Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of verbal attacks from President Trump and has remained a steadfast voice on the left of the Democratic Party. I sat down with her today for a candid conversation about what her life is like now that she’s become one of the most prominent members of Congress. Later in the show, I was joined by an award-winning Minnesota State Fair baker who shared a few tips on blue ribbon-quality baking. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Updraft blog | Forecast
Nearly 20 states, including Minnesota, are suing the Trump administration over its effort to alter a federal agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.Researchers: Lengthy detention of migrant children may create lasting trauma
Gov. Tim Walz has directed state agencies to be ready to implement legal marijuana, even though the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate shows no sign of allowing it to become law.Legalizing marijuana: Can Minnesota learn from other states?
Claire Wilson is leaving the Minnesota Human Services Department at the end of the week. She resigned six weeks ago but pulled back her resignation after former Commissioner Tony Lourey stepped down.
In a landmark ruling, Judge Thad Balkman ruled in favor of Oklahoma in its lawsuit to hold the drugmaker accountable for the costs of opioid addiction in the state.
If you can get out of bed early enough to catch a summer dawn over Lake Superior in Duluth, it's a good bet that you'll get to witness a magical moment. You just have to make sure you're paying attention.Aug. 2015:'Empty lake': Struggling Mille Lacs resorts hope for winter walleye
Gov. Tim Walz will sit down with 1A on Thursday at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about state issues and answer your questions. What’s your question?
