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Sen. Smith: Government shutdown, higher health insurance premiums a 'lose-lose situation'
The U.S. government has shut down after the Senate failed to pass a stopgap spending bill. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith from Minnesota is one of many Senate Democrats who voted against the Republican-backed bill.
Minneapolis crime is down — even if it doesn’t always feel that way
Producer Gretchen Brown talked with University of Minnesota Sociology Professor Michelle Phelps to try to make sense of the gap in crime perception versus reality.
How 2 Minnesota graduate students are helping implement free period products in schools
This is the second year that Minnesota schools are required to provide free menstrual products. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two graduate students who created a toolkit that helps educators put the law into practice.
Lou Nanne, voice of Minnesota high school hockey tournament, inducted into Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Ahead of Tuesday’s ceremony, Lou Nanne joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer from his Florida home via Zoom to reflect on his 60 years behind the microphone.
What's next for the Twins, and who might replace fired manager Rocco Baldelli?
After a dismal season, the Twins have fired manager Rocco Baldelli. But is his termination just a scapegoat for broader problems? Bobby Nightengale, Twins reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with his take.