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Beagles rescued from Wisconsin breeder set to find new homes in Minnesota

Beagles rescued from Wisconsin breeder set to find new homes in Minnesota

These are dogs that have never been outside, seen grass or had extensive human contact, Liv Hagen, welfare director for Animal Humane Society, told the MPR News Morning Edition show Thursday.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matt Sepic

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Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America's 250th

Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America's 250th

The U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring the bald eagle for America's 250th birthday. The stamps issued Thursday depict the eagle across five life stages, from hatchling to adult.
by The Associated Press

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Navarro scores a goal, Rapids beat Minnesota 1-0 to snap 3-game losing streak

Navarro scores a goal, Rapids beat Minnesota 1-0 to snap 3-game losing streak

Rafael Navarro scored a goal, Nico Hansen had his first shutout this season, and the Colorado Rapids beat Minnesota United 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak. The Rapids (5-7-1) went into the game winless in five straight and won for the first time since a 6-2 home victory over Houston on April 11. Hansen finished with two saves.
by The Associated Press

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Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild

Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied it late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
by The Associated Press

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Tab fee cuts, property tax aid, HCMC fix are part of deal to finish legislative session

Minnesota lawmakers have an overarching deal on key session items as they barrel toward a Sunday midnight deadline to pass bills.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson and Cait Kelley

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Will importers share their tariff refunds with customers in Minnesota?

Will importers share their tariff refunds with customers in Minnesota?

Companies are starting to get refunds for tariffs that have been struck down by the Supreme Court. But many businesses that helped bear the costs of those tariffs aren’t eligible.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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As international student enrollment plummets, Minnesota educators look to boost support

As international student enrollment plummets, Minnesota educators look to boost support

Travel bans, visa restrictions and the threat of deportation in President Trump’s second term are presenting difficult challenges for international students. Enrollment has dropped sharply this spring from last year in Minnesota and across the country.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota readies first-ever K-12 health education standards

Minnesota readies first-ever K-12 health education standards

Advocates say the new standards, set to be phased in over the next three years, introduce needed guidance on nutrition, first aid, sex and abuse prevention. Some school watchers worry the standards will burden already overwhelmed educators.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Former state Sen. Eichorn pleads guilty in child solicitation sting

Former state Sen. Eichorn pleads guilty in child solicitation sting

Eichorn, a Republican from Grand Rapids, was arrested in March 2025 following a sting operation. He pleaded guilty to texting with and arranging to meet someone who he believed to be a 17-year-old.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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