Jan. 28, 2019 Today we examined an issue affecting people who live in rural communities in Minnesota. Since 2000 there's been a big drop in the number of hospitals in small towns that provide labor and delivery services. Our guests discussed what’s behind that and what it means for families. Tomorrow we will talk about the extreme cold we are experiencing and how to stay safe. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host |Forecast
Several Minnesota schools have announced that they will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chills forecasted. Walz: No call for statewide school closure | Weather blog: Updraft
Bills to legalize recreational marijuana and regulate its use in Minnesota were introduced in the House and Senate, but it's unclear if they will be heard this session.
State officials are notifying consumers of a recall of raw turkey pet food from Woody's Pet Food Deli. Salmonella contamination was found after the state Health Department identified a human case linked to the pet food.
Fewer firms increased capital spending compared to the October survey responses, but the cutback appeared to be concentrated more in structures than in information and communication technology investments.
The RNC backed Trump's bid for re-election in 2020. More Democrats have been announcing their intentions to run. Ken Rudin talked about everything that's happened in politics this past week.
Pets found in vehicles in the coming subzero cold snap will be taken into "protective custody, and that could mean that we break your window to get your dog out," the city's animal control director says.