Podcast Episodes

Drought now covers 76 percent of Minnesota after recent heat waves

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 76 percent of Minnesota is in drought. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says recent heat waves have dried out s…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parts of the BWCA reopen to overnight camping

State legislators from across the country are vowing to introduce legislation that makes it possible for residents to directly sue federal agents who…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

St. Paul police chief accuses mayor of sexual harassment

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is accusing Mayor Kaohly Her of sexual harassment. A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed that an investigation is u…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk challenges anti-nudification law. St. Paul Mayor Her accused of inappropriate comments

One of the lawmakers who led an anti-nudification bill in the Minnesota House says she expected AI companies to challenge the law. It bans technology…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Minnesota wildfires continue; Cyberattack targets Minnesota water

Wildfires in northeast Minnesota have taken a heavy toll on Ely's tourism economy, with some business owners reporting profits are down as much as 70…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are more than 50 percent contained, firefighting officials say

Firefighting officials say the wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are more than 50 percent contained. While fighting fires and protecting property r…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Senate candidates debate on MPR News; Walz talks special session

The Democratic U.S. Senate candidates debated issues and approaches today in their last one-on-one debate before the primary election.

And Gov. Tim W…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

DFL U.S. Senate hopefuls Craig, Flanagan to debate live at 11 a.m. on MPR News

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vance Boelter sentenced to life in prison for attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and their families

The National Forest Service says it will reopen nearly 40 percent of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the public next week, barring signi…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Friday marks 6 months since Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal agent

1 month, 3 weeks ago