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January 6, 2022 6:00 AM

Art Hounds: Beauty from what’s broken

Check out the “Glitch art” from a photographer who also repairs computers. Also, Art Hounds recommend the hardanger fiddle music from Fargo Moorhead Spelemannslag.

by Emily Bright

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January 6, 2022 4:00 AM

A year after Jan. 6, divisions and disinformation persist

A year after an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to prevent the certification of Joe Biden’s election as president, Democratic officeholders are ringing alarm bells about the future of democracy while many Republicans are silent.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 4, 2022 3:50 PM

Panel of judges hears arguments on Minnesota's new political maps

A panel of five judges heard arguments Tuesday about how to draw new political district boundaries in Minnesota. The once-a-decade process is likely once again to be completed by the judicial branch, as it has for decades.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 4, 2022 12:08 PM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: New cases spike as omicron surges

Minnesota’s post-holidays COVID-19 surge showed up in a big way in Tuesday’s data. It’s here, it’s real and it’s clubbing the Twin Cities metro area. At least two school districts in the metro area have announced that they’re shifting to distance learning due to the case surge.

by MPR News Staff

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January 4, 2022 4:00 AM

Lakota woman taps Indigenous healing remedies to launch Mankato business

Megan Schnitker opened her retail store, Lakota Made, in July and is already outgrowing the space. The Indigenous herbalist says her homemade salves, tonics and teas are a way of preserving her Lakota culture and building a legacy to pass on to her children.

by Hannah Yang

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January 3, 2022 12:03 PM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: New, active case counts climbing again

Minnesota’s COVID-19 roller-coaster ride continues. The latest available data shows active cases rising following a three-week December dip. The Twin Cities metro area is seeing the bulk of new case growth.

by MPR News Staff

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January 3, 2022 10:35 AM

Walz on pandemic, policy priorities as new year begins

Gov. Tim Walz spent the Christmas holiday isolating after he and other members of his family tested positive for COVID-19. Walz spoke to MPR News about his recovery, the latest in the state’s pandemic response and his policy priorities heading into this election year.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 3, 2022 4:00 AM

Minnesota schools reopen, brace for COVID-19 surge

As students return to classrooms on Monday, school leaders across Minnesota are readying themselves for what may be a spike in virus spread.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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December 30, 2021 10:22 AM

KARE 11 report: Juror says handling Potter's Taser and gun influenced panel's decision

Jurors in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter reportedly were not convinced by arguments that her Taser and her handgun were easily confused, according to reporting by KARE 11.

by MPR News Staff

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December 29, 2021 4:00 AM

Suitcases and 12 grapes: Rituals promise travel and granted wishes

Countries throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain have specific rituals for New Year’s, but in many instances, they’ve crossed borders.

by Vicki Adame

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