Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

From local stories from your Minnesota neighbors to breaking news updates across the state, we have you covered.

State Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital, still faces ‘long road to recovery’ after shooting
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from a hospital and moved to a rehabilitation facility as he continues his recovery from being shot and critically wounded in an attack at his home last month.
Up to 250,000 Minnesotans could lose coverage under federal Medicaid cuts
1 in 5 Minnesotans could lose health coverage under federal Medicaid cuts. Aside from direct impacts to Medical Assistance recipients, local providers warn the cuts mean health care costs could go up for others in the state.
Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp
The four-year project is aimed at developing tools and technology to remove large numbers of the invasive fish, and gauge whether it can restore habitat and help native species bounce back.
‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance
Trained wildlife rehabbers work to save injured and orphaned wildlife. Most get no pay. They scrape by on grants and help from local volunteers, doing the work for the joy of giving animals a chance to return to the wild. 
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties
An official with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says they have detected West Nile virus, but it’s not to the point where there’s a concern about human transmission.
13-year-old Minnesota boy killed in fireworks accident
A 13-year-old boy died after being struck by a firework Friday night in Naytahwaush, Minn. The boy was identified as Michael Turner of Naytahwaush, which is located about 80 miles east of Fargo.