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One of the colder Halloweens ahead next week?
It’s still a little early to be precise on temperatures a week out, but it looks like highs will likely be in the 30s to low 40s on Halloween this year across Minnesota. Winds may push wind chills even lower on Halloween evening.
Minnesota's Emmer, other possible House speakers court Trump in race for elusive gavel
Eight lower-level Republican lawmakers are now running to be the House speaker, none with any clear shot for the gavel. Senior-most is Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota. But the former campaign chief and gruff hockey coach is disliked by Donald Trump.
Canadian strike could impede 'salties' bound for the Duluth-Superior harbor
Hundreds of striking workers in Canada have brought shipping to a standstill on the St. Lawrence Seaway, a move that could potentially have impacts on ocean-going ships traveling to and from the Duluth-Superior harbor — including a ship loading grain that’s bound for Algeria.
Hennepin County Library hopes to revive magic of LPs
Deep in the secure stacks of the Minneapolis Central Library are more than 20,000 vinyl records. For some, they may be a testament to a bygone era of music. But for the Vinyl Revival team at Hennepin County Library, there's a life to these records they hope to share with anyone willing to listen.
The Current's music director and host Jade is moving on to 'next dream'
The Current’s music director and midday host Jade Tittle has announced plans to leave the station. Over more than 15 years at Minnesota Public Radio, she has been a champion for music discovery and a signature voice.
Minnesota among 31 'tech hubs' designated by Biden administration
The “Minnesota MedTech Hub 3.0” is among the newly designated innovation and technology hubs. It aims to turn the state into a leader in using artificial intelligence to improve medicine.
An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight
A off-duty pilot riding in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight. The incident happened Sunday on a flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco.