Minnesota House delays vote on equal rights amendment after prolonged debate on other billsThe bill would put a question before voters in 2026 about amending Minnesota’s constitution to add additional protections from discrimination.
BBC journalist in Africa shares how she navigates election disinformationBBC journalist Fauziyya Tukur says political disinformation and polarization are rife all over the world, including in Nigeria, where she reports from.
Former St. Kate’s dean accused of swindling $400K from schoolA former St. Catherine University dean and a man she had a romantic relationship with are both charged with allegedly embezzling more than $400,000 from the small St. Paul private school.
Play6min 48secNorthern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmersThe northern lights may have been beautiful to look at, but for some Minnesota farmers it meant they couldn’t plant during a critical time.
Minnesota beats Toronto 2-0 in Game 3 of PWHL semifinal seriesMaggie Flaherty and Denisa Krizova each scored in the second period and Minnesota beat Toronto 2-0 in Game 3 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series.
Trump will stump in Minnesota, a traditionally blue state he insists he can win. Is it really in play?Trump will take a break from his hush money trial in New York to speak at the Minnesota GOP's annual Lincoln Reagan fundraising dinner on Friday.
Biden announces new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, including electric vehiclesPresident Biden is keeping the tariffs on Chinese imports put in place by his predecessor and 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump. And he's adding new ones for things like electric vehicles.
Blinken visits Ukraine to tout U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against RussiaOn his fourth trip to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Blinken will reaffirm the Biden administration's commitment to Ukraine's defense and long-term security, U.S. officials said.
Appeals court lifts injunction on Minneapolis’ 2040 planThe city of Minneapolis can resume work under its 2040 Comprehensive Plan following an appeals court ruling Monday. That’s the plan that gained national attention when it made Minneapolis the first U.S. city to end single-family-only zoning.
Play11min 10sec‘The best season yet’: Timberwolves fan and author on finding hope in the recent lossesThe last two Timberwolves games brought back an all too familiar feeling for Minnesota sports fans. Author and fan Hanif Abdurraqib talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about why he thinks the Timberwolves may still have a shot.
Play3min 53secBiden's National Monument expansion applauded by allies, but big obstacles loomPresident Biden dramatically expanded two national monuments in California. But there are growing concerns that federal land managers are struggling to manage existing monuments designated since 2016.
Trapped in Rafah, U.S. medical volunteers say they can’t save lives and can’t evacuateAt the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.
Play7min 22secA Girl Scouts troop offers hope and ‘sisters for life’ for migrant childrenGirl Scouts Troop 6,000 in New York City helps migrant girls establish connections and a platform to start a new life in a new country but also equips them with crucial life skills.
May Mental Health Month 2024This mental health month, join Call to Mind with five new specials. Each broadcast hour focuses on a timely mental health topic and explores emerging research, shares stories of people living with mental illness, and features interviews with top experts.
Why protesters in Georgia are opposed to a 'foreign agents' law and why it mattersMore than 50,000 people took to the streets of the capital city Tbilisi over the weekend to protest against proposed legislation that critics say is modeled on a Russian law used to crush dissent.
Play3min 42secMichael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer, testifies against him in the hush money trialHe is expected to bolster the prosecutors case that Trump falsified business records to pay off Stormy Daniels, the adult film star, with whom he is alleged to have had an affair.
As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidenceClinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
Play2min 09secMinnesota semiconductor manufacturer awarded nearly $200 million in state, federal funding for expansionBloomington's Polar Semiconductor is beginning a $525 million expansion that it says will double its output and create 160 new jobs. It’s slated to receive nearly $200 million in state and federal funding for the project.
Myon Burrell faces new felony drug chargeBurrell was charged Friday in Hennepin County District Court with one felony count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
Town prepares for possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western CanadaA fire expert is warning that an intense wildfire could hit a town in western Canada, based on forecasts of strong winds that have been fueling the out-of-control blaze, which has already forced the evacuation of thousands.