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Possible spring COVID surge? Mayo infectious disease expert shares insights
When you look around, it would appear that many people think the pandemic is over. Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious disease expert at Mayo Clinic, says that’s “a deadly and wrong assumption.”
Twin Cities mosque bombers get more than 14 years in prison
Michael McWhorter and Joe Morris had previously pleaded guilty to bombing the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington in 2017. McWhorter allegedly told police he wanted to scare Muslims from the country.
Twins preview: Hopes high for Buxton's leadership, Correa's bat, young pitchers
The Minnesota Twins kick off the 2022 season Friday, hosting the Seattle Mariners for the home opener at Target Field. Star Tribune baseball writer Megan Ryan spoke to MPR News on what fans can expect from the team this year.
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoked with climatologist Mark Seeley about widespread major storm in the middle of next week on Wednesday and Thursday that that will affect our area.
New program pays residents to attend, take notes at Minneapolis public meetings
Meetings of school boards, zoning boards, planning commissions and other committees may make communities tick, but they can be a large time investment for most media organizations to cover. A new program in Minneapolis aims to shed more light on those meetings by paying local residents to attend and take notes, which are published online for anyone to use.
Art Hounds: Classical music from around the world, and from the world of video games
On this week’s Art Hounds: Renowned pipa player Gao Hong of Northfield celebrates 50 years of performing with friends at the Ordway. The six-player band Maithree uses traditional Indian instruments to celebrate “the music of friendship.” The Video Games and Music Convention in Minneapolis offers two days of live music and a chance to jam to video game tunes.
Jarabe Mexicano: Troubadours and teachers come to Minnesota
Jarabe Mexicano use their music as an educational tool for audiences who may not be familiar with the Spanish songs they sing and the instruments they play.
Former West Side Flats residents have mixed memories about their old neighborhood
Some of the earliest immigrants to the city of St. Paul lived in areas that were eventually torn down — leaving residents to find new places to live. Many Mexican immigrants settled in areas like Swede Hollow and the West Side Flats.
Senior services try to build trust in Minnesota communities they had not served before
Organizations that help explain Medicare and find help for caregivers are using speakers in Spanish, Hmong, Somali and other languages more often. The state’s senior population is expected to become more diverse in the coming years.
Minn. lawmakers pushed to act fast on opioid settlement deal
Minnesota lawmakers could vote soon on a bill paving the way for opioid legal settlement money to begin flowing.