News
‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval
By Dana Ferguson The Minnesota Senate approved an elections policy bill Thursday that would guarantee voters the right to sue if they face vote suppression ...
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Education
Student mental health needs, ‘unsustainable’ jobs overwhelm Minnesota school principals
By Elizabeth Shockman It can be hard to predict what St. Paul Central High School principal Cherise Ayers will encounter when she walks through the ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 18, 2024 7:39 am
News
Local governments look to state to help foot PFAS bill
By Clay Masters Local governments in Minnesota are asking the state to help fund projects that address new federal drinking water standards for PFAS or ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:48 pm
News
Marijuana party’s status on the line as Minnesota Supreme Court weighs challenge
By Brian Bakst The Minnesota Supreme Court is likely to decide within a month if the Legal Marijuana Now Party will retain elevated status, after ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:46 pm
News
Winter by the numbers: warmer weather and savings
By Anika Besst Minnesota just experienced its warmest meteorological winter on record, beating the previous one set in 1878. The warmer weather and lighter snowfall ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 12, 2024 5:23 pm
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Minnesota lawmakers debate tighter rules for tech companies over content that could harm kids
By Dana Ferguson As Minnesota kids report mounting mental health side effects stemming from social media, lawmakers are looking to address what they view as ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 12, 2024 5:10 pm
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Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits
By Kirsti Marohn, Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger The Minnesota Department of Health says 17 communities, a veterans’ home and four mobile home parks have ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:29 pm
News
2 deputies injured and 1 suspect killed in exchange of gunfire in Minneapolis suburb
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies were injured while serving a warrant and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire in ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 11, 2024 7:15 am
News
Study finds Minnesota state bee in tough shape
By Dan Gunderson For the first time, researchers have analyzed the DNA of rusty patched bumble bees across the insect’s range. The results add urgency ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:22 pm
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Marijuana law modifications are on tap before legal sales take root
By Clay Masters State lawmakers are working through a number of modifications to the law Gov. Tim Walz signed last year legalizing recreational marijuana in ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 8, 2024 8:03 pm
News
Skywatchers across Minnesota gear up to view the solar eclipse
By MPR News Staff A total solar eclipse will be visible across a swath of the U.S. on Monday afternoon. Minnesota is not in the ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 8, 2024 7:30 am
Agriculture
USDA announces $1.5 billion investment to help farmers with conservation, climate-smart agriculture
By Hannah Yang USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $1.5 billion investment into the Regional Conservation Partnership Program while visiting Minnesota State University, Mankato’s campus ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:27 pm
Business
The makers of the PLANTERS brand search for the next class of Peanutters
Applications are now being accepted If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling the country with Mr. Peanut aboard his world-famous NUTmobile, listen up. The makers of ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 5:51 pm
News
High nitrate levels in southeastern Minnesota prompt aid plan at state Capitol
By Clay Masters MPR News/90.1 FM The cold wind blows through some trees on the edge of a farm field just outside the small town ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 5:50 pm
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Can’t wait for the State Fair? Summer kickoff event will return in May
Tickets go on sale Friday, event will feature food and performances By Estelle Timar-Wilcox The Minnesota State Fair is still almost five months away ...