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From porchlights to pro displays, here’s your guide to Minnesota holiday lights

From porchlights to pro displays, here’s your guide to Minnesota holiday lights

Whether you’re a fan of big bulbs, Bing Crosby-esque classics or funky, laser-laden Trans-Siberian Orchestra showstoppers, Minnesota media personality Mike Marcotte has got you covered.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Minnesota special education costs climbing rapidly as more students qualify for services

Minnesota special education costs climbing rapidly as more students qualify for services

The state’s updated budget forecast shows projected spending on special education in Minnesota rising significantly in the coming years. Experts say inflation is to blame. They also point to an increase in students qualifying for services. 
by Kyra Miles and Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota cities take different approaches to recreational cannabis market

Minnesota cities take different approaches to recreational cannabis market

The Minnesota Legislature set most of the rules about cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in spring 2023. However, the state left several key decisions within local control, including whether cities can allow more than a set minimum of shops.
by Hannah Yang

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Huge investment in new Midwest powerlines, including electricity ‘superhighway,’ gets approval

Huge investment in new Midwest powerlines, including electricity ‘superhighway,’ gets approval

Electric utilities and clean energy advocates say the new transmission lines and substations will help deliver renewable energy to where it’s needed, meet the growing demand for electricity and make the grid more reliable.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota sues Glock over the design of their handgun

Minnesota sues Glock over the design of their handgun

Minnesota is suing Glock, saying the company has known about switches — which convert semi-automatic handguns into fully automatic handguns — for decades and has not made any design changes to discourage their use.
by Peter Cox

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Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll propose anti-fraud measures, reflects on VP bid

Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll propose anti-fraud measures, reflects on VP bid

In his first interview with MPR News since his vice presidential run, Tim Walz said he still has “privilege” of serving as Minnesota governor, urged lawmakers to work together in divided government.
by Dana Ferguson

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Denials and prior authorizations: What it means and what needs to change with health insurance

Denials and prior authorizations: What it means and what needs to change with health insurance

The former chief medical officer for UnitedHealth Group says the harsh reaction to Brian Thompson’s killing shows the importance of addressing the health insurance system.
by Cathy Wurzer and Anika Besst

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