Local Government
Rural Minnesota has much to lose in Trump’s budget plan
The people in rural areas who voted for President Trump in droves have much at stake in his proposed budget.
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Health
A dark path; Killer opioid causes Minn. overdose deaths
Just two salt-sized specs of it can kill. It’s 10,000 times more potent than morphine, and 2 milligrams of it can stop a one-ton elephant ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 3, 2017 10:17 am
News
MnDOT cuts back road salt use to save money, protect water
Winter is over, but a towering mountain of road salt still sits in a vast storage shed at the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s district headquarters ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 3, 2017 10:15 am
Education
Schools struggling statewide to keep younger teachers
It’s always been a challenge convincing young teachers to put down roots in remote northwestern Minnesota. But these days it’s an especially hard sell.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, April 2, 2017 4:01 pm
Health
Minnesota lawmakers strike reinsurance deal; Program would help insurers cover expensive claims
Saying they cannot afford to wait for a congressional rewrite of the nation’s health laws, House and Senate negotiators announced a deal on a bill ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:32 am
Education
Dayton pushes Republicans unwilling to expand pre-K program
Gov. Mark Dayton is pushing back against Republican lawmakers who are unwilling to fund his proposed $175 million expansion of voluntary pre-Kindergarten.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 9:04 am
RSS General
Getting twiggy with it; Minneapolis woman builds wonder in the woods
MINNEAPOLIS — Katie Carrot has built you a fort. Actually, she’s built you two. Now she wants you to find them. We’ll give you a hint: You’ll ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 27, 2017 10:08 am
Health
DMC ready to unlock millions in state funds
The Destination Medical Center in Rochester has passed a crucial milestone: $200 million in private investments. City and DMC officials announced this week that more than ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 24, 2017 10:19 am
Health
Health care bill coming to a head; Vulnerable Minnesotans worry as vote nears to kill Obamacare
Melissa Stearns keeps the heat very low and keeps the lights off and shuts down the TV right away whenever she leaves her living room. ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, March 23, 2017 9:48 am
News
Minn. GOP wants feds to deny $900M in Southwest rail funds
Minnesota Republicans want President Trump’s transportation secretary to deny Minnesota almost $900 million in requested funding for the Minneapolis-to-Eden Prairie Southwest Light Rail Transit line.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 10:23 am
News
Report: Too soon to gauge impact of Clean Water Fund spending
A fund created to protect Minnesota's lakes and rivers appears to have been spent appropriately, but it's difficult to measure whether it's been successful.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:08 am
News
Prodded by young people, cities take aggressive climate action
Spurred by residents not yet old enough to vote, two Minnesota cities have approved resolutions to reduce citywide greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2040.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:00 am
News
More refugees expected to flee to Canada in 2017
ST. PAUL — Last month, MPR News went to the Minnesota-Canadian border to report on the dozens of mostly African refugees heading north to seek ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 8:33 am
Health
Dayton concerned by Mayo Clinic favoring privately insured patients
Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith both expressed concern Friday about a Mayo Clinic policy that in some cases gives priority to privately ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, March 19, 2017 10:01 am
News
Lt. Gov. Smith won’t run for governor in 2018
In a surprise announcement, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith said Friday she will not be a candidate for governor. Smith, who served as Gov. Mark Dayton’s ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, March 18, 2017 5:12 pm
SportsPlus
Timberwolves vs. Jazz Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 30
The Utah Jazz (10-35) are underdogs (+7.5) as they try to break a seven-game losing streak when they…
Buy Tickets for Montreal Canadiens vs. Minnesota Wild on January 30
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Matthew Boldy Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Canadiens Game – January 30
Matthew Boldy and the Minnesota Wild face the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell…
Marco Rossi Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Canadiens Game – January 30
The Minnesota Wild, featuring Marco Rossi, play the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell…
Brock Faber Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Canadiens Game – January 30
The Minnesota Wild, including Brock Faber, will be on the ice Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, versus the…