Wellstone has MS
U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone has revealed he has a mild form of multiple sclerosis. The senator made the announcement at a press conference at his home in St. Paul.
View ArticleThe obesity epidemic
Americans are eating themselves to death. More people eat too much, get too little exercise, and suffer a variety of health problems as a result. We've seen virtually a doubling in the number of obese...
View ArticleShannon Olson's 'Children of God Go Bowling'
In "Children of God Go Bowling," we find semi-fictional heronine Shannon in her mid-thirties and still besieged by reminders that her life is anything but normal. Her friends are blossoming in marital...
View ArticleMeth in Minnesota
Meth use has been rising for years in many states around the country, and Minnesota is no different. Law enforcement officials say methamphetamine is now the drug of choice in rural Minnesota. And the...
View ArticleMeth in Minnesota: The costly addiction
Meth is taking its toll in Minnesota. Methamphetamine, a highly-addictive drug that's been around for decades, has become the drug of choice for many in recent years because it's cheap, easy to make,...
View ArticleOne mother's prom dress diary
I haven't shopped for a prom dress since my own high school days -- a long time ago. So it was an adventure for me the day I took my 15-year-old daughter shopping for her first prom dress.
View ArticleWhat do you have to spend to save money?
There are many steps you can take around your home to make it more energy-efficient, and reduce your monthly utility bills.
View ArticleBeating the high cost of heating
Sticker shock on your heating bills this winter may be the incentive you need to make your home more energy efficient. Or you may need some extra help paying those bills. This Cold House takes a closer...
View ArticleA timeline of the Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis closes a chapter in its history this weekend, with the final performance of "Hamlet" at its longtime home on Vineland Place. Next month, it will move to a new and...
View ArticleMichael Graves: A household name
Designer Michael Graves' name has become synonomous with Target, the retail store chain. Graves has designed several hundred household items for Target, including toasters, wall clocks and toilet...
View ArticleFrank Lloyd Wright: One of the greatest, and most controversial
During his lifetime, despite his genius (or perhaps because of it), Frank Lloyd Wright's lifestyle, personality, and even his work were often the subjects of great controversy. Now he is recognized as...
View ArticleFrederick Law Olmsted: The father of landscape architecture
A man named Frederick Law Olmsted has had perhaps more influence on our public landscape than anyone else. He is referred to as the father of landscape architecture, and pioneered the notion -- radical...
View ArticleFrank Gehry: Architect as sculptor
One look at a Frank Gehry building reveals his belief that architecture is art. His undulating metal exteriors often look more like sculptures than buildings. Gehry is recognized today as one of the...
View ArticleTubby Smith: "I feel the love already"
New University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Tubby Smith got a standing ovation at Williams Arena Friday afternoon, in his first official meeting with fans and the media. High expectations are...
View ArticleHow communities are responding
There's only so much that individual communities can do for their residents at this point.
View ArticleSwanson sues EPA over tailpipe emissions
The lawsuit was filed in response to the EPA's decision in December 2007 to deny California's request to set higher tailpipe emissions standards than the federal government.
View ArticleState Patrol: BAC of killed Mankato student was 0.06 percent
Rissa Amen-Reif, the Mankato college student who was struck and killed by a car after attending a sorority party in November, had a blood alcohol level of .06 percent, below the legal level of...
View ArticlePawlenty orders state government hiring freeze
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has imposed a hiring freeze on most state agencies, due to concerns over the state's projected budget deficit.
View ArticleU of M president treated for pulmonary embolism
University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks is recovering from a pulmonary embolism and a blood clot in his leg, which he experienced while hiking on a family vacation in Washington State.
View ArticleWinona bridge to reopen Saturday
The Winona bridge over the Mississippi River will reopen to most traffic on Saturday morning. It was closed abruptly 10 days ago when inspectors found rust and corrosion in gusset plates at several...
View ArticleRNC activities to be sharply curtailed tomorrow
John McCain says Republicans will suspend most of the activities planned for Monday's opening of their national convention because of the threat of Hurricane Gustav.
View ArticleVikings still have 11,000 tickets left for playoff game
The Minnesota Vikings say they still have 11,000 tickets left to sell for their Sunday afternoon playoff game, to avoid a local television blackout. The NFL has extended the deadline by a day.
View ArticleThe allure of the lake
White Bear Lake has been a vacation destination for decades. Locals and out-of-staters alike have built homes and resorts there, sailed boats and fished off her shores. Here's a look back.
View ArticleMinnesota author Bill Holm dies at 65
Minnesota author Bill Holm has died. Holm, who was also an English professor at Southwest Minnesota State University, was 65.
View ArticleMinn. Historical Society faces drastic budget cuts
The Minnesota Historical Society said today it may lay off nearly 100 employees, cut the hours of another 220, and close some historic sites in the state as a result of cuts in its state funding and...
