Play7min 19secActivist: Automatically expunging cannabis convictions is step toward equity, but 'not far enough'August 2, 2023 2:37 PMBy Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton, and Lukas LevinElizer Darris spent time in prison but had his life sentence reversed on appeal. Since then, he’s worked to end mass incarceration in Minnesota and around the country.
Photos: People celebrate day one of legal cannabis in MinnesotaAugust 2, 2023 2:07 PMBy MPR News StaffFrom Red Lake to Minneapolis, Minnesotans embraced the new legal status of cannabis. MPR News photographers captured the celebrations.
Play4min 09secAmid addiction need, Augsburg's student recovery program seeks more participantsAugust 2, 2023 11:19 AMBy Olivia StevensSince it launched in 1997, StepUP has stood out among Twin Cities collegiate recovery programs for its longevity and impact on students. Now Augsburg welcomes students outside its gates to participate.
Minnesota Lynx rebound from 0-6 start behind strong play from rookiesAugust 2, 2023 8:07 AMBy The Associated PressThe Minnesota Lynx lost their first six games but have rebounded nicely to reach .500 and climb in the standings.
Solano hits tiebreaking single as the Twins snap 5-game skid with 3-2 win over CardinalsAugust 2, 2023 8:02 AMBy The Associated PressDonovan Solano hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the seventh and Pablo Lopez tossed six effective innings to lead the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
5 things to know about the latest charges against Donald TrumpAugust 2, 2023 5:25 AMBy Emily Olson , Jaclyn Diaz , and Ximena Bustillo Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on charges he led a web of conspiracies, with the ultimate goal of overturning the 2020 election results. Read this if you need to get up to speed.
Earth to Voyager: NASA detects signal from spacecraft, two weeks after losing contactAugust 2, 2023 4:01 AMBy Emily Olson The Jet Propulsion Lab lost contact with Voyager 2, which is traveling 12.3 billion miles away from Earth, after engineers mistakenly pointed its antenna 2 degrees away from its home planet.
Harris says she won't debate DeSantis on new Black history standards in FloridaAugust 2, 2023 4:00 AMBy Deepa Shivaram In Orlando, Vice President Harris rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' invitation for a discussion about the state's new curriculum on slavery, calling it an "unnecessary" debate.
Play7min 39secThe new CDC director outlines 3 steps to rebuild trust with the publicAugust 2, 2023 4:00 AMBy Sacha Pfeiffer , Megan Lim , and Christopher Intagliata Mandy Cohen led North Carolina's department of Health & Human Services throughout the pandemic. Now, she's taking what she learned to the national level.
Play4min 53sec Ideas ready to fly as panel embarks on remaking Minnesota’s state flag August 2, 2023 4:00 AMBy Brian BakstA diverse group will gather soon to start redesigning Minnesota’s flag and state seal.