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St. Cloud looks to bring new life, connections to revitalize city's downtown

St. Cloud looks to bring new life, connections to revitalize city's downtown

St. Cloud is asking the Minnesota Legislature for $100 million in state bonding money to improve roads, bridges and other infrastructure. City leaders say they want to create a more vibrant, walkable downtown with more housing options.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Art Hounds: Bike shop textile art

Art Hounds: Bike shop textile art

A multi-sensory show in Owatonna Center for the Arts asks what legacy we create. 1950s rock ‘n roll comes to life in the musical “Million Dollar Quartet” at the Old Log Theatre near Excelsior, and Eric Ouren’s fiber art figures reward a close look at a bike shop in St Peter. 
by Emily Bright

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McCarthy revives immigration battles in bid to shift shutdown blame from GOP feuds

McCarthy revives immigration battles in bid to shift shutdown blame from GOP feuds

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy still faces a bloc of conservatives who oppose any short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown. He's trying to muscle through a partisan stopgap bill with border security.
by Deirdre Walsh and Lexie Schapitl

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23 art galleries, five days, two cities

23 art galleries, five days, two cities

Arts reporter Alex V. Cipolle visited 10 art galleries in Minneapolis and St. Paul for a preview of the Twin Cities Art Week, showcasing the diverse and vibrant contemporary art scene, from major institutions to neighborhood spaces, with various intriguing exhibitions.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minnesota’s new state agency focuses on children and caregivers

Minnesota’s new state agency focuses on children and caregivers

Currently, four different state agencies oversee programs for young children but during this year’s legislative session, a proposal for a new state agency was passed to consolidate those programs under one jurisdiction: the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families.
by Kyra Miles

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Kia and Hyundai recall more than 3 million vehicles due to the risk of fire

Kia and Hyundai recall more than 3 million vehicles due to the risk of fire

More than 1.6 million Hyundais and 1.7 million Kias are at risk of engine compartment fires. Owners of the affected vehicles are urged to park them outside and away from homes and buildings.
by Ayana Archie

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