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In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board
Democrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Donald Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party as weak. But Trump's push for states to redraw political maps and create more GOP-friendly House seats in time for the 2026 election has raised the stakes. 
Minnesota approves first stand-alone battery system, a key step toward a clean energy future
Minnesota utility regulators have approved the state’s first stand-alone battery energy storage system, an important milestone in Minnesota’s effort to produce all its electricity from carbon-free sources.
Chimpanzees pick up communication styles from their moms, not their dads
A new study finds that chimpanzee babies learn vocal and visual communication patterns from their mothers. The findings may shed light on the way human babies learn from those close to them.
Electricity prices are climbing more than twice as fast as inflation
Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation. That's especially costly during the dog days of summer when air conditioners are working hardest. In addition to hot weather, a variety of factors are causing power bills to climb, including the high cost of natural gas used to generate electricity and soaring demand from data centers.
MPR parent company cuts 30 jobs following federal funding cuts
Minnesota Public Radio's parent company laid off 30 staff members Friday after Congress clawed back funding that it had previously approved for public broadcasting. Cuts in state funding from the Minnesota Legislature exacerbated the budget gap.
Minneapolis Park Board announces Hiawatha Golf Course redesign options
The historic Hiawatha Golf Course has experienced major flooding over its century-long history. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced redesign options to mitigate the course’s water issues.