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April 24, 2017 4:00 AM

Opioids killed 35 Minnesotans in April 2016. Only 1 was named Prince

The Minnesota music icon's death last year shocked the world. But opioids cost dozens of other Minnesotans their lives that same month. Their stories are equally compelling, and sad. Here are a few.

by Matt Sepic

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April 21, 2017 8:56 AM

The Revolution to deejay on The Current on 'Prince Day'

At 4 p.m. on our sister station The Current, members of the Revolution will become the DJs for an hour, introducing their favorite Prince songs in a special Theft of the Dial segment.

by MPR News Staff

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April 21, 2017 8:45 AM

Minnesota Wild return home, looking for momentum in playoffs

The Wild trail the Blues 3-1 in that best-of-seven series.

by MPR News Staff

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April 21, 2017 8:02 AM

Northern and western Minnesota are dry while the south is wet

It's having an impact on farmers, some of whom are itching to get going on planting.

by MPR News Staff

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April 21, 2017 5:59 AM

St. Paul mayor, police chief hear frustration from African-American rights activists

Race, policing and preventing officer-involved shootings still stir strong feelings in St. Paul, and those emotions were on display on the city's East Side Thursday, not far from where a black man was shot and killed by police earlier this year.

by Brandt Williams

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April 21, 2017 4:00 AM

How a funeral from half way around the world can seem familiar

A new Mia exhibit is based around the idea of how like customs can be in different parts of the planet.

by Euan Kerr

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April 21, 2017 4:00 AM

Here's what we know about the status of Prince's estate

Prince died of a drug overdose a year ago, leaving his personal affairs in disarray. Here's where things stand today and where they might go.

by Tim Nelson

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April 21, 2017 4:00 AM

Scientists, seeing a threat to their work, plan marches around the country

One of many March for Science rallies around the country will happen in St. Paul on Saturday at the state Capitol, where a feud has broken out over funding for environmental programs.

by Dan Gunderson