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February 17, 2022 4:00 AM

Minnesota rural hospital workers feel the strain as colleagues leave, COVID stays

For nurses and other medical staff across rural Minnesota, it's work upon work as they struggle to manage through the pandemic. One north-central Minnesota hospital captures the challenges of trying to find new people to replace those leaving — an expensive and stressful effort as the pandemic hits year three.

by Catharine Richert

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February 16, 2022 4:00 AM

Despite plans, precautions, COVID-19 nearly broke Minnesota hospitals. Why?

The COVID-19 pandemic defied the preparations of health care and political leaders, and has taken a toll on a care system that could last for years. As Minnesota heads into the third year of COVID, hospitals in the state are just crawling out of what may be their hardest struggle with treating patients since it all started. So why were hospitals so overwhelmed for so long?

by Catharine Richert and Brian Bakst

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February 15, 2022 10:52 AM

New political district maps shake up Minnesota politics

New congressional and legislative district maps released by a judicial panel Tuesday set the field for candidates to run on for the next 10 years. Some of the biggest changes in the new map come to Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.

by Tim Pugmire and David H. Montgomery

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February 15, 2022 6:25 AM

Pandemic challenging disabled students, their families and their schools

Life in the pandemic has been challenging for many students, but for disabled students and their families, there is an added, ongoing struggle as they work to ensure they get the services they’re legally entitled to under state and federal law, while mitigating risks of COVID exposure.

by Sarah Gelbard

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February 15, 2022 4:00 AM

Meet the Duluthians commentating on the Beijing Olympics from half a world away

Fifteen-hour work days and the trials of watching a video feed from an event more than a dozen time zones away, don’t dampen the excitement and the work ethics of Chad Salmela and Tyler George.

by Dan Kraker

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February 14, 2022 4:00 AM

‘High-drama’ release of political maps to define Capitol week

The once-a-decade redrawing of political maps comes to a conclusion this week as a special court panel issues new legislative and congressional boundaries. The Legislature failed to get maps done.

by Brian Bakst

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February 11, 2022 12:16 PM

Latest on COVID in MN: Case counts, ICU needs falling as omicron ebbs

The newest numbers build on recent evidence of an ebb in the pandemic wave that slammed Minnesota following the end-of-year holidays. Public health leaders continue to plead for vigilance against the virus.

by MPR News Staff

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February 11, 2022 4:00 AM

New theater production doesn't shy away from taking on serious issues

Coco’s Barrio began as a live performance show that’s part old time radio and part “Saturday Night Live.” But then the pandemic turned everything upside down. Now the show is a podcast.

by Vicki Adame

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February 10, 2022 1:00 PM

Minnesotans showing strong performance at Olympics

It’s been a busy 24 hours for Minnesota athletes at the Beijing Winter Games. Here’s a look at the results and standings.

by Matt Mikus

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February 10, 2022 11:31 AM

POST board chair: No-knock warrants ‘just need to be banned’

No-knock search warrants are under renewed scrutiny following the fatal police shooting of 22-year-old Amir Locke. The chair of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training says this type of search should be prohibited statewide.

by Cathy Wurzer, Kyle Shiely and Ariana Rosas

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