Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

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.

Cloquet police: Meth found in blood of motel shooting suspect

Cloquet police: Meth found in blood of motel shooting suspect

Authorities say the suspect in January’s fatal shooting at a motel in Cloquet had methamphetamine in his system, and did not have any apparent prior connection to the two victims.
by MPR News Staff

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Thousands of Twin Cities janitors begin three-day strike

Thousands of Twin Cities janitors begin three-day strike

About 4,000 commercial janitors from around the Twin Cities started a three-day strike on Monday — with additional walkouts by other unions planned, or possible, over the next week.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

After nearly 40 hours of mediation talks this weekend, the St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing teachers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The two sides plan to meet again Monday.
by MPR News Staff

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Cannabis growing facility is now under construction on Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal lands

Cannabis growing facility is now under construction on Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal lands

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has entered Minnesota’s cannabis growing industry. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, the corporate entity owned by the band, will operate the growing facility that’s estimated to open in the fall of 2024.
by Melissa Olson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Visual symphony: Macalester hosts 'American Ledger'

Visual symphony: Macalester hosts 'American Ledger'

“American Ledger no. 1” is based on a visual score by Raven Chacon that tells the story of America using unconventional instruments including chopping wood and lighting matches.
by Alex V. Cipolle

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minnesota es parte de los estados que votarán el Supermartes. Aquí te enseñamos cómo votar

Minnesota es parte de los estados que votarán el Supermartes. Aquí te enseñamos cómo votar

En Minnesota, las primarias presidenciales del martes se rigen por reglas diferentes a las de la mayoría de las elecciones. Aquí encontrarás detalles sobre cómo emitir tu voto y lo que ese voto significa.
by Brian Bakst

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Camp Nenookaasi fire under investigation, Minneapolis fire officials say

Camp Nenookaasi fire under investigation, Minneapolis fire officials say

Two people were treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation at the encampment of unsheltered people, but no serious injuries or deaths were reported. The two-alarm fire burned quickly through tents and yurts.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Matt Sepic

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!