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Photos: The Walz Administration takes oath of office

Photos: The Walz Administration takes oath of office

Tim Walz took the oath of office Monday to become Minnesota's 41st governor. He was sworn in alongside his lieutenant governor, Peggy Flanagan, as well as Secretary of State Steve Simon, State Auditor Julie Blaha and Attorney General Keith Ellison, all Democrats.
by MPR News Staff and Evan Frost

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Photos: Minnesota turns snowy, slushy, wet as winter storm hits

Photos: Minnesota turns snowy, slushy, wet as winter storm hits

A winter storm that arrived Wednesday night has delivered rain and snow in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, coating roads and neighborhoods of the region with mushy snow and sleet.
by MPR News Staff

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Animal transports bring thousands of rescues to homes in Minnesota

Animal transports bring thousands of rescues to homes in Minnesota

The number of animals arriving at the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley continues to rise. The adoption rate is impressive at over 95 percent. Still, the shelter had to euthanize more than 1,000 animals this year.
by Tony Saunders

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That was this year? MPR News' best photos of 2018

That was this year? MPR News' best photos of 2018

Our staff and freelance photographers have crossed the state and country to make these images, and we hope they can help you stop and feel, something we haven't had much of a chance to do this year.
by Evan Frost

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Photos: Krampus is coming to town

Photos: Krampus is coming to town

A German tradition of people dressed as beasts, who hit people with sticks, is also a feature of Minnesota celebrations this holiday season -- bringing tidings of discomfort and fear.
by Jon Collins

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Photos: Winter storm hits southern Minnesota

Photos: Winter storm hits southern Minnesota

It's been a snowy start to December across southern Minnesota. Here are some views of Saturday's snowfall and its effects around the Twin Cities.
by MPR News Staff

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After nearly 40 years, 'Astro Bob' retires from Duluth News Tribune

After nearly 40 years, 'Astro Bob' retires from Duluth News Tribune

Photographer and astronomy blogger Bob King, better known as "Astro Bob," shares regular news and insights about outer space that are tailored to his audience in northeastern Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gallery: Veterans healing through mask-making art therapy

Gallery: Veterans healing through mask-making art therapy

The Fargo Veteran Affairs Health Care System offers artistic mask making as part of an art therapy program. We asked veterans to reveal the meaning behind their art.
by Matt Mikus and Ann Arbor Miller

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Photos: Transgender, nonbinary individuals and allies march through U of M campus

Photos: Transgender, nonbinary individuals and allies march through U of M campus

Transgender and nonbinary individuals, along with their cisgender allies, marched through the University of Minnesota campus Thursday. The march, dubbed "We Will Not Be Erased" was organized in response to a message written by the College Republicans student group.
by Ellen Schmidt

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