Minnesota
Under federal budget bill, how would your electricity bill fare?
If the federal government finalizes the budget reconciliation bill in play, pro-consumer voices in Minnesota warn the changes will not be friendly to …
Assessing compliance with MN's Right to Repair law one year in
New Minnesota laws take effect this week but consumer and environmental watchdogs are looking back on one from last year designed to bolster product r…
MN ag group, promoting local food systems, sues feds over canceled grant
Farm-linked organizations, including one from Minnesota, are ratcheting up legal pressure over canceled federal grants, saying projects designed to …
Expert: Do not overlook mental health issues in young children
Minnesota teens are using their summer break to set aside added stress and anxiety they deal with during school and as the age group gets more attenti…
MN prepares to memorialize Melissa and Mark Hortman
Minnesotans have a chance Friday to pay respects to House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband as this month's political assassination cont…
Environmental justice activism finds energy in MN's Latino communities
Minnesotans are cooling off after last weekend's extreme heat but communities bearing the brunt of environmental injustice said there will be more cli…
Community solar lives on in Minnesota
Minnesota's high-profile community solar program will stick around after state lawmakers opted not to approve a sunset provision. Assistance groups …
MN raises a glass to a powerful and sustainable grain
CLARIFICATION: In the initial release of this story, the photo caption included a typo that resulted in an unintentional racial slur. In discussions …
A song a day keeps doctors at bay in Midwest choirs
By Frankie (Amy) Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servi…
Honoring Rep. Hortman through acts of public service
Minnesotans gathered at the state Capitol last night for a candlelight vigil for Rep. Melissa Hortman, D-Brooklyn Park, after she was assassinated …
Protecting furry friends from wildfire smoke
Minnesota's transition to the warmer months has been rough when factoring in air quality. Just like in 2023, there are occasional bouts of unhealthy …
After Hortman assassination, MN civic trainers dig deeper for bipartisanship
The weekend assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman is seen by many as a setback in recruiting future civic leaders who seek out bipartisa…