News & Features from Minnesota Public Radio

MPR photos of the week

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:28:18 -0600

In the news this week: The Arrowhead 135 endurance race, a novel idea for getting kids to pick veggies during school lunch, the Timberwolves in "Muskies" uniforms, Mitt Romney pays a visit, and more.

U.S. House digs into transportation issues

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:19:37 -0600

Two transportation bills in Congress have important implications for Minnesota, not the least of which is the potential for fewer federal dollars to flow into the state.

Sex offender wins provisional release

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:05 -0600

A civilly committed sex offender will likely be Minnesota's first provisionally released to live in a halfway house. The Minnesota Department of Human Services says release may happen within 15 days.

Attorney for Amy Senser files motion to dismiss charges

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:41:24 -0600

Amy Senser's attorney filed a motion Friday in Hennepin County District Court asking the court to dismiss two felony charges of criminal vehicular homicide against her.

Anti-tax group says lawmakers broke pledge

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:19:09 -0600

A leading anti-tax group in Minnesota is criticizing some of the most conservative members of the Legislature for breaking a pledge not to raise taxes.

Retailers' tobacco compliance reaches all-time high

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:42:06 -0600

Minnesota retailers are performing better than ever in following the law against selling tobacco to minors, a new report shows.

Slideshow: Distance skater Horace Munoz, Jr.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:55:14 -0600

With the unseasonably warm weather this February across Minnesota, the sound of skate blades on ice feels increasingly endangered. But not at the Guidant John Rose Minnesota skating oval in Roseville.

DFLers want more info on Republicans' legal hire

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:16:15 -0600

Democrats in the Minnesota Senate are calling on the Republican majority to be more transparent about their decision to hire an outside attorney.

Minn. Komen branch lauds funding reversal

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:32:10 -0600

The local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is applauding the national organization's decision to restore funding to Planned Parenthood clinics.

Romney emphasizes patriotism - a lot

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Mitt Romney talks about his love for America almost every day. Twice now, the Republican presidential front-runner has even broken into song.

Paul, Santorum make Minn. weekend campaign plans

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Ron Paul and Rick Santorum are bringing their campaigns to Minnesota this weekend.

Lawmakers prod feds to heed plan for stopping carp

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:09:05 -0600

Thirty-one members of Congress want to know how the Army Corps of Engineers will use a new report calling for separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds at Chicago to stop migration of Asian carp and other invasive species.

Michael Foods widens egg recall

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:02:38 -0600

A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination.

Minn. Orchestra launches new season with clarinet festival

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:46:59 -0600

The Minnesota Orchestra will start its new season with a clarinet festival, and a full slate of guest soloists, including concerts by the recently retired concertmaster Jorja Fleezanis.

GOP senator knocks Dayton over federal health funds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:38 -0600

A leading GOP state senator who opposes the federal health care overhaul is accusing the Dayton administration of misusing federal tax dollars to hire staff to build a state insurance exchange.