• Minnesota Public Radio
  • Stations
      Cancel
    • NewsMPR News mprnews.org
    • The CurrentThe Current thecurrent.org
    • ClassicalClassical MPR classicalmpr.org
    • Minnesota Public Radiompr.org
  • MPR Information
    MPR Information
    Cancel
    • Give Now
    • Archive
    • Events
      • Tickets
      • Events Calendar
      • MPR Custom Travel
    • Shop
    • About us
      • Radio Heartland
      • Wonderground Radio
      • Company Information
      • Stations
      • Public Insight Journalism
      • Contact Info
      • Press Room
      • MPR People
      • Career Opportunities
      • Partners
      • Educational Sponsors
      • Minnesotans for MPR
      • Tapes & Transcripts
      • Tower Rental
    • Members
      • Member Benefits
      • Sustaining Membership
      • More Ways to Give
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Member
    • Give Now
Search MPR
Cancel
Statewide

MPR News From our outstate correspondents

By Robert Boos

Robert Boos
rboos@mpr.org

Proposed immigration rule change would shorten wait time for some

Robert BoosRobert Boos January 6, 2012, 3:36 PM Jan 6, 2012
2

The federal government is proposing a rule change that would shorten family separations for people trying to fix their immigration status.

Read more →

Minn. hawala to re-open with small money transfers

Robert BoosRobert Boos January 6, 2012, 2:24 PM Jan 6, 2012
1

A money transfer business that sends remittances from Minnesota to Somalia says it will re-open Friday to allow transfers in small dollar amounts.

Read more →

Eyes on Linden Ave. as possible stadium site

Robert BoosRobert Boos January 6, 2012, 5:00 AM Jan 6, 2012
5

Supporters call the intersection of Linden Avenue and 16th Street the “back door” to downtown Minneapolis, and say a stadium there would make a great portal to the city.

Read more →

Conservation groups: Is clean water Legacy money making a difference?

Robert BoosRobert Boos January 5, 2012, 9:37 PM Jan 5, 2012

Ensuring water projects funded through the state’s Legacy Amendment are making a difference — and proving it to the public — is a challenge for conservationists and those who oversee Legacy money.

Read more →

Ramsey County attorney puts breaks on citizen challenge to stadium

Robert BoosRobert Boos January 5, 2012, 7:01 PM Jan 5, 2012

The Ramsey County attorney’s office has sidetracked a citizen challenge to the county’s plans for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.

Read more →

Foley private security deal on hold

Robert BoosRobert Boos January 5, 2012, 5:58 PM Jan 5, 2012
1

A plan to use a private security contractor to police a central Minnesota town is on hold.

Read more →

Investigators to examine alert response following chemical leak at nuclear plant

Robert BoosRobert Boos January 5, 2012, 5:26 PM Jan 5, 2012
1

Inspectors for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are at the Prairie Island Nuclear plant to observe Xcel Energy’s response to an alert.

Read more →

Like magic, Harry Potter’s owl spotted across US

Robert BoosRobert Boos January 5, 2012, 3:59 PM Jan 5, 2012
1

A species of majestic, mostly white owls is being sighted in abundant numbers this winter far from its native Arctic habitat.

Read more →

Traffic fatalities in Minn. at lowest numbers since 1944

Robert BoosRobert Boos January 4, 2012, 8:07 PM Jan 4, 2012

Better traffic enforcement, education, and engineering have led to the lowest number of deaths on the roads since 1944.

Read more →

  • Member Supported · Join Now ›
    “MPR is an important part of my commitment toward maintaining a healthy lifestyle.” —Elizabeth from St. Paul, MN
  • Sponsor
  • Latest from MPR News Blogs
    • NewsCut

      Good night and good news

    • Capitol View® - MPR News

      Politics Friday: Should we stop trusting pre-election polling?

  • Sponsor
Sponsor
More MPR News
  • Listen Live
  • Audio help
  • MPR News on iOS
  • MPR News on Android
  • MPR News blogs
  • iOS Streaming app
  • Android Streaming app
  • Podcasts
  • RSS feeds
  • Program schedule
  • Station directory
  • About Minnesota Public Radio
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Become a Member
  • Volunteer
  • Fundraising Credentials
  • Terms of use
  • Your privacy rights
  • Public Inspection Files

Minnesota Public Radio ©2022. All rights reserved.