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Concerns over federal tariffs and budget bill dominate Farmfest policy forum

Concerns over federal tariffs and budget bill dominate Farmfest policy forum

Farming has never been easy, but this year seems especially challenging, with input costs rising, violent storms damaging crops and some commodity prices dropping. Those concerns took center stage at the annual Minnesota Farmfest, which is underway this week in the southern part of the state. 
by Hannah Yang

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Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research

Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research

The Trump administration cancelled about $500 million for research into mRNA vaccines. The move slows progress in using the technology to prevent a future pandemic or treat disease, experts say.
by Rob Stein

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YouTubers 'Squirmy and Grubs' confront misconceptions by sharing stories of interabled couples

YouTubers 'Squirmy and Grubs' confront misconceptions by sharing stories of interabled couples

A Minnesota couple with a wildly popular social media following are out with a new book about relationships — specifically, relationships like theirs where one person has a disability and the other person does not. It’s called “Interabled.”
by Ellen Finn

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5 soldiers shot at Georgia's Fort Stewart, suspect is apprehended

5 soldiers shot at Georgia's Fort Stewart, suspect is apprehended

The Army says law enforcement was dispatched to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area at 10:56 a.m. local time and that the “shooter was apprehended at 11:35 a.m.”
by Juliana Kim

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Metro Transit proposing to end Northstar Commuter Rail in January

Metro Transit proposing to end Northstar Commuter Rail in January

In a plan presented to members of the Metropolitan Council Wednesday, Metro Transit proposed ending Northstar Commuter Rail service after the Vikings’ last regular season game in January. It wants to replace the line with lower cost buses.
by Regina Medina, Chris Farrell and Ellie Roth

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Minnesota Capitol adopts new security measures following July break-in

Minnesota Capitol adopts new security measures following July break-in

The Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday that members of the public would have more limited points of entry to the building and see more Capitol security officers beginning Wednesday.
by Dana Ferguson

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A musical tribute to Melissa and Mark Hortman

A musical tribute to Melissa and Mark Hortman

Music is an incredible connector during all phases of life, including tragedy. In June, our community lost Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark in a senseless act of violence.

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