Native American women making political strides this year Republican Jeff Johnson's running mate Donna Bergstrom is a member of the Red Lake Band, while White Earth tribal member Peggy Flanagan is running with Democrat Tim Walz. And they are part of a trend.August 20, 2018
Minnesota man celebrates 50 years as dairy cattle judge John Schroeder, the lifelong dairy farmer from rural Courtland got his start on the University of Minnesota judging team. He got his first invitation to be a professional judge soon after graduating in 1969.August 20, 2018
Folk art painting connects descendants to old Norway Rosemaling is an old art form that is experiencing a resurgence in the U.S. as Norwegian-Americans try to reconnect with their ethnic identity.August 17, 2018
Beer offer kept Minnesota man from jumping off bridge Police say two Minnesota beer deliverymen prevented a suicidal man from jumping off an interstate bridge in St. Paul by offering the man a Coors Light.August 16, 2018
French theme park asks: Crows can pick up trash, why can't you? A team of six trained birds -- rooks, actually -- is collecting paper and cigarette stubs at the Puy du Fou park in western France. They drop the trash into a container in exchange for food.August 14, 2018
Aspen Ideas Festival: Dan Buettner on happiness Where in the world are the happiest and healthiest people? And why? Dan Buettner explores this at the 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival.August 14, 2018
After more than two weeks, orca drops body of her dead calf Researchers say an endangered killer whale that drew international attention as she carried her dead calf on her head for more than two weeks is finally back to feeding and frolicking with her pod.August 12, 2018
Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend The annual meteor shower will peak late Sunday night and early Monday morning, but you can also catch a good number of meteors in the middle of the night on Saturday. Find a dark spot and let your eyes adjust.August 11, 2018
Radio Camp 2018: Behind the scenes at the Guthrie Theater MPR's annual summer radio camp for high school students involved reporting at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Each student worked with an MPR mentor and produced a feature story on someone who works at the Guthrie. The culmination of their hard work? Inspiring, sound-rich radio storytelling.August 10, 2018