Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on, Democrats try to force quicker votesIn a sign of growing Capitol frustrations, House Speaker Melissa Hortman called for a snap vote after eight hours of debate on a bill on Minnesota's new paid leave program. Republicans say the move suppressed their voice.
Play4min 12sec'I'm glad it's home': A family heirloom links back to Bemidji's founding and Indigenous historyFirearm safety begins with personal responsibility, and over a century ago it wasn’t much different. But a historic moment in time integral to Bemidji’s founding is shedding new light on that importance — connecting the past with the present — while, with old age, bringing one man a better understanding of himself.
Play8min 37secAs Trump eyes Minnesota, those nostalgic about his presidency prepare to activateWith a 2020 presidential rematch seemingly set, how will voters confront that familiar choice? MPR News launches an occasional series focusing on how people are arriving at their political decisions.
Crews battling wildfire near site of prescribed burn in Superior National ForestSuperior National Forest officials said crews continued battling a wildfire of more than 200 acres Thursday near Minnesota Highway 1, northwest of Isabella.
Michael Cohen continues cross-examination in Trump's criminal hush money trialOnce an ally of the former president, now Cohen is in his third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
Play4min 15secArt Hounds: Basketball onstage, Mama Hellcats and burlesque in RochesterArt Hounds discuss Burly Bluff’s queer-centered burlesque in Rochester; Mama Hellcats at Hook and Ladder; and “Flex” at Penumbra.
Police fatally shoot man with hatchet in Crookston, BCA investigatingCrookston police said the man was shot after he “rapidly approached” officers while swinging a hatchet.
Supreme Court upholds funding structure for CFPBThe opinion was written by Justice Clarence Thomas, who reversed the decision of the 5th Circuit. Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito dissented.
Minnesota lawmakers OK school policy changes on cell phones, book bans, literacyThe bill approved Wednesday also requires students be offered mental health instruction. It heads to Gov. Tim Walz’s desk for signing. Some Republicans criticized the measure as unnecessarily burdensome on schools.
Hinckley-Finlayson schools face blowback for banning Native drum group at graduationA northeastern Minnesota school district with a large Native American student population is facing blowback after its board voted to forbid a tribal drum group from singing at its upcoming high school graduation ceremony.
PWHL Minnesota beats Toronto, forcing decisive 5th game in women's hockey semifinal seriesClaire Butorac scored early in the second overtime to give Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto on Wednesday night. The home team has won each game with Game 5 back in Toronto on Friday.
Play4min 24secA few things to know about the companies planning to replace or compete with Uber and LyftIf Uber and Lyft leave Minnesota, they will make room for several rideshare companies who have their eyes on the market. One new company has already announced its app is ready to go live and that they will be the first of the new services to start providing rides.
May Mental Health Month 2024This mental health month, join Call to Mind with five new specials. Each broadcast hour focuses on a timely mental health topic and explores emerging research, shares stories of people living with mental illness, and features interviews with top experts.
The NFL responds after a player urges female college graduates to become homemakersHarrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs urged female graduates to embrace the title of “homemaker” in a controversial commencement speech. The NFL says he was speaking “in his personal capacity.”
Those sickened by U.S. nuclear testing program take their fight to CongressPeople who live near the areas where nuclear weapons were tested say their communities still suffer harm and are pressing Congress to renew funding to help them.
Kervin Arriaga scores for the second straight game and Minnesota United ties the LA Galaxy 2-2Kervin Arriaga scored in the 80th minute for his second goal in two games and Minnesota United tied the LA Galaxy 2-2 on Wednesday night.
The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropesNone of the five teams to win the NBA championship prior to Denver last year advanced past the second round of the playoffs the following season.
Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer loomsThe threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000.
Play6min 20secGroups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state lawsNew Republican-backed laws in several states add large fines or criminal penalties for minor mistakes in voter registration work. As groups pull back, they're reaching fewer voters.
Yankees win 4-0 over Twins as Aaron Judge hits 3rd-deck homer and 3 doublesAaron Judge followed a 467-foot home run with three hard-hit doubles and drove in two runs for the New York Yankees in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.