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Former University of Minnesota professor breaks down battle for speakership
Monday begins the second week the U.S. House is without a speaker — and apparently without a clear path for any candidate to get the votes needed to lead the chamber. Political science professor at Arizona State University, and former professor at the University of Minnesota Steven Smith helped breakdown what congress faces.
Power Pair: A writer father and politician daughter want everyone's stories told
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with another dynamic duo in the Power Pair series. Writer David Mura and his daughter Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura talk about why Minnesota is stronger when everyone’s stories are remembered and shared.
Facing eviction, she reached out for help and found a new home
As eviction filings soar in Hennepin County, advocates say too many people are missing out on resources that can keep them in their homes.
'World of spices' inspires Minnesota chef to celebrate Turkish-Latin fusion for Hispanic Heritage Month
Join MPR News host Tom Crann as he explores the intersection of Turkish and Latin American cuisine with Amalia Moreno-Damgaard’s mouthwatering recipes for chicken kebabs and tacos al pastor.
76-year old pleads guilty to stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby red slippers
Terry Jon Martin, who was charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the film “The Wizard of Oz,” changed his plea to guilty at the federal courthouse in Duluth on Friday morning.
Kate DiCamillo tells her own tale
DiCamillo's books melt the hearts of readers with her stories of can-do kids. She mixes joy with just the right amount of melancholy. The two-time winner of the Newbery Medal just published her latest book “The Puppets of Spelhorst.”
Frost creeps across Minnesota as rain concludes the week
Widespread rains concluded the week with frost creeping across the majority of the state. a third of the Minnesota landscape is seeing moderate drought and 40 percent in extreme.
Authors with banned books talk about protecting access to stories
To mark Banned Books Week, three young adult authors whose books have been banned join MPR News host Kerri Miller to talk about the importance of keeping a diverse selection of books available in public schools and libraries nationwide.
Roots of the Dancing Debutantes: Artist Russell Sharon looks back
Now in his mid-70s, Minnesota-based artist Russell Sharon covered thousands of miles during a decades-long career. Once a figure in the New York art world, he's relatively unknown in the part of northern Minnesota where he grew up. But that could change when his exhibit “Roots: A Retrospective” opens this weekend.