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Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy

Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have showcased starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy as they met for the first time Tuesday for perhaps their only debate before November’s presidential election.
by The Associated Press

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Months after Twin Cities highway closed, repairs to reopen it are set to begin

Months after Twin Cities highway closed, repairs to reopen it are set to begin

It’s been more than three months since a state highway in the Twin Cities unexpectedly closed after saturated soil on a hillside gave way, undermining the pavement. But the end of the closure may be in sight.
by Andrew Krueger

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NPR poll shows why the stakes are so high for Harris and Trump in the debate

NPR poll shows why the stakes are so high for Harris and Trump in the debate

A lot of people say they'll tune in Tuesday night to the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Angels beat the struggling Twins 6-2

Angels beat the struggling Twins 6-2

Reid Detmers worked six solid innings and Brandon Drury and Niko Kavadas homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-2 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday night.
by The Associated Press

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The man who put the ‘snap’ in Honeycrisp is stepping aside

The man who put the ‘snap’ in Honeycrisp is stepping aside

Jim Luby, who has led the fruit breeding program at the University of Minnesota since 1982, is retiring. His is one of the researchers credited with developing such apples as the Zestar!, the SweeTango and, the giant among them, the Honeycrisp. He’s also developed many other fruits too. It’s involved a lot of hard work, experimentation and tasting thousands of apples.
by Peter Cox

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‘This is rehearsal for life’: Mixed Blood Theatre takes on thorny topics

‘This is rehearsal for life’: Mixed Blood Theatre takes on thorny topics

Discussions of political topics, even among like-minded people, can be difficult. And finding a neutral place to have them can be even harder. As part of our Talking Sense series, reporter Jacob Aloi goes to a Minneapolis theater company creating a space for these conversations, through food and performance.
by Jacob Aloi

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Native-led suicide prevention program focuses on building community strengths

Native-led suicide prevention program focuses on building community strengths

A research group is testing a new suicide prevention model in rural Alaska Native villages: supporting cultural activities that strengthen community bonds and a sense of shared purpose.
by Brandon Kapelow

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Bodycam footage shows Miami-Dade Police forcibly handling Dolphins star Tyreek Hill

Bodycam footage shows Miami-Dade Police forcibly handling Dolphins star Tyreek Hill

Less than a minute after the first words were exchanged between officers and Hill, an officer roughly pulled Hill from the car and forced him to the ground. Hill was cited for careless driving.
by Becky Sullivan

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