Friday's frosty phenomenon: It's not snow or sleet, but graupelMany people in the Twin Cities saw something white falling from the sky Friday morning but it wasn’t snow, sleet or hail. So what gives?
Colonel Christina Bogojevic to lead Minnesota State Patrol, prioritizes traffic safety and diversityColonel Christina Bogojevic is the second woman to be chief of the Minnesota State Patrol in its history. Bogojevic joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about her new role.
Play5min 39secParalysis and prejudice: Paralympian swimmer, husband document journey to parenthoodAt the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, Minneapolis native and three-time Paralympian swimmer Mallory Weggemann and her husband Jay Snyder are premiering their documentary, “Watershed.”
St. Cloud’s longest-serving mayor says he won’t seek another termMayor Dave Kleis has led the city since he was first elected in 2005. He’s been reelected four times since, but said Friday it’s time for new leadership in the city.
Person rushed away on stretcher after fire extinguished outside Trump hush money trialEmergency crews rushed away a person on a stretcher after fire was extinguished outside the Manhattan courthouse where jury selection was taking place Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case. No other details were immediately available from police.
New Minnesota music round-up: Abstract tango from the Charles Gorczynski Tango QuartetAbstract tango from the Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet. Plus: The punchy Americana of Humbird and wild improvisation from three local music vets.
Hopkins parents charged with manslaughter after 9-year-old’s fatal asthma attackTwo parents from Hopkins have been charged with manslaughter after their 9-year-old daughter died from an asthma attack earlier this year.
Play5min 05secWarm temperatures to return after chilly weekend with high windsIs there still a chance for snow, in April? Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley answer’s a listener question about the heavy precipitation, frozen or liquid.
Play5min 09secFrom crisis to care: How animal hoarding is straining Minnesota shelters and spotlighting mental healthAs animal hoarding cases surge in Minnesota, rescue shelters and volunteers rally to provide care, sparking conversations on mental health challenges.
Play3min 30secCube Critics discuss ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ and ‘The Invisible Fight’Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber discuss a return to a 1980s franchise and an Estonian hard rock martial arts comedy.
Play6min 10secWhere gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concernIn Minneapolis, students grapple with grief and fear as gun violence, including the murder of Deshaun Hill Jr., impacts their school community.
Minnesota House approves bill that attempts to speed up legal cannabis marketplace roll outThe proposal would allow pre-approval for dispensaries as soon as this summer while the final rules to regulate the Minnesota marketplace get set. Backers say it’ll get some legwork out of the way now so sales can start quicker, although not all businesses hoping to get into the action like it.
Play3min 36secGoogle worker says the company is ‘silencing our voices’ after dozens are firedThe tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company’s Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government. One fired worker tells her story.
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanupThe Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances. Friday’s action is intended to ensure quicker cleanup of the toxic compounds and require those responsible for contamination to pay for its removal.
Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No. On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department."
The Timberwolves coaching staff, empowered by Finch and energized by chemistry, is a true assetThe Minnesota Timberwolves coaching staff is one of many assets the team takes into the playoffs. The Timberwolves face Phoenix in the first round.
Kraken outlast Wild 4-3 in final regular-season game for non-playoff teamsTye Kartye tipped in a slap shot by Oliver Bjorkstrand for the tiebreaking goal with 2:40 remaining, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 to wrap up the regular season for two teams that missed the playoffs.
Israel launches missile strikes into Iran, U.S. military official saysA senior U.S. military official confirmed to NPR that the Israeli military had conducted missile strikes against Iran. But little else is known about the extent of the strikes and any potential damage, as both Israel and Iran appeared to downplay the attack on Friday morning.
Fake Botox has sickened patients nationwide. Here’s what to know — and what to avoidPublic health authorities are investigating reports of counterfeit injections sickening 19 people across nine states. Experts say getting bona fide Botox starts with finding a trustworthy provider.
House foreign aid bills advance with Democrats’ help; Johnson may still be in perilWith Democratic support, the legislation overcomes a major procedural hurdle and is expected to head to a weekend vote by the full House.