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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.

Minnesota DNR approves mining exploration plan just outside the Boundary Waters

Minnesota DNR approves mining exploration plan just outside the Boundary Waters

State officials have given the go-ahead to Franconia Minerals, a subsidiary of Twin Metals, to conduct exploratory drilling at up to 19 sites near Ely. Twin Metals is seeking to build an underground copper mine in the area.
by Dan Kraker

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Feeding Our Future defendant connected to taxpayer-funded group homes in Twin Cities

Feeding Our Future defendant connected to taxpayer-funded group homes in Twin Cities

A company allegedly used to launder money stolen from the government in the Feeding Our Future fraud case owns five houses where taxpayer-funded group homes operate. Those group homes have collected millions of dollars from the government.
by Ellie Roth, Jennifer Lu and Christopher Peak

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Cleanup continues following Minnesota blizzard; Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies

Cleanup continues following Minnesota blizzard; Minneapolis, St. Paul declare snow emergencies

No-travel advisories across southern Minnesota were lifted Monday, as driving conditions gradually improved following Sunday’s blizzard conditions. Many cities across the region implemented snow emergency parking rules.
by Andrew Krueger and MPR News Staff

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Plows pulled from highways, no travel advised across much of Minnesota amid blizzard conditions

Plows pulled from highways, no travel advised across much of Minnesota amid blizzard conditions

A major winter storm swept into Minnesota on Sunday, bringing blizzard conditions on one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season. Snowplows were pulled off highways in parts of the state due to poor visibility, and several cities — including Minneapolis — declared snow emergencies.
by Andrew Krueger, Matt Mikus and MPR News Staff

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Smith's diving TD catch in overtime sends Minnesota to win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl

Smith's diving TD catch in overtime sends Minnesota to win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl

Jalen Smith scored his second touchdown on a diving 12-yard catch in the first overtime and Minnesota extended its postseason winning streak to nine games with a 20-17 win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl on Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota players score three goals as U.S. wins World Juniors opener

Minnesota players score three goals as U.S. wins World Juniors opener

Minnesotan Will Zellers scored twice as the United States beat Germany 6-3 in the teams’ opening game of the World Junior Championships on Friday in St. Paul. Fellow Minnesotan Max Plante also scored a goal.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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