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Minnesotans brace for the worst as they check on their homes in the path of the wildfires

Minnesotans brace for the worst as they check on their homes in the path of the wildfires

Residents of northeastern Minnesota were able to check on what is left of their homes and properties on Friday. Federal officials say the rebuilding process will be long, but they are ready to help.
by Dan Kraker, Kirsti Marohn, Annie Baxter, Gretchen Brown, Andrew Krueger, Derek Montgomery and Gracie Stockton

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Budget pact will be put to test as Minnesota lawmakers fill in details, bring plan up for votes

Budget pact will be put to test as Minnesota lawmakers fill in details, bring plan up for votes

An agreement that sets parameters for a new two-year budget will allow for final negotiations and votes in the Legislature. It probably will require a special session to complete.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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Falcon Heights to charge $25 for State Fair parking

Falcon Heights to charge $25 for State Fair parking

The program will use the parking fee app ParkMobile and charge a flat fee of $25 for parking between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in newly created parking zones in neighborhoods east of Snelling Avenue.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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MN Shortlist: May 16-22

MN Shortlist: May 16-22

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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‘Dream come true’: Soccer player aims to inspire Hmong women like her to play sports

‘Dream come true’: Soccer player aims to inspire Hmong women like her to play sports

Bee Chang started playing soccer in high school and was offered a position with the Minnesota Aurora FC, the pre-professional women’s soccer team. She’s now the new assistant coach for the Aurora 2, the developmental team.
by Sam Stroozas

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Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts

Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts

Nearly 200 officials from public radio stations across the country are descending on Capitol Hill to seek to convince lawmakers to maintain funding for public broadcasting despite President Trump's campaign against it.
by David Folkenflik

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DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops to assist in deportations

DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops to assist in deportations

If approved, the move would be the first time Guard troops at the national level have been asked to assist in the removal of migrants in the U.S. without legal status.
by Tom Bowman

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Marshall man released after nearly two months in ICE custody

Marshall man released after nearly two months in ICE custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Aditya Harsono in March at his job at a hospital days after his student visa was revoked without his knowledge. Harsono had been in custody for almost two months at the Kandiyohi County Jail. 
by Hannah Yang

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