American Porch (and PorchFest) endures
At the 2025 Venice Biennale, Minneapolis designers Ross Altheimer and Maura Rockcastle unveiled a massive porch at the U.S. Pavilion as a symbol of community and togetherness, echoing local Minnesota PorchFests like Powderhorn’s, where porches become neighborhood stages for music, food and connection.
Native American elders celebrated in Richfield with proclamation, connection
A state proclamation marked the second Native American Elders Day this week. A gathering in Richfield brought people from across the state to celebrate elders and their contributions to Native communities and Minnesota.
Kimmel's suspension for Kirk comments sparks furor over free speech and censorship
After Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended "indefinitely" for comments he made following Charlie Kirk's death, questions about free speech and just what is government censorship reach heightened levels.
Minnesota adds nearly 6,000 jobs but unemployment increases
While Minnesota added 5,900 new jobs last month, the unemployment rate marginally increased to 3.6 percent — the highest it’s been in more than four years.
Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)
American ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now.
Farm Aid started 40 years ago to support local farmers during crisis
The festival started in the midst of the farm crisis of the 1980s and makes its Minnesota debut with founding members Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp. Bob Dylan was recently added to the lineup.