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Despite recent homicides, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city is becoming safer

Despite recent homicides, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city is becoming safer

The city’s crime data dashboard shows a decrease in crime in 2025 compared to the year-to-date numbers from last year. Frey said for the first time since 2020, the Minneapolis 911 call center is nearly fully staffed and is answering calls 10 percent more quickly.
by Mark Zdechlik

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India launches missile attacks on Pakistan

India launches missile attacks on Pakistan

India has launched strikes in several parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled territory, in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
by NPR Staff

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Why oil prices are falling and what it means for the economy

Why oil prices are falling and what it means for the economy

Between tariffs roiling the global economy and OPEC putting more barrels on the market, prices have dropped significantly since January. That's good for consumers, and bad for oil companies.
by Camila Domonoske

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In session's waning days, steelworkers wait on word about unemployment benefit extension

In session's waning days, steelworkers wait on word about unemployment benefit extension

Legislative leaders are pushing toward the May 19 adjournment deadline and one area of bipartisan agreement looks to be extending unemployment insurance benefits for laid-off steelworkers on the Iron Range.
by Clay Masters

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Date set for lottery to determine Minnesota cannabis business licenses

Date set for lottery to determine Minnesota cannabis business licenses

The license lottery will be June 5 for cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and “mezzobusinesses.” There’ll also be a June 5 lottery for cannabis retailer licenses for social equity applicants.
by MPR News Staff

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Charges: Minneapolis woman intentionally struck pedestrians, killing one

A Minneapolis driver faces charges including second-degree murder after allegedly intentionally running down pedestrians in two crosswalks a half-mile apart. One person was killed and three others were injured.
by MPR News Staff

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Lynx's Napheesa Collier poised for another WNBA title run after an offseason playing with Unrivaled

Lynx's Napheesa Collier poised for another WNBA title run after an offseason playing with Unrivaled

Napheesa Collier spent the offseason working on her game and raising her profile. After the Minnesota All-Star forward and the Lynx came up short in their bid for title last season, falling to Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals, Collier went to work as one of the marquee players in the Unrivaled and as co-founder of the league.
by The Associated Press

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