April | 2013 | Statewide | Minnesota Public Radio News

Health care jobs saved Minnesota

Paul Tosto April 26, 2013, 12:30 PM Apr 26, 2013

Health care jobs saved our bacon in the recession. The industry continued to grow jobs during the worst economic conditions in decades.

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Winona State University welcomes new president

Elizabeth Baier April 19, 2013, 7:32 AM Apr 19, 2013

Scott Olson will officially be inaugurated as the president of Winona State University this afternoon.

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Flood trends are troublesome for Fargo-Moorhead

Dan Gunderson April 18, 2013, 12:40 PM Apr 18, 2013

The trend in recent history is toward ever larger floods. If that trend continues, at some point there will be a Red River flood that Fargo-Moorhead cannot defend against.

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Photos: The dark and long winter

Michael Olson April 15, 2013, 10:41 AM Apr 15, 2013

Midwesterners have a reputation for tolerating, even embracing winter. But this long winter is testing even the most hearty among them.

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Indian tribes now eligible for direct disaster aid

Dan Gunderson April 12, 2013, 7:15 AM Apr 12, 2013

Tribal governments can now directly request a disaster declaration from the president.

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Four candidates seek Red Wing mayoral seat

Elizabeth Baier April 11, 2013, 2:01 PM Apr 11, 2013

Four people want to to be Red Wing’s next mayor, and chances are good that whoever wins will not have a connection to the frac sand mining industry.

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Photos: April snowstorm sloshes through Minnesota

Michael Olson April 11, 2013, 5:32 AM Apr 11, 2013

Freezing rain and snow soaks Minnesota in a late winter storm. Downed trees and dangerous road conditions reported across the state. Here is a look at what people are saying and sharing on social media about the storm.

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