'We are tenacious:' Transgender Day of Remembrance marks communities‘ losses, strength
November 21, 2024
Members of the transgender community, allies and state leaders gathered to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance at the state Capitol rotunda Wednesday.
Participants held a moment of silence for two trans women, Liara Kaylee Tsai and Savannah Ryan Williams, killed within the year. Tsai, of Minneapolis, was found dead of stab wounds in June. Williams was shot and killed in November 2023 in Minneapolis.
Minnesota’s multifaith leaders offer wisdom in this fraught political moment
November 19, 2024
Faith leaders from a range of backgrounds gathered recently to share wisdom and connection at a time of intense political polarization.
Minneapolis punk show mass shooting victims react as teen takes plea deal
November 13, 2024
Cyrell Boyd is headed to treatment at the Red Wing juvenile facility for his role in the Nudieland shooting in August 2023. At a hearing Tuesday, victims spoke to him about the shooting’s impact.
It's time to rank YourClassical Christmas Favorites!
November 11, 2024
YourClassical Christmas Favorites is back! This year, we’re taking the top 25 songs from last year as voted by you, our listeners, and are asking you to rank them so we can create the YourClassical Christmas Favorites special that will air in December. Vote now!
Get to know Minnesota Now’s new host Nina Moini through the people who shaped her
November 11, 2024
Nina Moini is the new host of Minnesota Now, Monday-Thursdays at noon. She looks back at her journalism career and people who shaped her work.
Expecting a tie in the Minnesota House, party leaders look to share power
November 7, 2024
Two House speakers at the same time isn’t an option, but DFL and GOP leaders said Wednesday they may divide up which party takes the speakership and which party holds lead positions on key committees.
YourClassical Storytime: 'Millions of Cats'
November 6, 2024
What happens when an old man goes out on a trip to find his wife the perfect cat and returns with far too many mouths to feed? Find out in Millions of Cats, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Alex Simpson, music by Bohuslav Martinú, and illustrations and story by Wanda Gág.
Election 2024 live updates: Control of Minnesota House still unknown
November 6, 2024
The results will determine what lawmakers can move forward in terms of the state’s next two-year budget funding public schools, health care programs, law enforcement and a range of state agencies.
Election Day live updates: Voters turn out as polls open across Minnesota
November 5, 2024
Get ready to vote, Minnesota. Election Day is here and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the state. Some smaller towns with less than 500 residents are allowed to open their polls later at 10 a.m., but most choose to open at 7 a.m.
Find information about candidates on your ballot and more election resources at MPR News’ Your Vote MN.
A Native-led nonprofit hopes for record turnout at the polls
November 4, 2024
As the Native vote gets more attention, organizers with the Make Voting a Tradition campaign help community members learn about the issues, register to vote and hear from some of the candidates running for office.