Donald Trump’s lawyers are urging the judge in his New York hush money case to overturn his conviction and dismiss the case in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity.
After a lengthy closure due to flooding along the Mississippi River, the city of St. Paul says it’ll reopen Shepard and Warner roads near downtown next Wednesday evening, July 17.
A first-of-its-kind study found lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in various tampon brands, but didn’t link them to harmful health effects. Experts explain why it matters — and what to watch for.
The town of about 5,000 nestled along the Rock River in far southwestern Minnesota has been celebrating this quirky little festival for six decades and counting.
The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations at the company’s oil and gas operations in the Forth Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” has died.
Mosquitos thrive in puddles of standing water, the huge amount of rain we saw in June is paving the way for their population to boom. The growth won’t be this summer, because current populations were impacted by drought. But the wet weather could help them thrive next summer.
The Minnesota Museum of American Art is hosting “Hilo de la Sangre,” an exhibition featuring diverse works from Latine artists exploring themes of heritage, violence and identity through the lens of blood’s cultural significance.
Are you struggling with what to say and what not to say at work when it comes to what’s in the news? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two guests who help facilitate challenging conversations in the workplace.
Minneapolis park workers have been on the picket line for more than a week. Thursday was supposed to be the end of the week-long strike, but it was extended — and there’s no end in sight.
A strike by Minneapolis park workers continues. A week-long walkout was supposed to end Thursday. And the Hennepin County Attorney's Office has charged some two dozen people with felony rioting for allegedly shooting fireworks at others — including police — on July Fourth.
Look for lots of sun and very warm temperatures Thursday and Friday. The heat is on for the weekend along with muggy air. Isolated thunder is possible at times this weekend.
President Biden’s first formal solo news conference of the year is being closely watched to see how he handles curveballs. Many in his own party want him to step back from his reelection bid.
In communities across Minnesota, old schools may be boarded up or falling apart. They may be completely renovated into apartments or a home or some other use. But no matter their present state, they have stories to tell.
Brooks Lee and Carlos Correa hit consecutive homers and Ryan Jeffers added the go-ahead RBI as the Minnesota Twins split a doubleheader with Wednesday afternoon’s 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Tracy Matheson's organization is funding makeovers of rooms that police use to interview sexual assault victims. The project was inspired by the violent death of Matheson's daughter.
After calling Project 2025 "ridiculous," Trump continued to distance himself from the conservative roadmap for the next Republican president. Meanwhile, the Biden team wants to tie the plan to Trump.
In this week’s Art Hounds: Art Project 605 showcases Jennie Ward’s abstract landscapes, Maithree performs a blend of Indian and Western classical music and the Minnesota Original Music Festival features the 48-Hour Band Challenge.
Jeff McLean was lucky to be alive after falling into an industrial paper shredder at work last April, but it cost him his lower legs. He and his family face a future of change and challenges. It’s a journey they want others to understand.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall includes certain 3 Series Sedans and 3 Series Sportswagons. BMW dealers will inspect and replace air bag modules as needed for free.
Berhalter’s removal follows a disappointing finish for the USMNT at this summer’s Copa America tournament. Now, a race is on to hire a new coach with less than two years until the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“Our office is reviewing Mr. Mitchell’s death as a homicide case,” the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office told NPR on Wednesday. Dvontaye Mitchell's family want accountability for his death at a Hyatt hotel.
Executive director of Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Erik Misselt weighed in about a new model policy for high-speed chases and police pursuits.
Princess Titus, co-founder of Appetite for Change, shared a glimpse into the stories and people that inspired the cookbook “Appetite for Change: Soulful Recipes from a north Minneapolis Kitchen.”