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July 8, 2022 4:00 AM

Dreamland: Then and now

Anthony Brutus Cassius broke ground in Minneapolis in the 1940s as a labor organizer and then as the first Black man to get a liquor license in the city. His aim was to create safe social spaces for Black people. Eighty years later, Mecca Bos explores his legacy.

by Mecca Bos

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July 7, 2022 3:45 PM

Fargo clinic sues to stop North Dakota trigger ban

North Dakota’s law makes performing an abortion a class C felony, except in certain cases, such as saving the life of the patient. Providers could face up to five years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000.

by Michelle Wiley

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July 7, 2022 1:31 PM

Ep. 7 Making a way

Immigrants and refugees from Southeast Asia in a section of St. Paul, known as ‘Little Mekong’ have overcome hurdles and restrictions to create this unique enclave.

by Brandt Williams

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July 7, 2022 4:00 AM

Nursing home robots dance, sing and watch for signs of trouble

The robots can remember faces and names, they can even sense facial cues to react in ways that could help those who become agitated or confused.

by Peter Cox

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July 6, 2022 8:43 PM

Family, supporters of Philando Castile continue to protest his killing, officer's acquittal

Former St. Anthony Police officer Jeronimo Yanez killed Philando Castile during a 2016 traffic stop on Larpenteur Avenue.

by MPR News Staff

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July 6, 2022 3:15 PM

Old bank in Minneapolis to become an incubator for Black-owned businesses

An old, dilapidated bank building on 42nd and Lyndale Avenue is getting a new life. Anissa Keyes is turning the Camden Park State Bank into an incubator for Black-owned businesses. She gave MPR News host Tom Crann a tour of the space before its soft opening on July 11.

by Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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July 6, 2022 1:00 PM

Rare disease research at the University of Minnesota holds global promise

A 24-year-old with Friedreich’s ataxia participates in rare disease research at the University of Minnesota, to find treatments for the genetic condition.

by Sarah Gelbard

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July 6, 2022 10:43 AM

Why Alison Bechdel's 'Dykes to Watch Out For' is still popular after nearly 40 years

Alison Bechdel is the author of a comic strip that — nearly 40 years after its creation — is still getting attention. “Dykes To Watch Out For” ran from 1983 to 2008. It gained a worldwide cult following for its game-changing portrayal of American queer life set in Minneapolis.

by Ellen Finn, Melissa Townsend and Sam Stroozas

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July 6, 2022 7:40 AM

Valerie Castile says youth give her hope for future

Six years after her son Philando Castile was killed by a police officer, Valerie Castile says she’s encouraged by how a younger generation is speaking out for social justice.

by Lee Hawkins