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February 22, 2019 8:37 AM

Students in Farmington still learn on snow days

Farmington is one of the districts in the state that has a system for converting snow days into flex days. That allows students and teachers to continue their school work from home.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 22, 2019 5:00 AM

Police chief plans April hire of north Mpls. precinct inspector

The job of inspector has been open since early December, after photos of a racist Christmas display at precinct headquarters became public.

by Matt Sepic

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February 22, 2019 4:00 AM

Democrats say Republicans are delaying election security money

Minnesota Democrats say security upgrades to the state's election system are taking too long because Republicans in the Legislature are dragging their feet on approving necessary funding. Republicans say they want to ensure the money is properly spent.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 21, 2019 5:41 PM

Peterson, Emmer assure Minnesota farmers help is on the way

The congressmen, one a Democrat and the other a Republican, both have farmers in their districts who have struggled with low milk prices, tariffs and competition.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 21, 2019 2:17 PM

Peter Tork, Monkees' lovable bass-guitar player, dead at 77

Peter Tork, who studied at Carleton College in Northfield and later rose to teen-idol fame in 1966 playing the lovably clueless bass guitarist in the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died. He was 77.

by Associated Press

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February 21, 2019 12:40 PM

Dominick Argento, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, dead at 91

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento died Wednesday. He was 91. Known for his eclectic range of work, he composed operas such as "Casanova's Homecoming", "The Dream of Valentino" and "Miss Havisham's Fire."

by Euan Kerr

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February 21, 2019 10:34 AM

What one survivor, advocate wants to hear from pope's summit on clergy sex abuse

Catholic leaders from around the world are gathered at the Vatican today for the start of a four-day summit on clergy sex abuse. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Frank Meuers about his expectations for the summit. Meuers leads the Minnesota chapter of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, or SNAP.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 21, 2019 10:26 AM

Elton John brings his farewell tour to Minneapolis

It's been nearly 50 years since Elton John first performed in Minneapolis, in a show at the old Guthrie Theater. He returns for shows on Thursday and Friday night, as part of what he says will be his final tour.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 21, 2019 4:00 AM

A harsh winter: Are students tired of snow days?

Educators can't remember so many days of missed school in a season. Some schools held a makeup day on Presidents Day and are looking to add more to their calendar.

by Elizabeth Shockman