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Put your rake down! Fallen leaves are healthy for soil and wildlife

Put your rake down! Fallen leaves are healthy for soil and wildlife

Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create needed habitat for insects.

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Indigenous activist John Trudell remembered through music, art

Indigenous activist John Trudell remembered through music, art

The late John Trudell was an advocate for Native American rights; he was also an author, actor and musician. Trudell's memory will be celebrated on Saturday in Minneapolis.
by Chandra Colvin

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Weekend closure planned for Interstate 494 in Bloomington

Weekend closure planned for Interstate 494 in Bloomington

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said the closure will affect a long stretch of Interstate 494 in Bloomington — first the westbound lanes and eventually in both directions.
by MPR News Staff

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Bodies of 15 Palestinians returned by Israel, health officials in Gaza say

Bodies of 15 Palestinians returned by Israel, health officials in Gaza say

Israel has returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, according to officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement and follows the return of the body of an Israeli hostage, Meny Godard, by militants.
by The Associated Press

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Some Minnesota farmers could feel the government shutdown well after it ends

Some Minnesota farmers could feel the government shutdown well after it ends

The government shutdown halted payments to farmers who participated in conservation programs. Even though the government has reopened, farmers may still face delays in receiving their funds.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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