Twin Cities

More Minnesota students taking online, hybrid classes
Both the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system say they've seen double-digit increases in recent years in the number of students taking online courses.
2 planes land on Lake Calhoun
Two pilots used a south Minneapolis lake as a landing spot to grab a quick hamburger lunch on Monday, inadvertently attracting the attention of local residents, park police and federal officials.
Karen celebrate Year 2749, and a decade in Minnesota
The Karen people didn't just mark the start of a new year last week. It's been 10 years since the first of them escaped the oppressive regime that rules Myanmar, and the Karen begin to immigrate to the Twin Cities.
Second suspect arrested in Seward shooting
Minneapolis police Chief Tim Dolan Sunday announced the arrest of a second suspect in connection with last week's triple homicide that left three members of the East African community dead.
The best of the Youth Radio Series
The latest MPR News Presents broadcast showcases all the 2009 stories in the Youth Radio Series, with commentary from producer Sasha Aslanian on the making of the series.