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February 23, 2017 4:00 AM

With stakes high, Ellison presses his case to lead Democrats

Minnesota U.S. House Rep. Keith Ellison has shown he can rouse the nation's liberal Democratic base. Will that be enough to deliver the votes this weekend to make him Democratic National Committee chair?

by Brian Bakst

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February 23, 2017 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Duluth hand puppet possessed by Satan

This week Art Hounds recommend Renegade Theater Company's "Hand to God," Contempo Physical Dance's "Balacobaco" and a quartet of abstract artists.

by Marianne Combs

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February 22, 2017 5:27 PM

Overflow crowd brings tough questions, civil debate to Emmer town hall meeting

Some people outside Emmer's meeting held signs with messages including "Universal health care Now" and "We stand with Minnesota's refugees."

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 22, 2017 9:14 AM

Parting thoughts: Be kind to all that live

Despite being forced into an internment camp during World War II, Helen Tsuchiya never harbored anger or ill-will. Instead, she practiced understanding and compassion.

by MPR News Staff

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February 22, 2017 9:10 AM

Want to breeze through airport security? Hand over some money, and an iris scan

Travelers can bypass parts of the security process, for a fee, with a new service called Clear at MSP.

by Martin Moylan and Tim Nelson

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February 22, 2017 8:54 AM

Salvant to revive classic songs at the Dakota

Cecile McLorin Salvant will be joined by Aaron Diehl as they perform songs by Jelly Roll Morton and George Gershwin.

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February 22, 2017 6:15 AM

Few in Minnesota's congressional delegation hold in-person town halls

Instead of face-to-face meetings, some have held telephone town halls. Since President Trump took office, people who oppose his policies have been speaking out during those forums.

by Matt Sepic

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February 22, 2017 4:00 AM

Dangerous passage: Refugees in Minnesota risk death to reach Canada

Dozens of mostly African refugees are streaming to the Minnesota-Canadian border this winter to seek asylum in Canada. It's a perilous journey that has immigration and security officials increasingly worried. But it shows no signs of stopping.

by Dan Gunderson and Laura Yuen

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February 22, 2017 4:00 AM

Floods approaching, some Dakota Access protesters plan final act of defiance at camp

Spring flooding is expected to inundate the Oceti Sakowin camp within days, prompting the Army Corps of Engineers to order people off the property by 2 p.m.

by Dan Gunderson