About four million people listen to 1A with Joshua Johnson each week. The show is heard on nearly 400 public radio stations across the country, including MPR. Johnson sat with MPR’s Angela Davis on stage at the Minnesota State Fair to discuss his approach to journalism and what it’s like to host a live daily talk show. R&B legends Tony! Toni! Toné! also joined the two hosts to talk about some of their hits and their plans for a reunion. ~ MPR News staff | Updraft blog | Forecast
George Reeves Jensen, 83, was charged with five counts of criminal vehicular operation. He told investigators he hit the gas accidentally instead of the brake. Prosecutors say there wasn’t enough evidence for attempted murder or assault charges.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded a state of emergency to include all of the state's 67 counties, citing the storm's "uncertain path." Georgia has made a similar declaration for a dozen counties.
American Sign Language interpreters are some of the important but mostly unsung folks working at the fair. For those who need them, they’re vital to the experience — even at the fair’s loud, high-energy concerts.
Assistant Commissioner Marie Zimmerman, who also serves as the state Medicaid director, is leaving the department Sept. 10. Her departure follows recent revelations of financial missteps at the department involving federal Medicaid money.
In the past six years, there has been a boom of breweries and cideries opening up in the city. Seven new taprooms have sprung up in that time, and as the numbers have grown, so has the local music scene.
The best field plow operators from 28 countries compete in Baudette Friday and Saturday for the title of World Plowing Champion. On the line is bragging rights — and no money.
DNR officials say after several wildlife experts reviewed the image, they agree that the animal is a canine of some sort, with a longer snout and higher and pointed ears — indicating it is a coyote.
