Business
Minneapolis maps next steps as big stores exit
MINNEAPOLIS — Sandy Nelson’s Northern Lights Tea Company sits in a skyway that ties her business to Macy’s, the anchor of downtown retail Minneapolis. Reaching ...
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News
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, Sunday, December 11, 2016 1:01 pm
News
Minnesota’s a-changin’ – Here are key takeaways from new Census data
When the U.S. Census Bureau released its five-year block of data this week, it confirmed several theories about Minnesota’s population trends: We’re getting older, we’re ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 8, 2016 2:21 pm
Law Enforcement
Minneapolis council approves budget with $1.3M for more police officers
The Minneapolis City Council has signed off on a budget for 2017 that includes $1.3 million to hire 15 new police officers. Council members heard ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:22 am
News
MN United plans groundbreaking for new stadium despite uncertain state funding
Minnesota United, the Twin Cities’ Major League Soccer team, is breaking ground on its new stadium on Monday.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:08 am
Education
Survey shows college students dealt with adverse childhood
By Peter Cox MPR News/90.1 FM Jeremiah Dean had a tough childhood. He grew up without a father around. He was bullied. He struggled in ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 5, 2016 10:14 am
Business
Keeping gifts safe; Here’s how to keep packages safe in an age of ‘porch pirates’
ST PAUL — Kathryn Short had a delivery from Amazon go missing recently from outside her home. The same thing happened to her neighbor. So ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 5, 2016 9:49 am
News
Almost 300 sex assaults reported on Minnesota campuses in 2015
Last year, state lawmakers began requiring all colleges and universities in the state to begin collecting and disclosing reports of rape or other sexual attacks.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, December 4, 2016 7:01 am
Business
Workers wanted in Rochester; Town looks to address labor shortage
The high school kids in Aaron Davis’ construction tech class are busy helping build a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house that’s likely to be snapped up quickly ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 2, 2016 7:38 am
News
Dustup over Civil War art leads to battle of words at Capitol
ST. PAUL — A state panel declared its support Tuesday for Civil War art inside the newly renovated Minnesota Capitol, but not before Gov. Mark ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 1, 2016 8:25 am
Politics
Obscure party funds become Minn. campaign cash magnets
By Brian Bakst MPR.org/90.1 FM ST. PAUL — Five years ago, Isanti County Republicans got by on roughly $800 — campaign money they used to ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 1, 2016 8:21 am
RSS General
Mpls. hit-and-run victim’s family pleads for driver to step forward
MPR News Staff Had Barbara Mahigel been the driver who hit a pedestrian Sunday at Nicollet Avenue South and 43rd Street in Minneapolis, she would ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 1, 2016 8:11 am
Law Enforcement
13 fatal police shootings this year could be most in Minnesota history
The 13 people shot and killed by police so far this year could be the highest number of fatal shootings in state history.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 10:23 am
News
Wisconsin readies for $3.5M presidential vote recount
Wisconsin officials are set to begin a fast-paced presidential vote recount on Thursday that is unlikely to deny Donald Trump the election win there.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 10:13 am
Agriculture
Salmonella outbreak sickens 2 in Minn.
State and federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of multi-drug-resistant salmonella that has been linked to contact with dairy bull calves.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 10:09 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…