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Who should fill Klobuchar's seat? Minnesotans weigh in

Who should fill Klobuchar's seat? Minnesotans weigh in

Since the results of the midterm election, a list of potential appointees has been growing to take over Gov.-elect Amy Klobuchar’s seat. Here’s what we’ve heard from the MPR News audience. Cast your own vote here.
by MPR News Staff

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Child dies of measles in Wisconsin's first such death since 1990

Child dies of measles in Wisconsin's first such death since 1990

An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died from measles, the state’s first such death in 36 years. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services didn't say Thursday where exactly it happened or provide more details.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings sit Murray with hamstring strain, will start Wentz at QB against the Bills on Monday night

Vikings sit Murray with hamstring strain, will start Wentz at QB against the Bills on Monday night

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will miss at least the next game because of a hamstring strain. Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Carson Wentz will start instead against Buffalo on Monday night. Murray's status will be evaluated week to week with the hope he can be ready to play by Nov. 15 when the Vikings visit Green Bay.
by The Associated Press

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3M to pay $7B to settle claims over ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

3M to pay $7B to settle claims over ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

Maplewood-based 3M manufactured firefighting foam containing PFAS, which was used to extinguish fires and for training at airports and military bases across the U.S. The chemicals contaminated groundwater used for drinking.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘Remembering them forever’: Hortman Memorial Highway honors slain lawmaker, husband

‘Remembering them forever’: Hortman Memorial Highway honors slain lawmaker, husband

Slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman worked hard to expand Highway 610 in the north metro area. After she was killed, lawmakers renamed the roadway in her honor. A sign marking the route was unveiled Thursday.
by Dana Ferguson

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4 Lynx will play in Unrivaled. Here's how the clubs shook out and who you'll see in Minneapolis

4 Lynx will play in Unrivaled. Here's how the clubs shook out and who you'll see in Minneapolis

The 3-on-3 league has taken basketball by storm, providing players another option to hone their skills and stay in the states during the WNBA off-season. The 2027 tour stop to Minneapolis brings Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams, Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carleton and other WNBA favorites.
by Anika Besst

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Minnesota utility regulators grant permit for controversial pipeline to reopen near sacred site

Minnesota utility regulators grant permit for controversial pipeline to reopen near sacred site

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted to grant a permit for the Magellan Pipeline to reopen near the Pipestone National Monument, over the objections of tribal nations who say the site is sacred.
by Melissa Olson

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