Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Homepage

How much would a bailout package help Minnesota soybean producers?

How much would a bailout package help Minnesota soybean producers?

The Trump administration is considering a massive bailout package for farmers hurt by its trade war, but farm subsidies may not provide lasting relief.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon visits Minnesota to highlight close ties

Crown Prince Haakon — heir to the throne of Norway — took part in a series of events in the Twin Cities on Tuesday. That included a stop at Norway House in Minneapolis and a meeting with Gov. Tim Walz at the State Capitol in St. Paul.
by MPR News Staff, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Regina Medina

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Meet some of the immigrant-owned businesses bringing global flavors to Richfield

Meet some of the immigrant-owned businesses bringing global flavors to Richfield

Minnesota’s immigrant-owned businesses are central to the state’s economy. In Richfield — a suburb just south of Minneapolis — entrepreneurs from around the world are shaping the city’s food and shopping scene. 
by Sarah Thamer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says

Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says

Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new analysis.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Legal expert: Using Federal troops domestically isn't unprecedented, but it comes with risk

Legal expert: Using Federal troops domestically isn't unprecedented, but it comes with risk

President Donald Trump has deployed troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and threatened other Democratically-led cities over what he calls "out-of-control” crime.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minnesota Farm Bureau president speaks on soybean bailout, Trump tariffs and shutdown

Minnesota Farm Bureau president speaks on soybean bailout, Trump tariffs and shutdown

Soybeans make up for a quarter of Minnesota’s exports, which equates to about $2 billion in annual sales — and China has yet to buy a single bean. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing joined Morning Edition Monday to talk about trade, tariffs and ripple effects of the government shutdown.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order

Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order

The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Monday asked a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The Current: Colin Bracewell competes on the new season of 'The Voice'

The Current: Colin Bracewell competes on the new season of 'The Voice'

Local indie-pop singer-songwriter Colin Bracewell is stepping into the national spotlight. On Monday, Oct. 6, he’ll make his debut on NBC’s national performance competition “The Voice,” which airs at 7 p.m. Central.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!