Play6min 10secWhere gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concernApril 19, 2024 6:53 AMBy Meg Anderson In Minneapolis, students grapple with grief and fear as gun violence, including the murder of Deshaun Hill Jr., impacts their school community.
St. Paul iron foundry faces deadline to fix pollutionApril 18, 2024 11:23 AMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says recent emission records from Northern Iron and Machine Foundry in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood indicate excessive pollution. Regulators say it is “highly likely” that the foundry is emitting levels of lead and particulate matter over federal air quality standards.
Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Chance of snow Thursday and FridayApril 18, 2024 11:13 AMThursday is looking breezy with a chance of showers and snow later.
Play6min 03secLion King performance appeals to theater fans with sensory sensitivitiesApril 18, 2024 10:38 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and CJ YoungerHennepin Theater Trust partnered with Fraser, a local non-profit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to put on a sensory-friendly version of the show.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Minnesota on FridayApril 18, 2024 8:08 AMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxFirst lady Jill Biden will make a brief visit to Minnesota on Friday evening.
Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them?April 18, 2024 4:00 AMBy Laurel Wamsley Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.
Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Breezy, plus chance of snow ThursdayApril 17, 2024 3:40 PMBy Amy FelegyThe rest of Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 59. Thursday’s high is 47 with more breeze, clouds and a slight chance of rain and snow. We’re looking at a sunny weekend!
Hmong doctors and nurses host first of its kind free Hmong Health Fair in St. PaulApril 17, 2024 3:30 PMBy Joey PetersThe fair will feature free health tests, informational booths, and networking opportunities for aspiring medical professionals.
Play6min 43secTime magazine names U of M professor to list of most influential people in the worldApril 17, 2024 3:02 PMBy MPR News StaffRachel Hardeman is the director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, which she founded in 2021.
Play1min 49secGov. Walz says he supports proposal to curb copper wire theft in MinnesotaApril 17, 2024 2:55 PMBy Cari SpencerWalz said he believes the legislation is the “most inexpensive” solution. In 2023, stolen copper wire cost St. Paul $1.2 million to replace.