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.

Photos: Badgers beat Gophers to reclaim Axe, earn spot in Big Ten title game
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Minnesota Gophers 38-17 on Saturday, winning back Paul Bunyan’s Axe, reclaiming the edge in a longstanding college football rivalry and dashing Minnesota’s hopes of playing in the Big Ten championship game.
Snow, sleet, rain, wind - and thunder? Winter storm continues to move across Minnesota
Rounds of snow, sleet and rain — accompanied by gusty winds and perhaps some thunder — will continue across Minnesota from Saturday through Sunday morning as a prolonged winter storm moves across the region.
As Gophers aim for title game, Badgers seek to take back Axe
“It’s something you dream about as a kid. You’re in the backyard thinking, ‘All right, this is fourth-and-10 to go to the Big Ten championship,’ or whatever it is,” Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan said. “You want to play in big-time games. I think all competitors do.”
Outpouring of community support, calls for improved safety in wake of fatal Minneapolis fire
Community leaders have formed a committee to plan how to best help people affected by Wednesday’s fatal fire in a Minneapolis high-rise apartment building. Meanwhile, a state legislator is calling for improved fire safety measures in older buildings.
Commentary: Moving to Mexico for love sounded awesome. Then my African uncle called.
Patriarchy remains a powerful force in the lives of African families in America, as longtime Minnesotan Jeffrey Bissoy discovered recently when he decided to leave his job and follow his heart — and then Uncle Claude asked: “In what world do you think this is OK?”