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House approves aid package for Israel, but not for Ukraine

House approves aid package for Israel, but not for Ukraine

The first substantial legislative effort in Congress to support Israel in the war falls far short of President Biden's request for nearly $106 billion that would also back Ukraine as it fights Russia.
by The Associated Press

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Rollout of all-terrain trackchairs broadens access to state parks

Rollout of all-terrain trackchairs broadens access to state parks

If you use a wheelchair it can be a challenge to get out into the woods. But that is changing. The Minnesota DNR introduced five all-terrain trackchairs in some state parks last summer. Now 13 state parks offer the caterpillar-tracked chairs, allowing guests to range much further.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesota appeals court says Mille Lacs judge overstepped in blocking felon voting rights

Minnesota appeals court says Mille Lacs judge overstepped in blocking felon voting rights

The order comes two weeks after a Mille Lacs County judge handed down several sentences barring at least six people from voting as a term of their probation, seemingly in violation of state voting law.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota justices weigh Trump's future on 2024 ballot

Minnesota justices weigh Trump's future on 2024 ballot

Minnesota Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that states have the authority to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Some suggested Congress is best positioned to decide.
by Dana Ferguson

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What do city councils do and why should I vote in the elections for mine?

What do city councils do and why should I vote in the elections for mine?

This month, 19 cities across Minnesota are hosting elections for their mayors or city council members. Here’s a quick explainer of what they do and why that matters.
by Nicole Ki

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Culture wars, money muscle into Minnesota school board races

Culture wars, money muscle into Minnesota school board races

Campaign money and endorsements are increasingly targeted toward school board candidates willing to fight partisan battles, make promises or pass ideological tests. Those who can’t pass the test or won’t play the game risk not getting elected.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Dana Ferguson

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Young progressive Democrats are splitting from the party on Israel

Young progressive Democrats are splitting from the party on Israel

The Democratic Party is confronting internal divisions over the special relationship between the U.S. and Israel after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war exposed political differences.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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The movement to give the vote to people with felony records

The movement to give the vote to people with felony records

Election Day is next week, and it’s the first year of restored voting rights for Minnesotans with felony records. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the efforts to register thousands of newly eligible voters.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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