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Did the new tax law cut your taxes? You might be surprised
Minnesota tax preparers warn many people could get some bad news at tax time next year if they don't find out now how the new Republican tax law changes their tax obligation.
Bill Murray and a classical trio featuring world-renowned cellist Jan Vogler will be performing Friday, April 20 at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.
Documentary explores the power of adaptive yoga
Listeners to Morning Edition may well remember our series with the late Bruce Kramer who talked about living while dying with ALS. He is one of the people profiled in a new documentary called "Standing Still/Still Standing" which makes it's Minnesota debut Saturday at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
It's been a busy week in Minnesota sports, and Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker for the latest—like how the Wild and Timberwolves are doing in the playoffs.
It's not often Minnesota sees two consecutive days of record snowfall across the entire state. But that's what we got with the so-called Dayton's Monkey Storm of 2018.
Carver County authorities release data from two years of Prince death investigation
Authorities in Carver County released more than 15 gigabytes of data, including witness interviews, videos, and photos from the suburban Minneapolis home where the music superstar died of an opioid overdose almost two years ago.
DFL candidates seek traction in race to replace Walz in Congress
With DFL U.S. House Rep. Tim Walz retiring, Republicans see a chance to flip Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Regional Democrats will meet Saturday in Le Sueur hoping to endorse a candidate who can hold the seat.
Portrait of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway at 50
Photographer Craig Blacklock's new book is an up-close portrait of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.