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January 4, 2018 8:39 AM

3 bad bugs the cold can help kill

The extended cold snap may feel like bad news but there is an upside: it's killing off some of the insects that harm our trees and crops.

by Phil Picardi

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January 4, 2018 4:00 AM

Cold weather is good news for Winter Carnival ice harvesters

The recent cold snap has made for a good harvest of ice blocks on Green Lake -- the source for the ice that will be used to construct a 70-foot-tall ice palace in St. Paul later this month.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 3, 2018 5:05 PM

Report finds 'huge swings' in Minnesota hospital charges

State Health Department analysts found massive variation in the charges for four common procedures. Prices paid for a knee replacement, for instance, ranged from $6,186 to $46,974.

by Martin Moylan

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January 3, 2018 8:27 AM

6 questions for Tina Smith, Minnesota's new U.S. senator

Smith took her seat Wednesday representing Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. She talked to MPR News this morning about her policy focus, and the whirlwind she's stepping into.

by Phil Picardi

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January 3, 2018 4:00 AM

Frey spends first hours as mayor thanking those who help Minneapolis run

Minneapolis' new mayor hopped on the back of a refuse hauler on Tuesday as his way of saying thank you to the city workers who don't always receive the attention they deserve.

by Brandt Williams

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January 3, 2018 4:00 AM

Northern Minnesota sheriff gets aggressive with wolves

The Kittson County sheriff says ranchers are angry with wolf killings of cattle, and that his office can investigate such reports better than state or federal authorities.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 2, 2018 10:27 AM

Singing about 'Minneap'lis, Minnesota'

In honor of Jacob Frey being sworn in as the new mayor of Minneapolis today, listen to an obscure song called "Minneap'lis, Minnesota" by Rufus Lumley.

by Phil Picardi

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January 2, 2018 7:18 AM

Mental health services in schools, service dogs for vets: Franken's accomplishments

The senator is set to resign Tuesday. Franken has said one of the things he is most proud of is his successful effort to direct millions of dollars to pay for more mental health services in schools.

by Mark Zdechlik