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Grain market expert weighs in on federal bailout for Minnesota farmers hurt by tariffs, inflation
Ed Usset, grain marketing specialist at the Center for Farm Financial Management and U of M Extension professor, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to share how tariffs have affected farm country.
Driving remains difficult, snow emergencies in place as Minnesota digs out from winter storm
The State Patrol reported hundreds of crashes on Minnesota highways amid the snow. Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities declared snow emergencies to give plow crews a chance to more effectively clear streets.
4 facts about 'I Feel Down Today,' the new single from Ponderosa
Minneapolis musician Josh Lavonn says his latest album came from one place: love. The Ponderosa frontman credits his wife and the relationships around him as the spark behind “Woman,” a retro-soul record built on devotion, vulnerability and long-term partnership.
As Waymo testing continues, Minnesota legislators weigh regulations for autonomous vehicles
More automated vehicles are hitting the road in Minnesota — but for now, they still have drivers behind the wheel due to legal questions. Lawmakers are weighing possible regulations for driverless cars.
Rape suspect allegedly resisted jailers, smeared feces ahead of hearing
A man charged in connection with a string of sexual assaults allegedly smeared feces on the walls of his jail cell while resisting officers’ attempts to transport him across the street for his initial court appearance on Tuesday.
Minneapolis council committee moves to strengthen separation ordinance
A Minneapolis council committee advanced tougher separation ordinance language Tuesday, limiting local enforcement of federal immigration law. A vote of the full Minneapolis City Council is expected Thursday.