New York artists Brad Kahlhamer and Waverly Bergwin become the inaugural residents of a new artist residency program at Minnesota’s Nemeth Art Center, using the rural setting to create unique works of art for an exhibition in July.
The air quality alert is in effect for most of the lower half of the state through midnight. Everyone in southern Minnesota is advised to limit time outdoors and exercise.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued a record 23rd air quality alert of the year Tuesday morning, as yet another round of smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts across southern and eastern parts of the state.
While storms across the state stayed relatively tame, some in Mahnomen saw more extreme weather. The area was the target of tornadoes with wind speeds were between 135 to 160 miles per hour with some damage to homes. The National Weather Service had survey teams out all weekend and plan to release more information. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
Minnesota researchers are using small audio recording devices to better understand the range and population of red-headed woodpeckers. The bird has seen a precipitous population decline over several decades. Scientists want to learn where the bird is doing well, so important habitats can be preserved.
Authorities in Otter Tail County say a 13-year-old boy from the Twin Cities attending a youth summer camp died Thursday afternoon after being hit by a boat.
The small town of Scandia, Minnesota recently received money from the state legislature toward reconstructing its iconic water tower barn and creating an arts and cultural heritage center in downtown Scandia. Host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Susan Rodsjo, a founding member of the Scandia Heritage Alliance.