St. Paul iron foundry faces deadline to fix pollutionThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says recent emission records from Northern Iron and Machine Foundry in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood indicate excessive pollution. Regulators say it is “highly likely” that the foundry is emitting levels of lead and particulate matter over federal air quality standards.
Student mental health needs, ‘unsustainable’ jobs overwhelm Minnesota school principalsA November statewide survey of Minnesota K-12 school principals found school leaders struggling for traction on instructional leadership and community engagement as they deal with their single greatest challenge, student mental health.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Minnesota on FridayFirst lady Jill Biden will make a brief visit to Minnesota on Friday evening.
Minneapolis City Council weighs new tobacco rules, including $15 minimum price for cigarettesThe Minneapolis City Council is considering adding new rules and restrictions on sales of tobacco products, including a minimum price for cigarettes and other products that could be the highest in the nation.
Play3min 41secKings of chaos: A review of a marathon of Shakespeare at the GuthrieThe Guthrie Theater stages a compelling series of Shakespeare’s historical plays, using a turntable set to dynamically explore the turbulent reigns of three English kings across generations.
Play4min 45secAs hurricanes get more powerful, some scientists suggest a new category sixThat’s out of a recent study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences looking at the link between stronger hurricanes and climate change.
Play4min 01secArt Hounds: A family struggles with the death of a patriarchAn Opera Theatre stages “The Cradle Will Rock,” Full Circle Theater stages “They Wear Teal Ribbons Around Their Tongues” and the Guild of Middle Eastern Dance performs its Spring Spectacular.
Play6min 43secTime magazine names U of M professor to list of most influential people in the worldRachel Hardeman is the director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, which she founded in 2021.
Hubert H. Humphrey could replace Henry Mower Rice in proposed congressional statue swapMinnesota lawmakers are weighing a resolution to ask that Humphrey’s likeness go into the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall, replacing Rice’s statue, which has been on display for more than a century.
Play1min 49secGov. Walz says he supports proposal to curb copper wire theft in MinnesotaWalz said he believes the legislation is the “most inexpensive” solution. In 2023, stolen copper wire cost St. Paul $1.2 million to replace.
The search for an impartial jury in Trump’s hush money case resumesJury selection continues in the trial focused on the former president. Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.
Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this yearVice President Kamala Harris plans to return to Wisconsin next week for her third visit to the battleground state this year.
Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild to return for next season at age 40The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension to bring back the veteran for his age-40 season.
Cedric Mullins hits 2-run homer in bottom of the 9th to give Orioles 4-2 win over TwinsCedric Mullins hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 4-2 victory over Minnesota and a three-game sweep of the Twins.
States botched more executions of Black prisoners. Experts think they know why A study showed states made more mistakes when executing Black prisoners by lethal injection than they did with prisoners of other races. Execution workers and race experts said they're not surprised.
Wildfire smoke contributes to thousands of deaths each year in the U.S. Two new studies show the unseen toll smoke is taking on people across the country. Climate change is likely to make the problem even bigger.
Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them?Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.
Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretaryThe Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began.
Play4min 19secWhat we’ll grow and eat may change with a warming climateFor the last couple of years, more of the state, including the Twin Cities, have moved into a more temperate zone. What does it mean for our local agriculture?
Play2min 26secAt antisemitism hearing, Columbia official tells lawmakers, 'We have a moral crisis'Columbia University officials answered lawmaker questions about antisemitism on campus. But Wednesday's hearing played out very differently from the 2023 hearing that grabbed so many headlines.