Why 'Scaffold' struck so raw a nerve

In 1862 in Mankato, authorities hanged 38 Dakota men for their roles in the brief U.S.-Dakota war that had occurred in southwestern Minnesota that August and September. The pain of the war's aftermath lingers today. | When art offends

Appeals court: Counties don't have to hire Otto's office for MN audits

The decision turns back a challenge by State Auditor Rebecca Otto to a 2015 law giving counties more power to use private firms for financial reviews. Otto said she'll appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

After stabbing, Portland's mayor wants 2 right-wing demonstrations canceled

On Friday, a man yelled hate speech and stabbed three men, according to police. Now Portland's mayor says a pro-Trump rally and anti-Muslim march should be denied permits; the Oregon ACLU disagrees.

St. Paul fencing coach named to Hall of Fame

J. Roberto Sabalvarro coached the U.S. women's Olympic epee team to a bronze medal finish in 2012. He will be inducted into the U.S. Fencing Hall of Fame next summer in St. Louis.

Minnesota developer plans redo of former Wisconsin dog track

The project's later phases would include the construction of condominiums, an indoor sports complex, stores and more offices.

How ospreys disappeared from southern Minnesota, and came back

There are at least 80 active osprey nests in the Twin Cities area today, but when naturalist Kathy Heidel and Midday host Bob Potter spotted a family of the hawks during a 1987 nature walk, it was a rare and exciting event. | MPR 50

Bill Davis appeals sentence for stealing from Mpls. nonprofit he ran

Davis wants the U.S. Court of Appeals to review the sentence of four years and $400,000 in restitution he got for stealing from the now-defunct Community Action of Minneapolis.

Coldplay, Bieber to join Ariana Grande at Manchester concert

Ariana Grande announced Tuesday that the "One Love Manchester" show will be held at the city's Old Trafford cricket ground just under two weeks after a bomber killed 22 people at the pop singer's concert in Manchester.

Yanez trial begins at a time when charges against officers are rare

It's rare for a police officer to face charges for killing someone while on duty. But in Minnesota this week, St. Anthony officer Jeronimo Yanez faces charges in the shooting death of Philando Castile. | "Falcon Heights -- the nation is watching."