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Fargo chef on her perfect bagel, meshing Nordic-Jewish fare and her new cookbook
When Andrea Baumgardner opened BernBaum’s in downtown Fargo in 2016, she was inspired by classic lunch counter delis, like B&H Dairy in New York City. A new cookbook memorializes her recipes.
CEO of U.S. Bancorp weighs in on the economy, tariffs and AI
Chris Farrell, senior economics contributor for MPR News, speaks with the CEO of U.S. Bancorp, Gunjan Kedia. The conversation was part of the Minnesota Carlson First Tuesday Speaker Series at the University of Minnesota.
As Waymo tests self-driving vehicles in Minneapolis, Grand Rapids embraces autonomous rides
“I'm driving around them all the time. In fact, they’re as ubiquitous as a police car or a delivery van,” Mesabi resident and Minnesota Star Tribune editorial columnist Aaron Brown told Cathy Wurzer.
Twin Cities seniors picket Blue Cross and Blue Shield over cuts to SilverSneakers gym program
Steve Brandt organized the picket and told Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer why losing access to local SilverSneakers gym benefits is such a hit to his well-being.
A cohort of refugee writers from Minnesota makes their debut
A first-of-its-kind refugee writers cohort will share their work Wednesday after six months of working together under the guidance of acclaimed Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang.
Minneapolis mayor acts to deter possible federal crackdown as Somali community braces for ICE
Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order that would prohibit the use of city property to stage immigration operations. The action comes as members of the Somali community in the Twin Cities report seeing an increased presence of federal immigration officials.
Possible federal immigration operation raises questions for Somali immigrants in Minnesota
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about news reports that the Trump administration plans to target hundreds of Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities.
One week after federal operation and arrest, St. Paul family tells council member they haven't seen search warrant
On Monday evening, St. Paul City Council Vice President Hwa Jeong Kim spoke with the family of one of the men who was arrested by federal agents. She said the family has not seen an arrest warrant justifying the agents’ forced entry into the home.