We can see the impact of climate change in Minnesota and things seem bleak -- but there's still hope, experts say. I spoke with MPR's chief meteorologist Paul Huttner and Kim Cobb, a professor of earth and atmospheric sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology, about where that hope is. Listen to the full conversation here . Tomorrow at 11 a.m., we'll be discussing housing and homelessness in Minnesota with the state’s new housing commissioner, Jennifer Ho. | Forecast ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host
Supporters and opponents of recreational marijuana use disagreed loudly at the Capitol Wednesday and legislative leaders say they won't rush to pass legislation.
The grandfather of a Wisconsin girl who was kidnapped after her parents were killed in October said Wednesday that he appreciates the sympathy being expressed by the suspect's father. | Suspect's lawyers: Confession problematic for defense
Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the Labour party, had called for the vote in parliament after the resounding defeat of the Brexit deal that the prime minister had negotiated with the EU.
Harmony's 2018 rain total would have been common for a Gulf Coast city, not Minnesota. But massive rainfalls are the new normal as the climate changes. A state climatologist expects Minnesota's precipitation record to be broken again soon.
Federal prosecutors charged Brett Palkowitsch on Wednesday with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, which carries a maximum 10 years in prison.
Michael McWhorter and Joe Morris have pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges. A change of plea hearing typically means that the defendants plan to enter a guilty plea before the court.
The House has passed a Democratic measure to reopen the government through Feb. 8 and provide $14 billion in emergency spending for recent hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters. | White House: Shutdown will be worse for economy than first thought
Medtronic attorney Lola Velazquez-Aguili will lead the Commission on Judicial Selection under Gov. Tim Walz. It's deemed the hiring committee for potential judges.
