U of M shuts down research center plagued by plagiarism allegations
May 16, 2025
The school announced the closure of the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity one day after its founder, Rachel Hardeman, departed.
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Minnesota lawmakers reach budget deal with days left in session
May 15, 2025
Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers planned to detail the agreement after legislative leaders shared details with their caucus members. What’s less clear is whether there is sufficient time remaining to write and pass bills by midnight Monday.
893 Essential Songs of the Current: 2005 to Now
May 13, 2025
The Current is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the 893 Essential Songs of The Current: 2005 to Now. This listener-voted countdown features 893 songs released in the past 20 years that The Current has played. Listen during the Spring Member Drive – from Monday, May 12, to Friday, May 16 – to hear the best music discoveries of the last 20 years.
Northeast Minnesota wildfires have burned thousands of acres, dozens of buildings
May 13, 2025
Fire crews are contending with another day of volatile fire conditions in northeast Minnesota on Tuesday, as they continue to battle large wildfires that have burned more than 20,000 acres and dozens of structures.
In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs
May 12, 2025
The Duluth City Council votes Monday on a controversial housing development project. It pits NIMBYs or "Not In My Backyard" opponents against so-called YIMBYs or “Yes In My Backyard,” who advocate for new housing.
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.