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Twin Cities News

Stay informed about Twin Cities news with local stories, breaking news, and more from MPR News, your hub for the latest updates in Twin Cities Minnesota.

Minn. bill aims for easier access to state Web data

A bill facing the Minnesota Legislature aims to make it easier for people get public records online.

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House vote on GAMC bill imminent

The Speaker of the Minnesota House says her chamber could vote as early as Wednesday on a bill to restore funding for a health insurance program for the poor.
by Tom Scheck

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Wis. lawmakers propose studying tax deal with Minn.

Wisconsin lawmakers want to study resuming a tax reciprocity agreement with neighboring Minnesota.

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Breaking down the barriers between artistic disciplines

Say you're a patron of the arts and you enjoy listening to up-and-coming musicians. Would you go see a concert inspired by a piece of architecture?

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Battle brews over beer sales at U of Minn. stadium

Battle brews over beer sales at U of Minn. stadium

Legislators are taking another look and could give the university room to sell booze in premium seats while keeping it from stands filled by students and general ticket holders.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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Franken enlists 'SNL' star to raise campaign funds

Live from Minneapolis this Saturday night, it's Al Franken and "Saturday Night Live" star Seth Meyers.

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FAA proposes $1.5M fine against Northwest Airlines

Federal regulators are proposing a fine of almost $1.5 million against Northwest Airlines because it didn't inspect wires near the cockpit windows on some of its planes.

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Commentary: Growing up husky

Essayist Peter Smith talks about growing up "husky."
by Peter Smith

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Met Council, U of M holding closed-door sessions on Central Corridor

Project planners for the Central Corridor light-rail transit line will head into closed-door sessions Wednesday with officials from the University of Minnesota.
by Laura Yuen

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