Following a day of dueling press conferences and withering accusations of racism on one side and unpatriotic hatred on the other, the Trump-Omar standoff continues.

With Agate Days, Moose Lake polishes image of the state gem

Jul 15th, 2019 4m 30s

An estimated 3,000 people came for the 50th anniversary of the festival.

Trump digs in against Dem congresswomen; they're firing back

Jul 15th, 2019 21m 45s

Unfazed by widespread criticism, President Trump intensified his incendiary comments about four Democratic congresswomen of color, urging them to get out if they don't like things going on in America. They fired back at what they called his "xe

Americans want to spend time outdoors, but work stands in the way

Jul 15th, 2019 51m 14s

Thirty-one percent of people cited work as their major barrier to spending time outside, according to the APM Research Lab's latest survey.

50 years since Blood, Sweat and Tears (and other bands) went to space on Apollo 11 mixtapes

Jul 15th, 2019 1m 43s

According to Vanity Fair, the astronauts were each given a compact cassette player for recording mission notes, and a friend of theirs loaded the tapes with their favorite songs.

Older workers aren't hurting the economy, they're stimulating it

Jul 15th, 2019 38m 40s

Many economists and millennials believe older workers are hurting the job market and killing the economy, but research suggests they're stimulating it. MPR News' Chris Farrell filled in for MPR News host Kerri Miller.

ICE makes a handful of arrests, spreads fear in immigrant communities

Jul 15th, 2019 12m 14s

MPR News' Chris Farrell, filling in for Kerri Miller, spoke with an immigration law expert about President Trump's weekend ICE raids.

ICE makes a handful of arrests, spreads fear in immigrant communities

Jul 15th, 2019 12m 14s

MPR News' Chris Farrell, filling in for Kerri Miller, spoke with an immigration law expert about President Trump's weekend ICE raids.

Minneapolis church hosts Mass -- and legal clinic for immigrants

Jul 15th, 2019 3m 42s

As federal authorities confirmed stepped-up immigration enforcement across the United States over the weekend, immigrants in Minnesota with legal status -- and those without -- said their fears were growing more real by the hour.

On the campaign trail, Klobuchar sharpens electability message

Jul 15th, 2019 3m 54s

Sen. Amy Klobuchar campaigned over the weekend in Iowa, where she tried to distinguish herself from the large field of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls.

Somali-Americans in Minnesota mourn death of 'inspirational' Somali journalist

Jul 15th, 2019 3m 49s

Members of the Somali community in Minnesota and around the world are mourning the death of journalist Hodan Nalayeh. She accentuated positive narratives about Somalia and Somalis — accounts she shared with millions of people through her intern

Despite Trump's outcry, St. Louis Park locals not so fired up on pledge debate

Jul 12th, 2019 3m 45s

For all the national clamoring around the City Council's decision to cut the Pledge of Allegiance from its meetings, several St. Louis Park residents interviewed Friday weren't aware the council made the change in the first place, let alone the

Norm Coleman: 'I hope to keep livin' until the clock runs out'

Jul 12th, 2019 5m 3s

This coming Monday, former U.S. Senator and St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman will undergo surgery to remove some of his lung. Anyone who has cancer or who has had cancer knows it can be a roller coaster of physical and emotional ups and downs. MPR's

The absurd, hilarious classic you shouldn't skip

Jul 12th, 2019 1m 50s

Brandy O'Briant first reluctantly picked up "The Master and Margarita" in college, but it's one of the novels she continues to re-read.

It's about to get tropical in Minnesota

Jul 12th, 2019 4m 34s

University of Minnesota Professor emeritus appropriately wore a tropical-themed shirt to his weekly weather chat with MPR's Cathy Wurzer. This coming week is going to get warm and wet.

First-place Minnesota Twins return to action after the All-Star break

Jul 12th, 2019 4m 53s

The Twins begin a three-game series Friday night in Cleveland, against the team that's trailing them in the American League Central standings by 5.5 games.

Abby Jeanne performs at 7th St Entry on Friday night

Jul 12th, 2019 1m 5s

Jeanne told the Wisconsin Gazette a few years ago that it took time for her to come to terms with making music her career.

New U of M head to focus on budget and student health

Jul 11th, 2019 2m 40s

University of Minnesota's first female president says she wants to focus on budget and student mental health.

More than 400 sexual assaults reported on MN campuses; fewer than half investigated

Jul 11th, 2019 3m 43s

Of 416 total cases reported to Minnesota colleges and universities, 40 percent were investigated by the institutions, according to recently released state data. Experts say it may signal positive changes in the reporting process.

Once-threatened peregrines flying high across Minnesota

Jul 11th, 2019 1m 44s

In less than 20 years' time, the peregrine falcon has bounced back from "endangered to fully recovered." Staff and volunteers at Tettagouche State Park just wrapped up their peregrine banding program for the year.

Taxpayers helped fund 'Tonight Show' Super Bowl broadcast from Minnesota

Jul 11th, 2019 4m 41s

Jimmy Fallon sprinkled Minnesota references throughout his "Tonight Show" remote broadcast after the 2018 Super Bowl. Minnesota gave the show almost $267,000 despite some misgivings about the subsidy.

Art Hounds: A dog's tale of love and grief

Jul 11th, 2019 5m 30s

Plus, Art Hounds recommend the Vintage Band Festival in Northfield and "Holding On: Unexpected Stories of World War II" in Minneapolis.

Photos: Once-threatened peregrines flying high across Minnesota

Jul 11th, 2019 1m 44s

What you need to know about Acosta's role in the Epstein case

Jul 11th, 2019 13m 53s

Jeffrey Epstein was charged with sex trafficking on Monday. Now a plea deal that Alex Acosta brokered with him back in 2008, before becoming labor secretary, is facing new scrutiny.

Avoiding water-borne illness this summer

Jul 10th, 2019 4m 6s

Contamination at three Minneapolis beaches and reported illness among several Lake Minnetonka visitors has many worried about getting sick when they swim.