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What a difference a week makes: Where to catch the changing fall colors in Minnesota
The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests leaves are between 25-75 percent changed. The most colorful sights are in the state’s arrowhead region, central Minnesota and in the northeast. The Twin Cities metro area remains fairly green.
Breaking ground for better care: Minneapolis VA strives to create safer space for women veterans
The Minneapolis VA recently broke ground on a new women’s clinic. When it’s completed in two years, the new facility will not only be larger and offer more services than the current clinic, it will be specially designed to serve the specific physical and mental needs of women veterans.
What are Minnesota's undecided voters thinking about?
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with John Blanchar, director of the Social and Political Psychology Lab at the University of Minnesota Duluth to learn what’s going on inside the minds of the undecided voters.
Dreamer entrepreneur behind new Mexican flavored markets in Minneapolis
Daniel Hernandez, the owner of Colonial Market stores in Minneapolis has long dreamed of success and is bringing fresh food and jobs to parts of the city where both are in short supply.
Minnesota first responders, volunteers head south to aid in Hurricane Helene cleanup
Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide aid in response to an emergency request from North Carolina officials. Minnesota utility companies, law enforcement agencies and fire departments are sending additional help.