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Why UnitedHealth’s terrible year is dragging down the Dow

Why UnitedHealth’s terrible year is dragging down the Dow

The health care giant’s shares are down more than 50 percent in the last month. That’s hurting the powerful U.S. stock-market index.
by Maria Aspan

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Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban

Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban

A hospital is using a breathing tube and other measures to keep a brain-dead Georgia woman's body functioning because she is pregnant. Her family says it should have the option to stop the life-support devices but that they've been told state law removes that choice.
by The Associated Press

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2 officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

2 officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, Democratic board members of independent agencies, argue that President Trump lacked the authority to fire them, citing federal law and Supreme Court precedent.
by Andrea Hsu

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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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