For a variety of reasons, the two cities just had two of the worst housing years anywhere in the Midwest. For the last two years, I’ve been watching the rise of a six-story apartment building a few ...

“By continuing federal funding through December 4th, this legislation prevents another costly shutdown, ensures constituents can continue to rely on essential government services, and gives Congress ...

The majority of the cost reductions came from bookkeeping changes. The board is also removing a pedestrian bridge and modifying a "park and ride" station.

The MPRB budget director presented the financial status of the enterprise and general funds as well as a strategic goal to increase non-property tax revenue by 20% by 2030 to limit property tax ...

What if there were something simple, natural and free that could help develop every child’s brain for language and literacy before age 5? What if children loved it? The answer is singing. Research ...

A tragic weekend renewed conversation about a 'Drones as First Responders' program, but some community and Council members have misgivings.

Dutch elm disease has ravaged the once vast population of American elms, but tree researchers in Vermont are hoping to stem the tide.

In fields like healthcare and education, there will soon be more jobs than workers to fill them. States including Minnesota are looking for solutions.

When Chris Marti arrived to protest the killing of Alex Pretti, he wanted federal officers to know: citizens are watching their conduct. He eventually told state lawmakers about that incident, saying ...

Plus: Permanent Daylight Savings time; loons and gophers; ice cream recs for the heat; Collier returns to action; and more. “According to a report by History, a survey found that support for ...

Minneapolis police are investigating two mass shootings in less than 24 hours. Nine people were shot early Sunday morning outside an Uptown nightclub, MPR News reports. Two of the victims were ...

The state has expanded requirements for mental and physical health screening, substance use support and behavioral healthcare.