Former St. Kate’s dean accused of swindling $400K from schoolA former St. Catherine University dean and a man she had a romantic relationship with are both charged with allegedly embezzling more than $400,000 from the small St. Paul private school.
Play6min 48secNorthern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmersThe northern lights may have been beautiful to look at, but for some Minnesota farmers it meant they couldn’t plant during a critical time.
Air quality alert for southern Minnesota extended through 11 p.m. MondaySmoke from Canadian wildfires continued to create hazy conditions across Minnesota on Monday morning. An air quality alert is in effect for southern Minnesota through 11 p.m.
Play4min 02secSupporters hope to save St. Cloud State University’s music department from budget cutsThe potential loss of the music program at St. Cloud State has prompted a groundswell of support. An online petition had collected more than 3,300 signatures as of Monday.
Play4min 21secRochester Public Schools move to formalize procedure for helping transgender kidsAround the state, school districts have or are in the process of developing guidelines aimed at helping transgender and gender-nonconforming kids navigate school. One such district is Rochester, where new guidance issued last fall has led to contentious school board meetings.
Appeals court lifts injunction on Minneapolis’ 2040 planThe city of Minneapolis can resume work under its 2040 Comprehensive Plan following an appeals court ruling Monday. That’s the plan that gained national attention when it made Minneapolis the first U.S. city to end single-family-only zoning.
Minnesota House delays vote on equal rights amendment after prolonged debate on other billsThe bill would put a question before voters in 2026 about amending Minnesota’s constitution to add additional protections from discrimination.
Play11min 10sec‘The best season yet’: Timberwolves fan and author on finding hope in the recent lossesThe last two Timberwolves games brought back an all too familiar feeling for Minnesota sports fans. Author and fan Hanif Abdurraqib talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about why he thinks the Timberwolves may still have a shot.
Play4min 23secLegislature prepares to go down to the wire as Minnesota session wraps upOne week remains in the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Lawmakers have until midnight Sunday to pass any bills. They’ve got lots of items still up in the air.
Trapped in Rafah, U.S. medical volunteers say they can’t save lives and can’t evacuateAt the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.
Play7min 22secA Girl Scouts troop offers hope and ‘sisters for life’ for migrant childrenGirl Scouts Troop 6,000 in New York City helps migrant girls establish connections and a platform to start a new life in a new country but also equips them with crucial life skills.
Play3min 42secMichael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer, testifies against him in the hush money trialHe is expected to bolster the prosecutors case that Trump falsified business records to pay off Stormy Daniels, the adult film star, with whom he is alleged to have had an affair.
As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidenceClinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
May Mental Health Month 2024This mental health month, join Call to Mind with five new specials. Each broadcast hour focuses on a timely mental health topic and explores emerging research, shares stories of people living with mental illness, and features interviews with top experts.
Trump will stump in Minnesota, a traditionally blue state he insists he can win. Is it really in play?Trump will take a break from his hush money trial in New York to speak at the Minnesota GOP's annual Lincoln Reagan fundraising dinner on Friday.
Play2min 09secMinnesota semiconductor manufacturer awarded nearly $200 million in state, federal funding for expansionBloomington's Polar Semiconductor is beginning a $525 million expansion that it says will double its output and create 160 new jobs. It’s slated to receive nearly $200 million in state and federal funding for the project.
Myon Burrell faces new felony drug chargeBurrell was charged Friday in Hennepin County District Court with one felony count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
Town prepares for possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western CanadaA fire expert is warning that an intense wildfire could hit a town in western Canada, based on forecasts of strong winds that have been fueling the out-of-control blaze, which has already forced the evacuation of thousands.
Charter flights for WNBA road games was an early Mother's Day gift for players with childrenKatie Lou Samuelson says her life as first-time mom got a littler easier with the WNBA's announcement that players will fly on charter flights for road games. The Indiana Fever wing gave birth to her daughter, Aliya Renea Cannady, on Aug. 4. and is one of about a dozen players across the league with children.
The origin story of Steve from 'Blue's Clues' is even more wholesome than you thinkThe heartfelt enthusiasm from a toddler in a dress with yellow flowers landed Steve Burns the iconic hosting gig, bringing joy to generations of tots. Earlier this spring, they met for the first time.