Election 2016
Minnesota immigrants keep close eye on presidential election
Donald Trump ensured immigration would be a prominent campaign issue when he entered the race last year with a jarring assessment of immigrants from Mexico. “They’re ...
Minnesota Public Radio, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 115 of 132
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Edina council hears criticism of policing; Video incident sparks fears, controversy
The Edina City Council says it wants to listen to and address concerns brought after a video circulated widely of a white plainclothes police officer ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 10:30 am
Health
Flu season officially begins in Minnesota
October marks the official start of flu season, and already sporadic cases are appearing in Minnesota.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 17, 2016 10:26 am
Election 2016
Fed up, some voters seek alternatives
Chris Dock can tell when there’s been another ugly moment in the presidential race. Phone calls pick up and so does Facebook activity for the ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 17, 2016 10:19 am
News
Dayton takes active role in campaign for Legislature
Gov. Mark Dayton has made it clear that he wants his fellow Democrats to be in the majority in the Minnesota House and Senate for ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, October 15, 2016 5:30 pm
News
Where to see fall colors this weekend
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Minnesota — about two-thirds of the state is in peak fall color form.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 14, 2016 10:06 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Dayton forms panel to address police/community relations
By Brandt Williams MPR.org/90.1 FM Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday announced the creation of an advisory group to help build trust between law enforcement agencies ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 13, 2016 10:34 am
Jacob Wetterling
Wetterlings seek closure in wake of finding Jacob
Sometime in 1990, a California man was flying out of Amsterdam. He was convinced he had seen Jacob Wetterling in an airport waiting area. That was ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 10:11 am
Business
Minn. companies that took climate change pledge give to deniers
Target, Best Buy, General Mills and Cargill signed on to the Obama Administration’s American Business Act on Climate Pledge last year. They joined some 150 ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 10, 2016 11:15 am
Election 2016
Some young voters unswayed by Sanders’ push for Clinton
Bernie Sanders, the surrogate for Hillary Clinton, sounded an awful lot like Sanders the candidate.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 10:40 am
Business
Sharing economy delivers risks, rewards to Rochester
Rochester’s Kutzky Park is a middle-class neighborhood with tree-lined streets and historic homes. But at some addresses, turnover is on the rise. Properties are being ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 10:28 am
Business
Report: Immigrant workers may be robbed of wages
Immigrant and other local workers may be robbed of their wages, forced to work under oppressive conditions and sometimes even treated like virtual slaves.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 30, 2016 10:51 am
Lifestyles
Beauty born in fire: Minn. man’s pottery revealed
Richard Bresnahan doesn’t stand on ceremony. “You need to touch this, just touch the surface of this,” he said as he held a large vase about ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, September 30, 2016 10:25 am
Jacob Wetterling
‘Remembrance, hope and healing’ – Thousands turn out for Wetterling memorial
About 2,800 people turned out Sunday to pay final respects to Jacob Wetterling, the 11-year-old whose fate hung in limbo for 27 years until his ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, September 26, 2016 10:21 am
Election 2016
It begins: Here’s how you can vote early in Minnesota
The polls are open today in Minnesota — sort of. Early or absentee voting begins Friday and lasts until 5 p.m. on Nov. 7 — the ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, September 25, 2016 1:01 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch the Timberwolves vs. Wizards Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for February 1
The Washington Wizards (6-41) will attempt to break a 16-game losing streak when they hit the road to…
Will Marco Rossi Score a Goal Against the Senators on February 1?
The Minnesota Wild’s upcoming contest versus the Ottawa Senators is slated for Saturday at 7:00 PM ET. Will…
Will Matthew Boldy Score a Goal Against the Senators on February 1?
When the Minnesota Wild take on the Ottawa Senators on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, will Matthew Boldy…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Saturday, February 1
Top-25 teams will take the court across 16 games on Saturday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Texas…
NBA Best Bets: Timberwolves vs. Wizards Picks for February 1
The Washington Wizards (6-41) are heavy underdogs (+17.5) as they try to stop a 21-game road slide when…