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February 8, 2019 4:00 AM

Reader suggestions: Books we should teach in schools

The decision to pull two books from reading lists for Duluth's high school students has sparked discussion about what literature should be required reading. We've compiled a list of books that MPR News readers said they'd recommend high school students be required to read.

by Sara Porter

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February 4, 2019 10:39 AM

What Minnesotans have to say about legalizing recreational marijuana

Efforts to legalize recreational marijuana failed in the 2019 legislative session, but here’s what some Minnesotans had to say about it.

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January 23, 2019 1:44 PM

Minnesotans share their stories of traveling for labor and delivery services

Since we launched a series of reports on rural maternity care, we've heard from many people across the state about their struggles finding a place to deliver their baby. Here are a few.

by Catharine Richert

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December 10, 2018 1:00 PM

What should Minnesota do with its budget surplus?

As we reported on the show last week, state officials project Minnesota will have a $1.5 billion dollar budget surplus over the next two years. Now we're asking Minnesotans: What do you think we should DO with that surplus?

by Julie Siple, Briana Bierschbach, Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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October 31, 2018 11:26 AM

Video: Election Day 101

The midterm election is less than a week away. Are you sure you are ready to cast your ballot on Nov. 6? Watch this video before you head into the voting booth.

by Jiwon Choi

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August 6, 2018 12:10 PM

Video: What's a primary election?

Minnesota has an unusually long list of races on the primary ballot this year including governor, both U.S. Senate seats, all eight congressional seats, secretary of state, auditor and attorney general. Here's what you need to know before heading to the voting booth.

by Jiwon Choi

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June 18, 2018 12:00 AM

Minnesota's Line 3 oil pipeline proposal: The basics

If you follow the news at all, you've probably heard about an oil pipeline proposal called Line 3. Another boring infrastructure project? Think again.

by Dan Kraker and Cody Nelson

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May 3, 2018 2:17 PM

Go on, get your hands dirty: Your gardening questions, answered

Now that the sun has come out and most of the snow has finally melted, lots of Minnesotans are itching to get in the garden. Here are some of your gardening questions, answered.

by Kerri Miller, Sara Porter and Jo Erickson

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March 5, 2018 9:28 AM

Snow day fun: How to make the most of a day when school is closed

A few ideas on how to avoid cabin fever and making the most of an unexpected school cancelation.

by Matt Mikus and MPR News Staff

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November 6, 2017 4:10 PM

Demystifying the complex world of water: Your questions, answered

You ask, we answer. Here are five of your questions related to water, answered by MPR News reporters.

by Cody Nelson and Kirsti Marohn

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