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Art Hounds: Rocking chairs, new opera and breaking

Art Hounds: Rocking chairs, new opera and breaking

Art Hounds recommend “Rocking Chair (Re)Evolution,” Hometown Opera Company’s “New Media Opera” and the Red Bull BC One Cypher One competition.
by Emily Bright

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In St. Cloud, leaders of color aim to fill community's housing need

In St. Cloud, leaders of color aim to fill community's housing need

Several organizations in St. Cloud led by people of color are working to address local housing needs. A recent study found the city will need 17,000 new housing units over the next decade and a half to meet anticipated demand.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Former Sen. Justin Eichorn released to a halfway house as federal criminal case proceeds

Former Sen. Justin Eichorn released to a halfway house as federal criminal case proceeds

Justin Eichorn, who faces a federal charge of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, was released from jail and will move to a halfway house in Duluth under several conditions, a judge ruled Wednesday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota Supreme Court allows recently incarcerated to serve on juries

Minnesota Supreme Court allows recently incarcerated to serve on juries

Minnesotans who are on probation or supervised release for felony convictions will soon be allowed to serve on juries, following a recent decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court. The move follows a 2023 state law that allows people recently freed from prison to vote, even if they are not finished with the supervised release portions of their sentences.
by Matt Sepic

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What to know now about measles in Minnesota after one case confirmed in state resident

What to know now about measles in Minnesota after one case confirmed in state resident

A person not infectious in Minnesota may have exposed people while traveling in Washington, D.C. The state health department says the person was vaccinated but still advises vaccines protect most people from measles.
by Erica Zurek

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What’s next for sluggish Minnesota mail after USPS postmaster general’s resignation?

What’s next for sluggish Minnesota mail after USPS postmaster general’s resignation?

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to talk about the future of USPS following Louis DeJoy’s departure and under the Trump administration.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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