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Funeral service with full police honors for former St. Paul officer Felicia Reilly
Reilly died last weekend at the age of 67 — 15 years after suffering a traumatic brain injury when she was attacked while on duty. Reilly’s family said her death was due to injuries stemming from that assault.
As federal firings stir uncertainty, here's expert advice to prep for a potential job loss
Avery Bardell, workforce development manager with Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, which offers job training and career support, told MPR News preparation is key in this turbulent and anxiety-inducing time.
Osterholm predicted a pandemic for years. Then the battle against COVID-19 became personal
Five years ago, news of a fast-spreading respiratory virus was making headlines in the United States. In Minnesota, public health expert Michael Osterholm was keeping close tabs.
Minnesota House seat gets filled as Legislature begins confronting new budget reality
Minnesota’s Legislature will see a major change this week with a special election in the House, and will start grappling with the updated budget forecast that showed tighter finances. Both will likely change the dynamic of this legislative session moving forward.
Minnesota sculptor forges a passion for people who put their lives on the line
Near the small town of Kimball, a Minnesota sculpture studio creates highly detailed statues honoring first responders and the military. They can be found in hundreds of public spaces across the country. For the studio’s owners, the work is more than just a business.
COVID in Minnesota: Five years in five graphs
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life in Minnesota and across the country in March 2020. Schools and businesses closed. Hospitals nearly reached a breaking point as deaths and hospitalizations leaped. Five charts show different ways in which the pandemic shaped us.
Minnesota lawmakers consider allowing heavier ATVs
The ATV industry says consumer preferences are shifting toward larger side-by-side vehicles. Some environmental groups question whether heavier vehicles could cause more trail damage.