View ArticleSt. Paul schools choose interim superintendent
The St. Paul school board will appoint a district administrator as interim superintendent to run the school system once Meria Carstarphen leaves the post for a new job.
View ArticleTinklenberg withdraws from 6th District race
Democrat Elwyn Tinklenberg said today he is ending his campaign for Congress in Minnesota's 6th District. This would have been his third attempt to unseat Republican incumbent Michele Bachmann.
View ArticleComo's longtime Sparky the sea lion dies
The California sea lion was the star of the "Sparky Show" at the Como Zoo from 1981 up until his retirement in 2001.
View Article7 Minn. schools get 'blue ribbons' from feds
Seven schools in Minnesota have been designated 2009 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
View ArticleU of M sues over Central Corridor concerns
The University of Minnesota filed suit against the Metropolitan Council today over its concerns about the proposed Central Corridor light rail line going through campus.
View ArticleDeputies shoot, kill armed person at Sherburne Co. government center
The Sherburne County sheriff says deputies shot and killed a person outside the government center in Elk River Friday, after the individual pulled out a handgun.
View ArticleEmerald ash borers found in Minneapolis
The insects were found in four trees in the Prospect Park-East River Road neighborhood of Minneapolis, within Tower Hill Park, according to state agriculture officials.
View ArticleSuspect in St. Paul triple murder commits suicide in jail
A St. Paul man accused of shooting three relatives to death last month took his own life in his Ramsey County jail cell Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
View ArticleNew commander named for Minn. Guard's Red Bulls
Brig. Gen. David Elicerio has been named commander of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. Elicerio takes over from Major General Richard Nash, who's been named commander of the Minnesota National Guard.
View ArticleGubernatorial candidates' rhetoric sharpens in debate
With just three weeks before Election Day, the three major-party candidates for governor are taking some harder shots at each other to try to sway voters.
View ArticleTwin Cities Catholics to close 21 churches
The Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis plans to close 21 Catholic churches around the Twin Cities metro area and dozens more would share priests under a reorganization plan being unveiled this weekend.
View ArticleU of Minn. names presidential finalist: Eric Kaler
Eric Kaler is currently provost at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York.
View ArticleMinneapolis, St. Paul schools closed Tuesday
Public schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul will remain closed for another day, in the wake of the massive snowstorm that hit the region over the weekend.
View ArticleAttorney: Senser's wife drove car in hit-and-run
Amy Senser, the wife of former Minnesota Viking Joe Senser, was driving the family's car when she struck and killed a pedestrian last week, according to the family's attorney. The identity of the...
View ArticleWish lists coming early to DFLers, movie business ramping up again in Minn.
Today on the MPR News Update, Democrats set to take control of the Minnesota Legislature are going to be seeing a long wish list of funding requests from various interest groups. The debate over what...
View ArticleMPR News Update: Who's better at plowing? Businessman tapped to lead MnDOT
Today on the MPR News Update, MPD Blue looks a little more rainbow these days. Illegal immigrants are speaking out more and more. And, the state considers changing the status of dozens of animal and...
View ArticleFlu claims another teen; efforts underway to reduce sex trafficking;...
Today on the MPR News Update, a ninth grader from suburban Minneapolis has died of the flu. DFLers in the Minnesota Legislature outline their priorities for the session, and the mayor of Duluth tries...
View ArticleThe DFL outlines its priorities; some suprises and snubs in the Oscar...
Today on the MPR News Update, a look at the top priorities of the DFL leaders in the new legislative session, the deal that sells off big chunks of the Supervalu grocery chain, and the nominations --...
View ArticleMayo's expansion plans, Dayton's job creation claims, and the newest food trends
Welcome to the MPR News Update. In the news today, the Mayo Clinic's multi-billion-dollar expansion plan for the city of Rochester; Gov. Dayton's budget proposal, and its claims about job creation, are...
View ArticleSome good economic signals; health care via webcam; photos of January in...
Today on the MPR News Update: Some better economic news coming from Wall Street and the job market; some pharmacists are now consulting with patients via webcam; we ride along on a train trip through...
View ArticleButcher & the Boar gets James Beard nomination
A new Minneapolis restaurant, Butcher & the Boar, has been named a semifinalist in the the James Beard Awards as Best New Restaurant in the country. A record 17 Minnesota restaurants and chefs have...
View ArticleSanford withdraws from Fairview merger talks
Sanford Health is withdrawing from merger discussions with Fairview, acording to a statement released by the company.
View ArticleSurly Brewing to build new facility in Minneapolis' Prospect Park area
Surly Brewing Co. has purchased a site in the Prospect Park area of Minneapolis to build a new brewery and taproom.
View ArticleAudio: Michele Bachmann, in her own words
Michele Bachmann's political life led from the Stillwater school board to Congress, a failed presidential bid and a narrow re-election to a fourth term. We've collected some audio clips of those moments.
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