Health
Dayton’s speech text: Open MinnesotaCare to anyone in state
Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday called on lawmakers to open the MinnesotaCare insurance plan to anyone, introducing a government-managed option to compete against private company ...
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Education
3 big education issues on agenda at the state Capitol
As the pace starts to pick up at the Minnesota Capitol, legislators are set to start hearing bills in coming weeks on education issues ranging ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, January 23, 2017 10:22 am
News
Two days, two marches and very different hopes
ST. PAUL — They came to the Capitol by car, by bus, by train and on foot on Saturday. St. Paul police say close to ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, January 23, 2017 10:04 am
News
Minn. women bring their voices to Washington
She lives in the nation’s capital and works for the federal government, but Minnesota native Maria Brun still considers Minneapolis home. And this week, home ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, January 21, 2017 5:49 pm
News
Reactions differ on Trump
In rural Minnesota, hopes are going high; Opponents: ‘I’m worried, but I’m praying for the best’
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, January 19, 2017 9:49 am
Politics
Lewis ditches talk radio past in Congress
As the nation prepares to inaugurate Donald Trump its new president, the newest addition to Minnesota’s congressional delegation is settling into the House of Representatives.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 10:05 am
Business
Becoming the ‘Silicon Valley of Medicine’ won’t be easy for Rochester, entrepreneurs
The Destination Medical Center project wants to give Rochester a reputation for something it’s never been: a magnet for tech start-ups and entrepreneurs.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:27 am
News
Franken undecided how he’ll vote on Sessions attorney general confirmation
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he’s skeptical of Jeff Sessions’ ability to serve as attorney general, and he’s still uncertain of how he’ll vote on ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:24 am
Super Bowl 2018
As 2017 Super Bowl nears, Minn. readies to take the ball for 2018
The Minneapolis host committee is heading down to Houston for 10 days to check out the site of this year’s Super Bowl, hoping to find ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, January 9, 2017 10:39 am
News
GOP has little wiggle room in the Senate
Taking the daily attendance is usually an afterthought in the Senate. Now it’s a critical exercise. If any of the 34 Republicans is gone — say, ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 9:50 am
Health
Dayton wants quick health cost fix, but GOP wants reform too
Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton called on GOP leaders Tuesday morning to act quickly this week on his plan to provide health insurance relief to thousands ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 9:46 am
Agriculture
Minn. counties seek delay in buffer law
County officials are seeking a delay in implementing a law designed to prevent runoff pollution into lakes and streams.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 10:29 am
News
Political bad blood may spill into Minnesota legislative session
Minnesota lawmakers begin a new legislative session Tuesday with some lingering bad feelings between two of the Capitol’s key players.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 9:22 am
News
Capitol’s awe is back; Take a tour through the newly restored state Capitol
In 1898, two years into the Capitol’s construction, U.S. Sen. Cushman Davis proclaimed the building would be “the great political sensorium of Minnesota” — what ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 9:12 am
News
Minn. delegation heads to D.C. braced for President Trump
ST. PAUL — The Republican-led Congress returns to work next week as Washington prepares for a presidential changeover like no other. Minnesota’s U.S. House members ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 30, 2016 9:20 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 31
The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons square off in one of seven exciting games on the NBA schedule…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 31
The Dallas Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons take the court in one of many exciting matchups on the…
Will Matthew Boldy Score a Goal Against the Canadiens on January 30?
Can we anticipate Matthew Boldy lighting the lamp when the Minnesota Wild clash with the Montreal Canadiens at…
Will Marco Rossi Score a Goal Against the Canadiens on January 30?
Will Marco Rossi light the lamp when the Minnesota Wild play the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at 7:00…
Will Joel Eriksson Ek Score a Goal Against the Canadiens on January 30?
The Minnesota Wild’s upcoming game versus the Montreal Canadiens is slated for Thursday at 7:00 PM ET. Will…