Peggy Flanagan made history as the first Native American woman elected to a statewide office in Minnesota. She would make it again if she wins a competitive U.S. Senate race.
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Minneapolis Public Schools leaders voted to avoid any school closures for the 2027-28 school year. In addition, board members committed to discuss enrollment growth strategies, early childhood enrollment, reviewing school start and end times, school choice assignments and the distribution of needs-based government funding.
An official letter from the federal government alleges years of inaction by the Red Lake Nation’s child welfare agency that led to several deaths. The tribe says it is cooperating with the federal government and has appealed the decision.
A new tool kit from researchers at the University of Minnesota will help local government officials better understand the potential risks and benefits of data centers, and potentially avert the controversy that has roiled some communities.
Eden Prairie school officials said there will be more police and security on hand at Wednesday night’s football game, and just two stadium entrances — both with metal detectors. There’s no re-entry and no admission after halftime.
The “Saturday Night Live” writer and “Weekend Update” anchor talks to MPR News about his new Netflix special filmed at First Avenue in Minneapolis.
Up to $15 million each year would go to two schools, St. Cloud State University and Bemidji State University, which have faced enrollment declines and budget deficits.
An ICE agent charged with assault in an alleged road rage incident testified in court Tuesday that he feared for his safety during an encounter with another driver on a Twin Cities highway. He was the first federal agent charged in connection with Operation Metro Surge, but he’s not the only one.
Minneapolis author Jack el-Hai is back with another compelling story pulled from the history books. This time, it involves an Apache man falsely accused of killing his wife and the mystery writer who helped overturn his conviction.
Several districts throughout the Twin Cities say Operation Metro Surge drove students and their families away. Many are facing enrollment drops and million-dollar deficits.
Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, the Vatican announced Tuesday. The surgery confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old was in the operating room for about three hours, with the surgery lasting 90 minutes.
Minnesota has dramatically decreased the total number of veterans experiencing homelessness.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya received President Donald Trump’s endorsement, even as her new advertisements aim to create distance from him.
