Minnesotans honor the state’s Japanese American veterans Fort Snelling was home to a linguistics school, where about 6,000 people were trained in Japanese language. Those linguists went on to break codes and serve on the front lines, a role military officials said was crucial in bringing the end to the war.
Minnesota officers killed in duty, including those killed in Burnsville, are honored during National Police WeekPolice Cmdr. Chris Kasal, who led the ceremony, honored officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and firefighter paramedic Adam Finseth, the Burnsville first responders.
Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on; DFLers say they’ll push ahead with ERA measureIn a sign of growing Capitol frustrations, House Speaker Melissa Hortman called for a snap vote after a long debate. Republicans say the move suppressed their voice. It could spell trouble for an orderly session end.
Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony EdwardsAnthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup. Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defense, and Mike Conley had 13 points in his return from injury. Big men Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid combined for 38 rebounds and a relentless effort to keep NBA MVP Nikola Jokic to a relatively quiet 22 points. The decisive game for a spot in the Western Conference finals is in Denver on Sunday.
Play4min 15secArt Hounds: Basketball onstage, Mama Hellcats and burlesque in RochesterArt Hounds discuss Burly Bluff’s queer-centered burlesque in Rochester; Mama Hellcats at Hook and Ladder; and “Flex” at Penumbra.
Play4min 12sec‘I’m glad it’s home’: A family heirloom links back to Bemidji’s founding and Indigenous historyFirearm safety begins with personal responsibility, and over a century ago it wasn’t much different. But a historic moment in time integral to Bemidji’s founding is shedding new light on that importance — connecting the past with the present — while, with old age, bringing one man a better understanding of himself.
Play8min 37secAs Trump eyes Minnesota, those nostalgic about his presidency prepare to activateWith a 2020 presidential rematch seemingly set, how will voters confront that familiar choice? MPR News launches an occasional series focusing on how people are arriving at their political decisions.
Vikings sign Robert Tonyan to add some depth at tight end while waiting for Hockenson’s returnThe Minnesota Vikings have signed Robert Tonyan as they added depth at tight end while T.J. Hockenson recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Play4min 42secThe impact of building codes on climate changeHeating and cooling our homes and buildings in Minnesota contribute about 40 percent of our state’s greenhouse gas emissions. What opportunity exists to reduce our carbon footprint by updating our building codes?
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.
Michael Cohen continues cross-examination in Trump’s criminal hush money trialOnce an ally of the former president, now Cohen is in his third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
The Supreme Court upholds the funding structure for the consumer protection agencyThe opinion was written by Justice Clarence Thomas, who reversed the decision of the 5th Circuit. Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito dissented.
Slovak authorities charge ‘lone wolf’ with assassination attempt on the prime ministerSlovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate the populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying the suspect acted alone in a politically motivated attack.
The NFL responds after a player urges female college graduates to become homemakersHarrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs urged female graduates to embrace the title of “homemaker” in a controversial commencement speech. The NFL says he was speaking “in his personal capacity.”
Those sickened by U.S. nuclear testing program take their fight to CongressPeople who live near the areas where nuclear weapons were tested say their communities still suffer harm and are pressing Congress to renew funding to help them.
Kervin Arriaga scores for the second straight game and Minnesota United ties the LA Galaxy 2-2Kervin Arriaga scored in the 80th minute for his second goal in two games and Minnesota United tied the LA Galaxy 2-2 on Wednesday night.
The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropesNone of the five teams to win the NBA championship prior to Denver last year advanced past the second round of the playoffs the following season.
Crews battling wildfire near site of prescribed burn in Superior National ForestSuperior National Forest officials said crews continued battling a wildfire of more than 200 acres Thursday near Minnesota Highway 1, northwest of Isabella.
Police fatally shoot man with hatchet in Crookston, BCA investigatingCrookston police said the man was shot after he “rapidly approached” officers while swinging a hatchet.
Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer loomsThe threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000.