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The U.S. is turning 250: Looking back, looking forward
Next week marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what the milestone really means for America.
After subpoenas tossed, Walz seeks to turn tables on Trump administration in records demands
A records battle between President Donald Trump’s administration and Gov. Tim Walz took a fresh turn when Minnesota’s leader pushed for documents he argues would prove he was targeted for political retribution.
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is betting on the future of downtown St. Paul
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the owner of the Minnesota Wild, Craig Leipold, about his career, hockey and what’s ahead in his new role as majority owner of the St. Paul Hotel.
Minneapolis City Council member wants next police chief to be internal hire
“Rumor has it that there are three or four internal candidates that are thinking about applying for the job,” City Council member Michael Rainville told Morning Edition Cathy Wurzer. “That’s very exciting.”
When a Minnesota newspaper editor fell ill, the community kept the paper going
Dozens of people in Two Harbors have pitched into help keep the Lake County Press publishing as editor Kate “Kitty” Mayo battled ocular lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.