News
Klobuchar: Russia sanctions are ‘just the beginning’
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said the Obama administration’s punishment of Russia on Wednesday for its meddling with the presidential election is only the start of ...
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Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Edina cops warn of scammers posing as US marshals
Edina police are warning residents about an unusual scam apparently intended to get people out of their homes.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 29, 2016 10:37 am
News
A new year, a new process;On New Year’s Day, Minnesota will officially change how it picks presidential candidates
On Jan. 1, Minnesota joins the majority of U.S. states in choosing its presidential candidates in primary elections. Minnesota has used caucuses to choose presidential candidates ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:21 am
Health
Patients surge into hospitals and clinics for free care
By Mark Zdechlik MPR.org/90.1 FM MINNEAPOLIS — Ruth Skoog will undergo her second hip replacement of the year later this week. She’s calling it a ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 10:17 am
News
Proposed change in drug-sentence formula draws fire
A proposal that could change the way past drug crimes are factored into new prison sentences is drawing opposition from some law enforcement groups and ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, December 25, 2016 1:01 pm
RSS General
Why colleges can punish sexual assault better than the courts
When a college student is sexually assaulted, the student’s most likely shot at justice is often through the school’s administrative process.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 23, 2016 9:50 am
Education
‘I don’t think they do enough’ – Big dreams, big hurdles for Hispanic students seeking college
Oscar Corral always expected he’d earn a college degree, and when he moved to the United States from Mexico at age 16 that dream didn’t ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 22, 2016 10:13 am
Holiday
Dreaming of a white Christmas? The outlook this year is good — very good
We Minnesotans are a lucky bunch. Not only do we dream of white Christmases, we usually get to live them out — especially for those ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 8:11 am
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At U of M, questions remain on sex assault and campus culture
By Solvejg Wastvedt MPR News/90.1 FM After Gopher football players announced and later rescinded a boycott over the suspension of 10 players following a sexual ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 10:23 am
Business
Rochester company approaches making artifical limbs as art; Story gets its start in Lyle
Limb Lab’s story started when founder Brandon Sampson was 8, on his family’s farm in Lyle, Minn.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 19, 2016 11:01 am
Agriculture
Minn. farmers ready for new curbs on livestock antibiotics
EDGERTON — Federal regulators in a few weeks will start requiring farmers to get a veterinarian’s OK before giving antibiotics to their farm animals. The ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 16, 2016 9:47 am
Health
Trauma docs urge sledders to wear helmets
When Shaleah Husted bundled up her children to go sledding last New Year’s Day, it never occurred to her add helmets to their pile of ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 15, 2016 9:10 am
RSS General
Good Samaritans help save driver from pond
By Nancy Lebens MPR.org/90.1 FM A woman who drove her car into an icy pond Tuesday morning escaped with just some cuts, thanks to the ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:25 am
News
Stadium developers keep ball rolling; Aim is for major construction in spring of 2017
Three weeks ago, utility crews began moving electrical lines at the site. McGuire said major construction will begin in the spring, even though developers still ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:23 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Overdose deaths rise in Minn., hitting young people and rural areas hard
Deaths from opioid overdoses rose in Minnesota last year, especially among younger adults, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 10:04 am
SportsPlus
January 31 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
Friday’s NHL schedule features top teams in action. Among those games is the Vancouver Canucks squaring off against…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, January 31
Ranked squads are on the Friday college basketball schedule in one game, the Indiana Hoosiers playing the Purdue…
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…