Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them?April 18, 2024 4:00 AMBy Laurel Wamsley Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.
Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Breezy, plus chance of snow ThursdayApril 17, 2024 3:40 PMBy Amy FelegyThe rest of Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 59. Thursday’s high is 47 with more breeze, clouds and a slight chance of rain and snow. We’re looking at a sunny weekend!
Hmong doctors and nurses host first of its kind free Hmong Health Fair in St. PaulApril 17, 2024 3:30 PMBy Joey PetersThe fair will feature free health tests, informational booths, and networking opportunities for aspiring medical professionals.
Play6min 43secTime magazine names U of M professor to list of most influential people in the worldApril 17, 2024 3:02 PMBy MPR News StaffRachel Hardeman is the director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, which she founded in 2021.
Play1min 49secGov. Walz says he supports proposal to curb copper wire theft in MinnesotaApril 17, 2024 2:55 PMBy Cari SpencerWalz said he believes the legislation is the “most inexpensive” solution. In 2023, stolen copper wire cost St. Paul $1.2 million to replace.
Minnesota toddler dies after fall from South Dakota hotel windowApril 17, 2024 12:35 PMBy MPR News Staff and The Associated PressThe parents of 1-year-old Madden Hein posted on Facebook that their son died Monday, two days after falling at Club House Hotel & Suites in Sioux Falls.
Uber and Lyft are agreeable to one piece of Legislature’s rideshare solveApril 17, 2024 9:00 AMBy Clay MastersLawmakers advanced a proposal Tuesday that addresses one item rideshare drivers and companies want settled — insurance coverage — as the Legislature seeks a solution to a rideshare standoff, but other loose ends remain before a regulatory package gets settled.
Rochester police investigating racial slur on bridgeApril 16, 2024 2:23 PMBy Catharine RichertState Patrol was first to respond and removed the cups that spelled out the derogatory term before local police could arrive.
Play8min 57secHome prices, caregiving demands drive influx of intergenerational livingApril 16, 2024 2:09 PMBy Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn, and Chris FarrellSeveral forces combined over the past half century to reinvigorate the idea that multiple generations living together is a financially smart and emotionally rewarding choice.
Marijuana party’s status on the line as Minnesota Supreme Court weighs challengeApril 16, 2024 1:12 PMBy Brian BakstThe Legal Marijuana Now Party is at risk of losing the major-party status it won in 2018, which qualifies it for campaign subsidies and ballot access. The state Supreme Court expects to decide a challenge by mid-May.