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Here's where masks and vaccines are required in Minnesota

Here's where masks and vaccines are required in Minnesota

The highly contagious delta variant is spreading fast across the country, leading to a flurry of reinstated mask rules and mandatory vaccination announcements. Here’s where you’ll need to mask up in Minnesota, and which colleges and employers are requiring vaccines.
by Grace Birnstengel and Nancy Yang

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Blaha, Franzen injured in crash with semitrailer in SW Minnesota

The two Minnesota public officials suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the Redwood County crash and were taken to an area hospital. The driver of the semitrailer was not injured, according a State Patrol report.
by MPR News Staff

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Senate DFLers seek outside look at harassment claim

Senate DFLers seek outside look at harassment claim

A former staff member says her request that the Senate investigate a harassment claim went nowhere. DFL leaders who the woman says failed to adequately remedy the situation now have requested an outside investigation.
by Brian Bakst

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President Biden calls on Cuomo to resign after harassment report

President Biden calls on Cuomo to resign after harassment report

President Biden called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign Tuesday after an explosive new report was released by the New York State attorney general's office on allegations of sexual harassment against the governor.

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Lawmakers face tough math in pandemic pay plan

Lawmakers face tough math in pandemic pay plan

State lawmakers are grappling with how to best reward those who took the biggest risks to help others during the pandemic. One sector gave a $96 million estimate of need.
by Brian Bakst

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'This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

'This attack happened': Medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

The Senate has voted to award Medals of Honor to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden for his signature.
by The Associated Press

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