Minnesota

BWCA

Mining threatens Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters

Environment

The Obama administration had put a temporary stop to copper-nickel mining on the edge of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, pending environmental review. The Trump Interior Department reversed this policy, raising concerns about pollution in this hugely popular area that has been part of the National Wilderness Preservation System since 1964.

Refugee in Minnesota

How to walk on ice, and other essential winter-survival tips for newcomers to America

Education

Declining moose population in upper Midwest may be due to climate change

Environment

Battle gets messier for GOP presidential candidates

Global Politics

The death of summer jobs

The Death of American Liberalism?

One of the most traditionally lefty states in the U.S., Minnesota, is home to some of America’s biggest liberal household names, including Hubert H. Humphrey, Walter Mondale, Paul Wellstone, and Al Franken. And it’s not just the politicians who lean left. In the last 81 years, the electorate has voted for democrats in all but […]

Rep. Keith Ellison on Islamophobia and Home-Grown Terrorism

Over the last few decades, the Twin Cities have become a magnet for new immigrants. In 1980, only three percent of Minneapolis and Saint Paul residents were foreign-born, compared to 15 percent in the 2010 Census. Many refugees have found a new home in the Twin Cities, including Hmong from Laos and the largest number […]

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Recaps Super Tuesday Results

Coming up, since ending his own presidential bid, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has been a vocal spokesperson for Mitt Romney’s campaign–as the national co-chairman of the campaign. He joins The Takeaway, next.

Top of the Hour: Minnesota Prepares to Caucus, Morning Headlines

Another round of voting today in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Joining us now is Marty Owings, a political reporter for Minnesota Capital News and KFAI, our affiliate in Minneapolis. Marty tells us what he thinks the outcome might be.

No Women Running for President in 2012

Michele Bachmann announced on Wednesday that she is  disbanding her campaign. Now that she is no longer pursuing the Republican nomination, there are no other female candidates running for president. However, this absence is consistent with overall political trends: while women consist of 51 percent of the population, they hold 17 percent of congressional seats, 22 […]