Feds find $20 million hidden under a mattress in Massachusetts The box spring full of cash was discovered during an investigation linked to a massive pyramid scheme. U.S. agents arrested a Brazilian man on a charge of conspiring to commit money laundering.January 25, 2017
Spain's 'Robin Hood restaurant' charges the rich and feeds the poor As the country reels from its financial crisis, a new restaurant, run by a Catholic priest, lets paying daytime customers foot the dinner bill for homeless people to dine with dignity -- and style.January 25, 2017
Racial harmony in Minnesota? Take a seat at this barbershop Barbershops can be among the nation's most segregated businesses, but not Final Cut. The local chain employs ethnically diverse barbers deft at cutting all hair textures -- and bridging racial gaps.January 25, 2017
Parting thoughts: A lifelong drive to write Former MPR Commentator Peter Smith had a passion--and a knack--for writing about the little things in life. He passed away on December 31.January 25, 2017
Two days, two marches and very different hopes under a Trump presidency On Saturday, close to 100,000 people descended on the state Capitol to speak out against Trump's polices and comments they say are harmful to women. A day later, many with opposing views stood in the same spot at an annual anti-abortion rally.January 23, 2017
On President Trump's first full day in office, close to 100,000 march in St. Paul In a global statement of defiance and solidarity, more than 1 million people rallied at women's marches around the world yesterday. Including across the state here in Minnesota, where a march in St. Paul drew close to 100,000 people.January 22, 2017
Standing Rock tribe asks protesters to leave The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in south central North Dakota has formally asked protesters to leave their camp near a pipeline project.January 21, 2017
Minnesota group offers ways for non-Muslims to counter bias The executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says the state has seen its share of incidents directed at Muslims in recent months, and some statements made during the presidential campaign have created uncertainty.January 20, 2017
For a garbage man in Minnesota, 'trash tells a story' When times were lean for Lutheran pastor John Marboe and his family, he took on shifts hauling trash. It's a job that reminds him that small and unnoticed things people do for others are valuable.January 20, 2017
In his own words: The night 'The Body' became the governor Three days after his upset in the Minnesota governor's race, Jesse Ventura sat down with former MPR News host Gary Eichten to tell his story of election night.January 19, 2017