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March 23, 2023 4:00 AM

'To me, it feels a lot safer': Mankato day care serves a diversifying community

Mankato continues to see a growth in diversity, but the lack of child care centers catering to diverse families has led to community members stepping in to fill the gaps.

by Hannah Yang

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March 23, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Grand Rapids show celebrates ‘keystone’ creatures in our environment

The “Keystone Characters” created by Layl McDill range in size from massive and tiny in her exhibit at the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. Plus, two Twin Cities dance theater companies have shows. Collide Theatrical Dance Company’s “SKOL!” tells the story of a female Viking warrior, and Out on a Limb Dance Theater Company and School perform a new adaptation of Dr. Dolittle.

by Emily Bright

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March 22, 2023 4:00 AM

Fargo-Moorhead drops curbside glass recycling, citing costs

Glass can still be brought to recycling drop off sites in both cities but it will be reused locally rather than being shipped to a Twin Cities recycler. The local recycling company said the change will save money and reduce the carbon footprint for processing glass.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 20, 2023 4:00 AM

FAQ: What are DFL lawmakers proposing next on abortion?

DFLers at the Capitol are taking another pass at Minnesota’s abortion restrictions and working to set up legal protections against other state’s bans. Here’s what you need to know.

by Dana Ferguson and Michelle Wiley

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March 17, 2023 11:49 AM

Father, economist shares view on wage bill for Minnesotans with disabilities

Earlier this week we heard about a new bill that would do away with the subminimum wage for Minnesotans with disabilities, based on recommendations from a state task force. For more perspective, MPR News host Tom Crann talked with economist C. Ford Runge, whose daughter works in a sheltered workshop.

by Tom Crann and MPR News Staff

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March 17, 2023 4:00 AM

'It's all white people': Colorful Weddings is reimagining ceremonies, wedding industry representation

Colorful Weddings is trying to create more opportunities for Black, Indigenous and business owners of color and present more options for couples looking for ceremonies which better represent their cultures and traditions.

by Simone Cazares

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March 16, 2023 4:00 AM

State agencies not sold on new chronic wasting disease test option

A company started by a University of Minnesota researcher is selling a new testing option for chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer. Some state lawmakers want the state to use the new test, but state agencies aren't on board.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 15, 2023 11:01 AM

Lawmakers weigh doing away with subminimum wages for Minnesotans with disabilities

Thousands of Minnesotans work jobs that pay significantly below minimum wage, in many cases less than four dollars an hour. These subminimum wages are legal if the employee has a disability and if the employer is certified.

by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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March 15, 2023 4:00 AM

Prior Lake High students find voice, power in wake of Twin Cities racial turmoil

The police killings of George Floyd in 2020 and Daunte Wright in 2021 galvanized students of color at schools across Minnesota. Young leaders have emerged and forced hard conversations to the surface around race and equity. At Prior Lake, students say they see progress, but it comes slowly.

by Elizabeth Shockman