TPT announces furloughs after federal grant for kid's show wasn't renewed
May 8, 2025
Twin Cities Public Television is among 44 public media stations that received grants from the U.S. Department of Education and have been told to stop the funded work immediately.
Minnesota graduation rates reach historic high after pandemic slide
May 7, 2025
Just over 84 percent of Minnesota’s high school seniors graduated last year — the highest rate the state has ever recorded, data released Wednesday shows. State schools made significant gains after losing ground in the COVID-19 pandemic.
For 50 years, Hmong immigrants and their children have shaped Minnesota culture
May 2, 2025
In honor of 50 years of Hmong refugee resettlement and immigration to Minnesota, MPR News will feature Hmong Minnesotans in a variety of careers through the month of May as part of our “ChangeMakers” series. This series highlights Minnesotans from diverse and often underrepresented backgrounds who are making an impact.
Patisserie owner Marc Heu found a home in Minnesota’s Hmong community
May 1, 2025
Unlike many Hmong families who sought refuge in the United States after the Vietnam War, Marc Heu’s family located to French Guiana in South America. He says growing up in French Guiana was difficult for him at times.
U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor
April 28, 2025
University of Minnesota officials are facing accusations they mishandled claims of plagiarism against a prominent professor who delivered millions of dollars in grant money to the university.
Live updates: Much of Minnesota under tornado watch as storms hit
April 28, 2025
After one round of thunderstorms moved across Minnesota on Monday morning, attention turned to a second, potentially much more dangerous round of storms during the afternoon and evening hours.
Moderate risk of severe weather Monday for Minnesota
April 28, 2025
Monday brings a moderate risk of severe weather with a significant threat of tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Expect multiple rounds of storms as warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s combine with dewpoints in the 60s, creating favorable conditions for severe weather to develop throughout the day.
Video: Franz Ferdinand play a semi-acoustic set of songs from 'The Human Fear' at The Current
April 28, 2025
Three members of Franz Ferdinand — Alex Kapranos, Rob Hardy and Julian Corrie — visited The Current to play songs and to chat with host Mac Wilson.
Out to Lunch: Anton Treuer has found healing in learning to love all parts of his identity
April 24, 2025
Anton Treuer is a professor of Ojibwe language, history and culture at Bemidji State University. His most recent book, “Where Wolves Don't Die,” won the 2025 Minnesota Book Award for young adult literature.
Walz keeps one foot in national spotlight, other at home as State of the State address arrives
April 23, 2025
The Democratic governor has been a constant critic of the Trump administration since losing the vice presidential race. His speech tonight at the Capitol could strike a balance between being a prominent federal voice and showing he’s attentive to the challenges of fashioning a new budget with a split Legislature.