After more than 100,000 “uncommitted” votes in this week’s Michigan primary, backers of a ceasefire in Gaza hope Minnesota Super Tuesday voters also deliver a rebuke to President Joe Biden.
Council Member Nelsie Yang said she plans to introduce a resolution at next week’s meeting. The council isn’t aligned on the matter, and it’s facing increasing pressure to debate it publicly.
Cube Critics discuss a quirky Ethan Coen film, “Drive-Away Dolls” and a unique adaptation of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” as a series; plus, performer Bill Irwin’s deep dive into Samuel Beckett’s legacy, connecting vaudeville to the playwright’s profound influence.
The Met Council says its planned Blue Line light rail extension project will add up to 13,000 rides per day on the route and cost close to $3 billion.
And teacher union representatives and school district leaders in St. Paul are engaged Friday in their last scheduled mediation session before a possible strike.
The agency is replacing its COVID-specific guidance with general guidance for respiratory viruses that says people should stay home when they are sick.
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has entered Minnesota’s cannabis growing industry. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, the corporate entity owned by the band, will operate the growing facility that’s estimated to open in the fall of 2024.
The United States military will airdrop humanitarian assistance into Gaza, President Joe Biden announced Friday, a day after witnesses say Israeli forces shot desperately hungry Palestinians crowding around a food aid truck.
Minnesota United faces Columbus Crew in their home opener at Allianz Field, navigating through injuries but with fresh strategies under new coach Eric Ramsey from Manchester United.
In a conversation with a few reporters Friday, Haley highlighted her background in accounting, saying, “The accountant in me stretches and stretches and stretches those dollars.”
A ransomware attack targeting a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary is disrupting pharmacies and hospitals nationwide, leaving patients with problems filling prescriptions or seeking medical treatment.
A former co-chair of OpenAI, Musk says he invested millions in the AI lab on “false promises” that it would be nonprofit and open-source. OpenAI is now backed by Microsoft.
Several other states have made moves to disassociate from the nation’s oldest library professional association. But Georgia’s bill, the first of its kind in the nation, goes further than the others.
“American Ledger no. 1” is based on a visual score by Raven Chacon that tells the story of America using unconventional instruments including chopping wood and lighting matches.
En Minnesota, las primarias presidenciales del martes se rigen por reglas diferentes a las de la mayoría de las elecciones. Aquí encontrarás detalles sobre cómo emitir tu voto y lo que ese voto significa.
Two people were treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation at the encampment of unsheltered people, but no serious injuries or deaths were reported. The two-alarm fire burned quickly through tents and yurts.
“Hells Canyon,” premiered by Theater Mu in Minneapolis, looks at a historical crime as a horror story set in a remote Oregon cabin, echoing the vibe of classics like “Evil Dead.”
The judge overseeing the murder case involving state trooper Ryan Londregan said in court Friday she wants the trial to take place within about a year of the fatal shooting.
MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with Republican Party Chair David Hann and DFL Chair Ken Martin about this year’s election. The party chairs will break down this week’s precinct caucuses and highlight next week’s Super Tuesday presidential primary.
Friday’s high is 52 degrees with plenty of sunshine. A slight chance of rain enters Saturday’s radar with a high of 42. There’s a 50/50 chance of rain on Sunday, turning into a 30 percent chance of snow.
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The pandemic was a crucible for public health. What are the key takeaways? Epidemiologist Dr. Sandro Galea offers his diagnosis and a prescription for public health going forward in his new book, “Within Reason: A Liberal Public Health for an Illiberal Time.”
Roman Josi had a goal and two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild that extended their winning streak to seven games.
St. Paul teachers say they will strike on March 11 if they don’t reach a contract deal with Minnesota’s second largest district. Their final scheduled mediation session begins Friday. Both sides, though, expect mediation efforts to last through the weekend.
The University of St. Catherine’s decision to close its 93-year-old early childhood center is rekindling worries about the financial health of child care operations. Minnesota’s spending more but the needs and challenges are outrunning the new money.
For Minnesota soccer fans, the menu at Allianz Field has expanded beyond traditional stadium food. Quesabirria tacos, spicy chicken sandwiches, and fresh noodle bowls are just a few of the foods that will all be available on menu for the 2024 Major League Soccer season.