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Passage of Minnesota prediction market ban sets stage for likely lawsuits

Passage of Minnesota prediction market ban sets stage for likely lawsuits

Minnesota lawmakers Tuesday passed a bill banning prediction markets from the state. If it’s signed into law, it will likely face legal challenges, as courts around the country weigh what counts as gambling and what level of government should regulate these platforms.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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State retirement program for Minnesota small businesses, employees is rolling out

State retirement program for Minnesota small businesses, employees is rolling out

Secure Choice Executive Director Chad Roberts told Morning Edition that the state’s responsibility to help people save — in addition to social security — for life after their careers eases the burden for the rest of the public.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Electric vehicle sales in Minnesota are losing steam. Could gas prices change that?

Electric vehicle sales in Minnesota are losing steam. Could gas prices change that?

Data shows the number of Minnesotans buying electric dropped by 50 percent in the last few months of 2025. Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association President Scott Lambert said high gas prices are unlikely to reverse the trend.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Omaha's U.S. House race tests candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines

Omaha's U.S. House race tests candidates' ability to reach beyond party lines

Omaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?
by Clay Masters

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The Reason for Sleep

The Reason for Sleep

Exploring the fundamental relationship between sleep and mental health.
by Angela Davis and Jessica Bari

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These 70 violins tell the stories of Holocaust survivors, now they’re touring Minnesota

These 70 violins tell the stories of Holocaust survivors, now they’re touring Minnesota

For decades, an Israel-based father-son team have been recovering and repairing violins played by Jewish musicians that survived the Holocaust. Through June, those violins are touring the state. Local musicians will play the instruments and many are on view for exhibitions.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Grandfather of Aniya Allen seeking justice in unsolved killing, 5 years later

Grandfather of Aniya Allen seeking justice in unsolved killing, 5 years later

This spring marks five years since a tragic series of shootings on the north side of Minneapolis. Within weeks, stray bullets hit three children, killing two. Only one of the three cases has been solved.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Why developers are building more luxury single-family rental homes in Minnesota

Why developers are building more luxury single-family rental homes in Minnesota

A new housing trend is growing across Minnesota suburbs: neighborhoods of newly built single-family homes designed specifically for renters. Supporters say the developments offer flexibility in a tight housing market, while critics question what they could mean for affordability and homeownership in the future.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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A lawsuit against a lawsuit: DOJ argues Minnesota overstepped authority in climate case

A lawsuit against a lawsuit: DOJ argues Minnesota overstepped authority in climate case

Minnesota’s lawsuit against major oil and gas companies is now facing a lawsuit of its own. The U.S. Department of Justice argues the state overstepped its authority, a case that could shape climate litigation efforts nationwide.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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