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June 22, 2017 7:56 PM

Tips spark disagreement over Mpls. minimum wage proposal

Dozens of people debated the details of a proposed $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis at a marathon public hearing before the City Council on Thursday.

by Tim Nelson

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June 22, 2017 8:58 AM

Terrance Blanchard among those playing Twin Cities Jazz Festival

The festival runs through Saturday.

by MPR News Staff

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June 22, 2017 7:45 AM

Minnesota farm and ag delegation in Cuba amid changing U.S. policy

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith is in Cuba week with a delegation of Minnesota officials, farmers, and agribusiness leaders. The trip is meant to help spur agricultural sales to the country and has been in the works for months.

by MPR News Staff

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June 22, 2017 4:00 AM

Some Mpls. businesses worry $15 minimum wage will cost them

Supporters say a higher hourly wage will benefit low-income workers especially. Some critics warn it will force employers to make some hard decisions. The City Council hears public testimony on the plan today.

by Brandt Williams

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June 22, 2017 4:00 AM

Lawmakers want more info on agencies, but they won't pay for it

The Legislature is requiring state agencies to do dozens of studies without approving money to pay for most of them.

by Tim Pugmire

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June 22, 2017 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Tap dance, plein air painters and cross-cultural improv

Here's what the hounds have picked for this weekend.

by Marianne Combs

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June 21, 2017 8:57 AM

The Kinks' Ray Davies works with the Jayhawks on new album

His new solo album "Americana" features the Minneapolis-based Jayhawks as his backing band. On the album Davies, who is British, explores his perceptions of America.

by MPR News Staff

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June 21, 2017 8:13 AM

'They use my skyway as a toilet': St. Paul mulls changes amid complaints

One building owner wants a waiver to close the skyway in one of her buildings at 8 p.m instead of 2 a.m. "It's a disaster. (People) use my skyway as a toilet, a place to do drugs, have sex, cook, sleep, eat ... just vandalize," Jaunae Brooks says.

by Max Nesterak