Minnesota could host the first World's Fair in the U.S. in 40 years, if its bid is successful. A delegation made a pitch in Paris this week for Minnesota to host the 2027 World Expo in Bloomington.
Former Secretary of State Mark Ritchie was a member of the delegation. He told MPR News that the chosen site has all of the infrastructure the event would need.
"There is the perfect site because it's so close by light rail, to the airport to downtown Minneapolis, downtown St. Paul," Ritchie said. "It's on the way towards the Mayo Clinic. It's near the amenities of the Mall of America, all of the parks that Bloomington has, river rides, and all of that."
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According to a statement Tuesday, the proposal also includes changes in policing to prevent stops like the one that preceded Wright's killing in April 2021.
Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare, life-threatening medical condition that occurs in roughly three out of every 100,000 births. In Minneapolis, one mother who survived works to help others.
There were a number of eye-opening findings in the Jan. 6 committee's fourth hearing that showed the depth and breadth of Trump and his allies' pressure on local and state officials.
After a nice break Wednesday, the heat returns for many on Thursday. We have a comfortable Wednesday night first with lows in the 60s south, 50s north. Dew points also increase the next 36 hours with spotty thunderstorms possible Thursday night into Saturday.
A facility opening in Minneapolis will be the largest shelter for homeless youth in Minnesota. Catholic Charities converted a former senior living community to house up to 30 young people, as well as case managers, counselors and other staff.
State Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was impeached and removed from office by South Dakota lawmakers for crimes and wrongdoings before and after fatally hitting Joe Boever on a highway shoulder.
Over the past few weeks as part of the North Star Journey project, chef and writer Mecca Bos has cooked culturally important dishes of Minnesota prepared by other local chefs. Her latest was a journey to learn about a much older and local approach to food.
