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MPR News found problems tied to inspections and local political pressures that leave low-income renters in potential danger across greater Minnesota. Now, some state lawmakers and lobbyists say change is necessary.
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Faithful from around the world are pouring into the Vatican, where Pope Francis’ body will go on display Wednesday, ahead of a funeral Saturday.
An old Minnesota law has kept inebriated behavior out of the Capitol chambers, but could this statute be enacted today?
In his early 30s, Minneapolis theatermaker Kurt Engh reckons with burnout, redefines success and finds renewed purpose in the creative process over the spotlight.
Political threats, taunts and tariffs are changing how Canadians think about Americans. Relations are strained but not broken, yet. MPR News host Angela Davis led a road trip to Thunder Bay, Ontario, to listen. Here’s what she heard.
Minnesotans paid their respects for Pope Francis, who died Monday the age of 88. Many expressed their admiration for the pope, who they see as humble, compassionate and an excellent listener.
At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials.
Former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn on Monday returned to court in St. Paul where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of trying to sexually solicit a minor during a brief arraignment hearing. Federal prosecutors allege that Eichorn, 40, exchanged explicit texts with a 17-year-old girl who turned out to be an undercover officer.
Minnesota has multiple success stories that produced a cleaner environment since the original Earth Day in 1970.
The project is expected to open in December. It’s anticipated to bring about 75 new jobs into the area. The delivery hub is dubbed a “last-mile” center, which means products shipped from Amazon’s larger facilities will be sent to the North Mankato center.
Elias Thompson, 21, pled guilty on Monday afternoon for aiding an offender in a mass shooting that happened at a Minneapolis punk show in 2023.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter celebrated progress in public safety and housing in his annual State of the City address Monday — and vowed to keep up progress in the midst of federal funding cuts and policy changes.
A Red Lake tribal member says he was “relieved” to return to his North Branch home following a traffic stop in Georgia that resulted in his tribal license plates being removed.
