No Labels in 2024 wants to boldly try what Americans Elect tried in 2012 July 22, 2023 4:00 AMBy Ron Elving The idea behind Americans Elect was to create an alternative system for finding the candidates, independent of the two major parties and based in the limitless possibilities of the internet.
The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World CupJuly 21, 2023 11:08 PMBy Russell Lewis The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.
Amid a record heat wave, Texas construction workers lose their right to rest breaksJuly 21, 2023 5:52 PMBy Hannah Levitan, Investigative Reporting Workshop In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law undoing local protections that ensured breaks for laborers who spend their days in scorching heat. The law takes effect Sept. 1.
Trump's classified documents trial date is set. What to know about this complex caseJuly 21, 2023 4:06 PMBy Jaclyn Diaz The legal complexities tied to former President Donald Trump's classified documents case are unique and the judge's lack of experience in such a case could contribute to lingering delays, lawyers say.
Arts Briefs: There are going to be more Snoopys in St. PaulJuly 21, 2023 3:15 PMBy Jacob Aloi, Alex Cipolle, and Max SparberIn this week’s Arts Briefs: political clay, Laotian zombies and Jewish drag. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: A Minneapolis psychedelic classic.
Health data roundup: COVID-19 in deer, cannabis-related emergency visits for kidsJuly 21, 2023 2:15 PMBy Alyson Clary and Craig HelmstetterWe’ve got mainly good news on COVID-19 in humans, but bad for deer. Also: cannabis storage safety and a recent downward trend in marijuana use among Minnesota teens.
Play11min 22secMinneapolis mayor says police will look the other way on some psychedelic drugs July 21, 2023 12:04 PMBy MPR News StaffMinneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday signed an executive order directing the city’s police department and other agencies to deprioritize investigating or arresting people for using certain psychoactive plants, such as psilocybin mushrooms.
Play4min 59secThese farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it goneJuly 21, 2023 10:18 AMBy Andrea Hsu and Ximena Bustillo Washington state is among a handful of states with new laws granting farmworkers the right to earn time-and-a-half for overtime work. But for many workers, things haven't turned out as expected.
Play8min 01secMinnesota DNR's potential park rule changes get pushback from fungi foragersJuly 21, 2023 10:17 AMBy Tim Nelson and Gracie StocktonThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is revamping its rules for its parks and trails for the first time in more than 15 years. And while they say it's mostly to comply with new state laws and account for newer activities like geocaching, one big change could complicate forays for foragers and morel hunters.
Play4min 29secFargo shooting updates: Suspect had search history of mass shooting eventsJuly 21, 2023 10:00 AMBy MPR News StaffLaw enforcement has released more information about the gunman in last week’s shooting in Fargo, N.D., that killed officer Jake Wallin and injured two other officers and a bystander.