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40 years ago this week, comedian Steve Martin performed a song on Saturday Night Live that was released a week later as a single which sold over a million copies.
The author of a House Republican proposal to simplify the state tax code and bring it closer in line to recent federal changes acknowledged some Minnesotans would see a tax increase.
Hennepin County became the fourth county in the country today to join an international campaign that changes how public health officials respond to HIV prevention and care.
This week marks the real, numbers-heavy start of the tax debate at the Minnesota Capitol. The House Republicans released their tax proposal over the weekend. And some budget bills will be on the move as well. MPR political reporter Brian Bakst previews the week ahead with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
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It finally feels like spring in Minnesota. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer checked in with farmer Betsy Jensen for an update on spring planting and the growing season.
What many consider Minnesota's first rock and roll record, the Augie Garcia Quintet's "Hi Yo Silver," featured James "Cornbread" Harris on piano when it was recorded in 1955. Harris turns 91 today. He still performs regularly and tonight he'll be playing at a birthday party in his honor at the Grand Cafe in Minneapolis. Last year, Harris stopped by our studios and spoke with Tom Weber and Andrea Swensson. While he was here he played a song called "Cool Rider." Harris says he wrote it about the aspirations he had for his son who would become the highly successful record producer Jimmy Jam Harris.
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.
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