Mahnomen store shut down for alleged illegal cannabis salesAugust 4, 2023 6:13 PMBy MPR News StaffA store in Mahnomen, Minn., that was allegedly selling cannabis illegally was shut down on Wednesday, according to the White Earth Nation.
Play4min 48secAppetites: Beth Dooley's tips for pickling produce from your bursting summer gardenAugust 4, 2023 5:17 PMBy Tom CrannAward-winning cookbook author Beth Dooley shares some fresh ideas for pickling, including a her Quick Pickled Green Beans that she recommends using as a stir stick for Bloody Marys.
Play3min 39secThe case for a soft landing in the economy just got another boostAugust 4, 2023 5:15 PMBy Scott Horsley U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs in July, a slower but still solid pace of growth, suggesting the Federal Reserve may be able to curb inflation without triggering a recession.
YWCA Minneapolis closes two locations, cuts swim team, pivots more resources to early childhoodAugust 4, 2023 5:10 PMBy Kyra MilesYWCA Minneapolis is closing down two locations this fall. The organization said it’s restructuring to better address longstanding inequities in the Twin Cities.
Court of appeals upholds Thao's federal civil rights convictionAugust 4, 2023 4:01 PMBy MPR News StaffThe Eight Circuit found no evidence that former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao was deprived of a fair trial, and in a ruling filed Friday affirmed his conviction on federal civil rights charges.
Minnesota health data: Opioid impacts remain high, COVID-19 levels remain lowAugust 4, 2023 3:32 PMBy Alyson Clary and Craig HelmstetterAmid recent reports concerning increases in COVID-19 activity, we take a closer look at wastewater monitoring. We also look at some existing data related to the ongoing negative impact of opioid addiction.
From Palestine to Lyndale: How Baba's Hummus became a Minnesota phenomenonAugust 4, 2023 3:00 PMBy Sarah ThamerFrom hummus brand to hummus house, Baba’s opens its doors in Minneapolis and serves up authentic Palestinian food.
Proposed Minnesota high-voltage 180-mile power line could cost $1BAugust 4, 2023 1:49 PMBy Kirsti MarohnUtilities say the new transmission lines are needed to help maintain a reliable power grid, as existing coal plants are retired and more solar and wind energy is brought online.
The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it's astoundingAugust 4, 2023 1:40 PMBy Bill ChappellThanks to the James Webb telescope, we can now see the nebula with more clarity. As one expert says, "We always knew planetary nebulae were pretty. What we see now is spectacular."
Simone Biles returns to competition this weekend for the first time since TokyoAugust 4, 2023 1:30 PMBy Laurel Wamsley Biles’ return is great news for USA Gymnastics, which just announced a new sponsorship deal with Nike. Also returning is Suni Lee, who took home the Olympic all-around gold after Biles dropped out.