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August 5, 2019 4:00 AM

White Earth Nation prepares to choose new leader

After tribal chair Terry Tibbetts died in office earlier this year, the White Earth Nation is holding a special election Tuesday to fill the rest of his term. The new chair must negotiate bitter disputes among government factions, and address an ongoing opioid crisis and a host of social and economic issues.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 2, 2019 10:24 AM

Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss perform in Minneapolis on Friday night

Willie Nelson will be in Minneapolis on Friday night for a show with Alison Krauss at Target Center.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 2, 2019 4:00 AM

Climbing through a goat prairie to see wildflowers

If you are looking for a place to see pretty and rare Minnesota wildflowers this weekend, Kelly Povo and Phyllis Root suggest a trip to the Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area in Minnesota's Houston County, just west of La Crosse, Wis.

by MPR News Staff

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August 1, 2019 6:22 PM

Judge: St. Cloud State University needs to invest more in women's sports

A federal judge ruled Thursday that St. Cloud State University must take immediate steps to bring gender equity to its athletic programs.

by Matt Sepic

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August 1, 2019 10:15 AM

Minnesota’s new ‘granny cam’ law takes effect on Thursday

It protects the rights of family members to install a webcam in the room of a loved one living in a care facility.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 1, 2019 5:00 AM

Emmer hears health care concerns at Washington County town hall

President Trump was barely mentioned by name during the hour-long town hall in Washington county as Emmer answered questions on topics ranging from possible war with Iran to Minnesota copper-nickel mining and highway construction.

by Nina Moini

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August 1, 2019 4:00 AM

In Great Lakes, high waters cause headaches, uncertainty

Water levels in the Great Lakes have reached record or near-record levels all summer. All that water is good for shipping on the lakes. But it's caused significant damage along the shoreline, and left many wondering whether high water levels are the new normal.

by Dan Kraker

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July 31, 2019 7:09 PM

Arradondo says his vision for MPD includes 'procedurally just' contact with public

On the heels of asking for 400 more employees over the next six years, Minneapolis’ police chief rolled out his vision for the future of the department to the City Council's public safety committee.

by Peter Cox