For almost four decades, Mayo Clinic has raised peregrine falcons as part of a national recovery effort to save what had been an endangered species. Now, the peregrine falcon program is a beloved part of the world-renowned hospital's offerings.
Democratic governor candidate Amy Klobuchar has picked former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer as her running mate.
It’s been two weeks since a wildfire began about two miles away from Two Harbors, near Betty’s Pies on Highway 61. The iconic shop was spared, as were many homes and businesses, thanks to the work of wildland firefighters. Fireline EMT Kael Keilwitz’s photographs help tell the story of extinguishing the blaze.
Public voting is now open for the third annual Karin Larson YourClassical Prize! Winners in each category will be announced on June 12. Each winner receives a cash prize and a recording studio session.
Authorities say the destructive Stewart Trail wildfire northeast of Two Harbors is now fully contained. Wildland firefighting crews on the North Shore have been aided by cooler, more humid weather and light rain.
These are dogs that have never been outside, seen grass or had extensive human contact, Liv Hagen, welfare director for Animal Humane Society, told the MPR News Morning Edition show Thursday.
The Minnesota Orchestra welcomed 2026 with its annual “Nordic Soundscapes Festival” in January. With music by Jean Sibelius and Hans Abrahamsen, the festival was a bright spot of warmth during winter. Lurking in the shadows, however, was the news that the Minnesota Orchestra was in a $4.2 million deficit from its previous fiscal year.
Host Steve Staruch speaks with Minnesota Opera cast members Amanda Batista and Won Whi Choi, as well as Principal Coach and Chorus Director Celeste Marie Johnson. Listen now!
The Minnesota House of Representatives voted to approve a proposal to create an independent watchdog office aimed at preventing fraud and improving oversight of state government.
Small Minnesota towns are seeing big returns on their investments into the arts. This story on arts in southwest Minnesota is the first part in an MPR News series on how art shapes rural economies.