Minnesota
Thursday, April 24, 2025
MN town practices art of love, one letter at a time
By Alana Horton for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Colla…
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
MN fire chiefs lean on ads, targeted messaging to boost depleted ranks
In many small Minnesota communities, city hall windows display "firefighters wanted" posters. Lack of interest is a reality local fire chiefs have to …
Monday, April 21, 2025
Report: More MN electricity is clean and homegrown
Minnesota is becoming less reliant on energy imports to power up homes and businesses. That's a key finding in the latest summary of contributions …
Significant tuition hikes expected at MN colleges
For Minnesota households planning future college enrollment, there is a good chance tuition will cost more, as public campuses facing tighter budgets …
Researchers: U.S. wouldn't see 'bang for its buck' in reviving coal
Minnesota is cited in a new research brief outlining the obstacles America would face in trying to reopen coal plants, an idea prioritized by the …
MN police chief: Drivers need to break cell phone habit
Law enforcement agencies are still trying to get the message through about the dangers and costs that stem from distracted driving. A Minnesota …
Wage theft enforcement could take a big leap in some MN counties
On the heels of courtroom victories, some Minnesota prosecutors say they'll try to replicate the success in going after more businesses suspected of …
MN tribal college looks to be key player for skilled labor training
Minnesota's unemployment rate is low, but the state still faces a skilled labor shortage. A regional college hopes to be a solution as it looks to …
MN public health workers: Safe food, water at risk with federal cuts
Minnesota officials have launched a new online tool detailing how the state is being affected by federal cuts. Public health workers keeping an eye …
Ratepayers sound off on proposed sale of Minnesota Power
Public hearings continue tonight and tomorrow for the proposed sale of Minnesota's second largest utility. The deal is drawing a lot of attention…
Minnesotans urged to act as REAL ID deadline looms large
Time is winding down for Minnesotans to upgrade their driver's license, with new federal rules soon to kick in for what's known as "REAL ID." On May …
For youth empowerment work, experts say careful wording can save the day
April is Second Chance Month, with extra focus on helping people with a criminal past keep from becoming repeat offenders. In steering Minnesota …