Ramsey County judge Laura Nelson says she’ll decide before the Minnesota State Fair opens Aug. 26 whether people who have gun permits may carry their firearms onto the Falcon Heights fairgrounds. - Previously Lawsuit says State Fair must allow people to carry guns - Earlier The Minnesota State Fair prepares for a smaller, safer return - More State Fair won't mandate masks, receives pushback
The fast-moving developments in Afghanistan over the weekend hit home for thousands of Minnesota veterans who spent time in that country over the past two decades. - Get in touch MPR seeks Afghan perspectives from Minnesota
Most Minnesota school districts are only recommending, not requiring masks. Administrators say they worry about what the divide on masking will mean for keeping kids safe and maintaining enrollment. - K-12 State urges masks for all inside schools as cases climb - List Here's where masks and vaccines are required in Minnesota
Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the capital’s airport on Monday as thousands tried to flee the country after the Taliban seized power with stunning speed. Some clung to the side of a U.S. military transport plane before takeoff, in a widely shared video that captured the sense of desperation as America’s 20-year war comes to a chaotic end. - Taliban take over Afghanistan What we know and what's next - Concerns over U.S. terror threats rising As Taliban hold grows - Watchdog group Sounding the warning about Afghanistan's meltdown for wears
New U.S. census data shows the bulk of Minnesota’s population growth over the past decade took place in the Twin Cities metro, paralleled by an increase of Minnesotans of color. - Nationwide U.S. is diversifying, white population shrinking - What the new census data shows about race Depends on how you look at it
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The Minnesota Department of Health says the 5,599 cases of COVID-19 infection among vaccinated people represent a tiny fraction of the state’s immunized population. - Friday Caseloads, hospital needs edge up as summer swing continues - Shot incentive $100 is big vaccine draw in Minnesota - Delta is surging What you need to know to stay safe - Minnesota Where masks and vaccines are required
“It is an exciting and critical time for public media, with tremendous opportunities to deliver quality journalism in new ways, connect with new audiences and more intentionally serve diverse communities, I am honored to lead this organization alongside the talented team at APMG.” - Jean Taylor Taylor will begin her duties as CEO on Aug. 23, 2021.
With a scheduled open on Aug. 26, fair officials have not yet made decisions on restrictions or mask requirements, but there's growing concern among health experts about gatherings of large groups of people, even outdoors. - Delta is surging Here's what you need to know to stay safe
Cheering crowds lined both sides of a mile of White Bear Avenue in St. Paul on Sunday to celebrate their hometown Olympic champion. - Suni Lee's win Shining a bright light on the Hmong legacy - Tears and cheers Lee family reacts to Suni making gold - Timeline From St. Paul to stardom