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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.

Walz announces $100 million in COVID-19 housing aid

Walz announces $100 million in COVID-19 housing aid

The $100 million is the state’s single biggest designation of federal COVID-19 relief funds, along with $26 million previously designated for emergency homeless aid. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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In Duluth, confronting racism with a 'Hello'

In Duluth, confronting racism with a 'Hello'

As one of the few Black employees at the St. Louis County courthouse in Duluth, John Staine felt he was being singled out — and he was sick of it. So, he took an unconventional approach to confronting the bias.
by Dan Kraker

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July 14 COVID-19 update: 403 new cases; hospitalizations slow

July 14 COVID-19 update: 403 new cases; hospitalizations slow

The newest numbers come on the same day the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut ordered visitors from Minnesota and Wisconsin to quarantine for 14 days on arrival.
by MPR News Staff

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July 13 update COVID-19 in MN: As young adult cases jump, spread worries rise

July 13 update COVID-19 in MN: As young adult cases jump, spread worries rise

People in their 20s are driving the latest confirmed case counts. State health officials Monday said they expect to see those young adult infections ripple through the state in coming weeks. Young people, one official noted, ‘don’t live in a vacuum.’
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota allows reopening of day programs for people with disabilities

Starting Monday, people who live in group homes and other congregate care facilities can once again attend day service programs. Many of those programs have been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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July 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: 715 new cases; death toll passes 1,500

July 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: 715 new cases; death toll passes 1,500

Minnesota health officials reported another 715 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state on Sunday, as the state’s death toll passed 1,500 since the pandemic started. The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests has increased in the past couple days as the pace of new cases has accelerated.
by MPR News Staff

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Federal government denies Minnesota’s request for aid to clean up, rebuild in Twin Cities

Federal government denies Minnesota’s request for aid to clean up, rebuild in Twin Cities

The federal government has denied a request from the state of Minnesota for a disaster declaration and accompanying financial support, to help clean up and repair fire damage from unrest following the police killing of George Floyd.
by MPR News Staff

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