Hundreds gather to honor Minnesota's fallen firefightersSeptember 24, 2023 4:11 PMBy Ellie RothThe Minnesota firefighter community gathers on the last Sunday in September each year to honor those that have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Heavy rains lead to flooding in Duluth, other North Shore communitiesSeptember 24, 2023 2:20 PMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxCreeks and streams, including the Kettle River, are running higher than usual. The city says there is also standing water on roadways and overflows of at least three sanitary sewers.
More Minnesota hunters take a shot at using crossbows for deer huntingSeptember 24, 2023 8:00 AMBy Dan GundersonThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources expects a shift in how Minnesotans hunt deer as a result of a new law allowing expanded use of the crossbow.
Minnesota Twins clinch AL Central title with 8-6 win over AngelsSeptember 23, 2023 8:05 AMBy The Associated PressIt’s their 15th trip to the postseason since the Washington Senators moved to Minnesota in 1961 and became the Twins.
Where to embrace the charm of fall in MinnesotaSeptember 23, 2023 8:00 AMBy Nicole JohnsonDiscover the best fall activities in Minnesota, from apple orchards to pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Plan your day trips now to make the most of your autumn. MPR News staff share their favorite places and activities from all across the state.
Blandin grant aims to spur affordable housing in northern MinnesotaSeptember 23, 2023 8:00 AMBy Dan GundersonA $1 million grant from the Blandin Foundation is intended to help communities around Grand Rapids and Leech Lake build affordable housing.
Fargo-Moorhead TodaySeptember 22, 2023 3:30 PMBy Amy Felegy and Dan GundersonAll things Fargo-Moorhead from MPR News. Your source for local news stories, events and weather, updated weekdays. What do you want to know about the Fargo-Moorhead area today?
Play4min 29secDuluth office-to-apartment conversion sparks downtown revitalization hope September 22, 2023 1:37 PMBy Dan KrakerA Duluth developer announced plans this week to convert a 50-year old downtown office building into apartments. It’s the first of what the city hopes will be several office-to-housing conversions in the next several years as Duluth works to revitalize its downtown post-pandemic.
Kudos from U: New Minnesota apple variety is cross between Honeycrisp, ZestarSeptember 22, 2023 12:14 PMBy Alex CipolleMinnesota apple lovers have a reason to celebrate this fall harvest season: The famous Honeycrisp and Zestar varieties have had an apple baby named Kudos.
UAW ramps up strikes against GM and Stellantis — but not FordSeptember 22, 2023 4:00 AMBy Danielle Kaye The United Auto Workers union said it’s expanding its historic strike against the Big Three automakers to all parts distribution facilities at General Motors and Stellantis across the country — including two sites in the Twin Cities metro area.