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January 11, 2018 4:00 AM

Tribes try to exert more influence over federal farm bill

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is leading the first of its kind initiative to bring more farm bill funding to Indian Country. The lobbying effort is an outgrowth of programs to improve health and expand access to healthy food for Indian people.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 11, 2018 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Cuban art, 'A Steady Rain' and American thought

This week, the Art Hounds recommend an art exhibit, a play and an essay contest.

by Marianne Combs

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January 10, 2018 5:06 PM

Security becomes more visible as Super Bowl approaches

Security arrangements, including fencing and barriers, are starting to go up around U.S. Bank Stadium.

by Tim Nelson

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January 10, 2018 9:56 AM

What you need to know about Minnesota's flu season so far

Flu season is full swing in Minnesota. Between October and December, more than a thousand Minnesotans were hospitalized with the flu.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 10, 2018 9:02 AM

Study finds salty cocktail changing pH of freshwater rivers

A study out this week shows that rivers in the upper Midwest --particularly North Dakota -- are becoming saltier faster than the rest of the country. Yes, saltier.

by Cathy Wurzer and Max Nesterak

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January 10, 2018 8:58 AM

A cautionary tale about funeral planning

A song on Christine Lavin's latest album is about what happens when you don't let loved ones know what kind of funeral you want.

by MPR News Staff

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January 10, 2018 4:00 AM

Shingle Creek's cautionary tale for Minnesota's water

Road salt is likely responsible for impairing 50 bodies of water in Minnesota. Looking at the first stream on that list shows how tough it is to reverse pollution from chloride.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 10, 2018 4:00 AM

Mpls. mayor Frey pledged to increase job opportunities. He's not the first

Mayor Jacob Frey has said it's time for city leaders to stop talking about creating more jobs for people of color and to take action. However, some say just by using his bully pulpit Mayor Frey can get results.

by Brandt Williams

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January 8, 2018 11:20 AM

'Testify' exhibit showcases personal art collection and a mission for Alan Page

A prominent Minnesotan and his family are sharing their personal collection of slavery artifacts and African-American art in hopes of reframing the conversation on race in America today.

by Nina Moini