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MPR News Host Angela Davis talked with Anthony Taylor and Ashley Bredemus, two winter outdoors enthusiasts about changing our perception of winter and the opportunity the season provides to appreciate those around us. Explore some of the tips they shared on enjoying this Minnesota winter rather than just enduring it.
Winter storm warnings are up from the Twin Cities south into Iowa and east into Wisconsin. The precise storm track is still in flux but a major winter storm will impact most of southern Minnesota from the Twin Cities south and east Friday. - Live updates Track the latest weather details - Follow on Twitter For weather warnings, updated forecast and more
For the past couple weeks, a young loon nicknamed “Gilligan" has been trapped in the ice in a lake near Nevis, Minn. The loon's plight has captured the attention of people around the world. It has also raised questions about just how much humans should intervene to save a single water bird.
Prosecutors told jurors that the ex-Brooklyn Center officer acted recklessly in firing her service weapon in disregard of her substantial training and sworn duty. The defense described it as an accident, that she intended to stun Wright, not kill him. - Explainer What will jurors hear about Daunte Wright? - What to know about the trial 8 key questions, answered - Watch Witnesses take the stand in Kimberly Potter trial
The Splendid Table prepared the perfect guide for the holiday season. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora
Researchers in northern Minnesota captured a video of an enormous black bear this fall, weighing an estimated 700 pounds. Ironically, bears in the state tend to grow bigger in years with poor supplies of natural food.
Two views of the Minnesota police officer who killed Daunte Wright will collide in opening statements at her manslaughter trial. The defense claims that Kimberly Potter made an innocent mistake by pulling her handgun instead of her Taser when she shot Wright in April as he sought to pull away from a traffic stop. The prosecution will portray a veteran officer who had undergone extensive training that warned against such a mix-up. - Potter trial A look at the case before the trial begins Wednesday - #AskMPRNews What questions do you have about the trial? - Kimberly Potter trial 8 key questions, answered - Derek Chauvin How a previous trial is impacting the Kimberly Potter case
The former Brooklyn Center police officer is facing manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Daunte Wright — a 20-year-old Black man. Jury selection wrapped up last week. - Jury chosen Opening statements Wednesday - #AskMPRNews What questions do you have about the trial? - Kimberly Potter trial 8 key questions, answered - Explainer Who are the jurors for trial of Kimberly Potter?
Hosted by two commercial row-crop farmers and a dairy farmer, Field Work is a podcast that provides space for frank, realistic discussions about the benefits and challenges of sustainable agriculture. Hosts Zach Johnson, Mitchell Hora, and Tara Vander Dussen (who joined the team in season four) explore the successes and challenges farmers experience as they adopt new practices, while still getting into the weeds on the difficulties. Listen to episodes about soil health