Play12min 27secThe allure of spiritual life draws more Minnesotans to IslamMarch 18, 2024 2:16 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnAs a whole, many Americans are leaving religious life behind. However, there is a surge of new and lapsed Muslims giving spirituality a second chance.
Play7min 57secFBI returns ‘Oz’ ruby slippers to owner in secret ceremonyMarch 18, 2024 2:06 PMBy Matt SepicIn a secret ceremony in February, FBI agents returned a pair of ruby slippers stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids in 2005 to the Los Angeles collector who owns them. This latest twist in the tale of the sparkly shoes came to light after a federal grand jury indicted a second person in connection with the theft.
Walz budget revisions focus on shoring up new tax credit, ambulance servicesMarch 18, 2024 1:31 PMBy Dana FergusonGov. Tim Walz opted against recommending a big ramp up in new spending to avoid putting a strain on the next budget. His proposal would fill gaps in agencies and programs since the Legislature adopted a two-year framework last session.
Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Snow incoming later this weekMarch 18, 2024 1:07 PMBy Amy FelegyMonday afternoon will be breezy. Tuesday, the Fargo-Moorhead area has a 20 percent chance of snow.
‘Fargo’ cinematographer to be featured at MSP International Film FestivalMarch 17, 2024 3:20 PMBy Nicole KiOscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins will be attending three events in Minneapolis in late April, including a screening of “Fargo” and a book signing for “Byways,” his book of still photography.
PWHL: Minnesota defeats New York, extending longest winning streak of the seasonMarch 17, 2024 2:35 PMBy MPR News StaffPWHL Minnesota won its fourth straight game Saturday, defeating New York 5-1 in front of more than 9,000 fans at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in CongressMarch 17, 2024 1:13 PMBy The Associated PressNorth Dakota voters will decide in June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they're old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term. The vote is set to take place amid a rematch between the oldest men to be president, Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Minneapolis makes steps towards compliance with policing agreement, obstacles remainMarch 17, 2024 8:00 AMBy Brandt WilliamsThe city of Minneapolis has leadership vacancies in two departments which play a central role in keeping up the city’s end of the court-enforced agreement on policing with the state’s human rights department.
Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend in MinnesotaMarch 15, 2024 5:54 PMBy Amy FelegyGet your green on at celebrations across the state this weekend, including parades, festivals and races.
Play49min 08secPolitics Friday: The fate of a sports betting bill and a TikTok banMarch 15, 2024 2:47 PMBy Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth, and Matt AlvarezMarch Madness is upon us, so it’s a perfect time to check in on sports betting legislation at the Capitol. Who wants it, who doesn’t? Plus, a look at the proposal in Congress to ban TikTok if it doesn’t get a new owner.