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March 4, 2015 9:05 AM

Jerry Lewis' son hit it big, then times changed

"This Diamond Ring" by Gary Lewis and the Playboys was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago Wednesday.

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March 4, 2015 8:00 AM

In online-only exhibit, Walker highlights Minnesota design (with a little 'd')

A new exhibit from the Walker Art Center makes the case that Minnesota is a hotbed of inventive and creative design -- including things like the Honeycrisp apple.

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March 4, 2015 4:00 AM

Gaylord settles police racial profiling lawsuit

To settle a federal lawsuit, Gaylord and Sibley County officials agreed to pay $20,000 each to Jesus Manuela Mendoza Sierra. Officials also agreed to recruit minorities and Spanish speakers.

by Mark Steil

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March 3, 2015 4:38 PM

MnSCU faculty, system leaders reach tentative agreement

Campus committees would get at least some of the decision making power in MnSCU Chancellor Steven Rosenstone's "Charting the Future" plan under the proposed deal.

by Alex Friedrich

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March 3, 2015 3:17 PM

Target plans to cut thousands of jobs in corporate restructure

Target Corp. plans to eliminate "several thousand positions," primarily at its Minneapolis headquarters, as part of a two-year corporate restructuring.

by MPR News Staff

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March 3, 2015 9:34 AM

Small town in Iowa to see big musical acts this summer

Waverly was one of four small towns picked for a stop on the Gentlemen of the Road tour.

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March 3, 2015 4:00 AM

Mayo readies services to draw patients from China

Mayo Clinic is working with a concierge service to bring more Chinese patients to Rochester. It's also planning a new venture to serve health providers in China.

by Elizabeth Baier

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March 2, 2015 9:15 AM

'Bo Diddley beat' celebrates 60th anniversary

Bo Diddley's first single quickly moved to the top of the R&B chart and launched his career.

by Phil Picardi

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March 2, 2015 9:00 AM

Gophers women head into Big Ten basketball tournament as 6th seed

The tournament begins on Wednesday.

by Phil Picardi

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March 2, 2015 9:00 AM

Budget debate to pick up this week

MPR's Tim Pugmire joins Phil Picardi for a look at the week ahead in state politics.

by Phil Picardi

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