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Field is set to end legislative session if all sides can agree
After days of exhaustion-filled, morning-until-night sessions, the Minnesota House and Senate have adopted competing versions of a new two-year budget. Now, they've got to figure out how to overcome some steep differences to complete their work by May 20.
General Mills began milling grain with water power from the Mississippi River 150 years ago. Now, it's using wind to power operations and cut its carbon footprint.
Ex-cop Noor guilty of murder in Ruszczyk killing
Mohamed Noor was convicted on murder and manslaughter charges in the 2017 shooting death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. It's believed to be the first time a Minnesota police officer has been convicted of murder for shooting someone while on duty.
The case went to the jury on Monday after closing arguments by the prosecution and defense. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked to University of Minnesota Law School professor JaneAnne Murray to learn more about the charges the jury is considering.
Across Minnesota, diversion projects drain the fear from flood season
This year's spring flood season has been a long one, but water levels weren't quite as dramatic as expected. A series of cold nights slowed down the spring snow thaw, and mitigation efforts over the last few years have made some flood-prone towns across the state better protected than ever.