Work at Capitol not done as session deadline passesThe Minnesota Legislature missed a midnight Sunday deadline to pass major bills to cut taxes and spend a large chunk of the budget surplus. It’s unclear whether they will resume the work in a special legislative session.
Abbott CEO apologizes for the formula shortage as the first overseas shipment arrives"We're sorry to every family we've let down," wrote CEO Robert Ford. The shuttered plant at the heart of the shortage will reopen in June, but it may take months before production is back to normal.
Biden pushes economic, security aims as he ends South Korea visitIt was a day that brought together two key messages that Biden is trying to project during his first trip to Asia as president.
Minneapolis puts MPD talks on hold until MN Human Rights provides evidence of covert social mediaThe Minneapolis City Attorney's Office says it cannot find proof of a damning finding by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights that police used covert social media to target Black people and elected officials.
DFL endorses Walz for second termAt the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester Friday night, Walz said Democrats have a winning message this fall despite Republican rhetoric.
The 'Corvette' of Navy warships in Duluth for commissioningThis weekend the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul is set to be the first Navy warship commissioned in Duluth. The “Corvette” of the Navy fleet, the ship can travel faster than 45 miles per hour, and turn on a dime.
Tim Evans for MPR NewsUkrainian Minnesotans celebrate International Vyshyvankas DayMembers of the Ukrainian community gathered in Minneapolis on Thursday to celebrate International Vyshyvanka Day. Vyshyvankas are traditional embroidered clothing that are considered a form of spiritual armor in Ukrainian culture.
Play3min 46secArtists memorialize the racial justice movement that Floyd murder sparkedLeesa Kelly founded Memorialize the Movement nearly two years ago to save the paintings that artists created during the week of heartache and rage that followed the police murder of George Floyd.
COVID levels leap in Twin Cities wastewater; hospitalizations edge higherAfter last week’s apparent leveling off, COVID detection in the metro area sewage show a 58 percent increase over the previous week, according to the Metropolitan Council.
Play13min 56secU's Osterholm expects new COVID surge, moderate hospitalizationsMichael Osterholm, a veteran epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joined Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now to talk vaccines and COVID subvariants.
Part of skull found along Minnesota River belongs to man from 8,000 years agoThe bone was spotted by kayakers last year and is being turned over to Upper Sioux Community tribal officials. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council said neither the council nor the state archaeologist were made aware of the discovery as required by state law.
Hennepin County pays $190k to settle top prosecutor's discrimination claimThe Hennepin County Board has approved a $190,000 settlement with veteran prosecutor Amy Sweasy to resolve a discrimination complaint she filed against the county and County Attorney Mike Freeman.
Play4min 27secHow to avoid ‘bad actors’ in booming solar industryAdvocates of solar energy say there are plenty of reputable companies to choose from in Minnesota. Following some basic tips can help you avoid a scam.
Play4min 21secArt Hounds: Photographer's art reflects on parenthood and the pandemicForm + Content Gallery in Minneapolis celebrates 15 years with its “Thoughtful Dialogue” exhibit. Photographer Andy Richter’s exhibit “Walking with Julien” is on view both at Artspace Jackson Flats in Minneapolis and on storefronts in Northeast Minneapolis where the photographs were taken. And Duluth Dylan Fest caps the city’s “Year of Dylan” with a week-long festival of music.
Play4min 37secDecades after taking it, feds set to return Minnesota land to Leech Lake bandThe Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will soon get back nearly 12,000 acres wrongfully taken in the ‘40s and ‘50s. As they plan for the land’s future, tribal leaders say their fight has also helped strengthen bonds with the Cass County government.
Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from 'SNL'The departures represent one of the biggest cast shake-ups in years on a show that has seen unusual steadiness in recent seasons.
Haaland seeks healing for Native American boarding school survivors NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland about her department's Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report.
Virtual workouts spiked during the pandemic — and the trend is sticking aroundDuring lockdown, gyms were out of the question. But some people felt more comfortable exercising at home, and companies hope to keep attracting new users by making VR apps more addictive and fun.
Smeltzer backed by Garlick, Miranda as Twins beat Royals 6-4Kyle Garlick and Jose Miranda each drove in two runs and starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer only allowed one run as the Twins topped Kansas City Friday night.
Chilly weekend temps; lows in the 30s in many areas Sunday morningOur weekend temps will run 10 to 15 degrees below normal. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.