North Star Stories

Today: a judge's ruling overrides tribal authority, why your keyless car is at risk of being stolen, and a warning about illegal use of hydraulic jets.

In today's broadcast, are state trails safe for electric motorbikes? Then, as summer approaches, it's time to slow down on Minnesota's roads. And, a push to keep students in Northern Minnesota closer to home.

In today's stories, the State takes steps to honor tribal nations.  How ancestral knowledge is changing our approach to forest fires. And the state wants feedback from farmers about protecting our groundwater.

In today's segment: why new immigrants to Minnesota now have a shorter timeframe to get settled, the state supreme court weighs in on toplessness, and Bemidji's Fire Chief receives a prestigious award.

Today, after decades, sacred indigenous artifacts will go back to their tribe. Then, how the federal budget may affect services for domestic violence survivors. And, the Fond du Lac Band enters the cannabis business.   

In today's stories, new civilian oversight for the Minneapolis Police Department. The fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd renews calls for racial healing, justice, and equity. 

Today, a viral trend on TikTok is raising alarms in Minnesota schools. And, the impact the murder of George Floyd had on Minnesota's immigrant communities.  

In today's program, concerns about the suicide rates in Greater Minnesota. Then, Minnesota's young adults tell us how the Murder of George Floyd has impacted their lives. And, Maplewood Mall welcomes a new Pan Asian Center.

In today's segment, how Brooklyn Center is reshaping its approach to public safety. Business owners talk about the impact George Floyd's murder is still having today. And, new career programs that will help get students into the workforce faster.

Today, we begin our weeklong series of special reports recognizing the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd…an event that reshaped our state.

Today, new transportation options in the Northern Metro. We take you to East Central Minnesota for one of the oldest festivals celebrating diversity. And, how the community is coming together to recognize the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder.

In today's broadcast, federal cuts are affecting Lake Superior, how new immigrants navigate the current financial times, and an Eden Prairie teacher takes top honors.

In today's stories, Mankato Regional Airport receives an award amid funding issues. Then, construction season begins on state roads, what Minnesota's drivers need to know. And new mining regulations may impact the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

In today's segment, Governor Walz heads to Washington, why it's always a good time to prioritize mental health, and who gets to cash in on cannabis in Minnesota?

Today, Leech Lake is warning about an online ad that's too good to be true. Then, what does it mean for a northern community to keep a local manufacturer? And, Minnesota schools set a new record, according to a newly released report. 

Today, why mosquito numbers could surge mid-summer. We look at how state tests may be failing some students and schools. And a Minnesota tribe is betting on the future. 

Target's decision to make a million-dollar donation is drawing even more criticism, communities in Greater Minnesota prepare for fire season, and electric vehicle drivers get a power boost.

In today's stories, a push to limit vaccine options in our state. We'll explore the debate around vaccine safety. Then, a familiar face steps in to save a Minnesota company.

A Supreme Court ruling on guns sparks debate over age and safety. Plus, how a shoplifter's arrest may have prevented a mass tragedy in our state.

Minnesota has a new State Senator. An incident in Rochester, Minnesota, brings questions about where we are as a society. And a St. Paul landmark will be getting a new name. 

An emergency quarantine has been instituted for parts of northern Minnesota. The fishing opener is this weekend. We explain why some have been fishing legally since the ice melted. And, why one Minnesota school district will be starting classes early in the fall. 

The state is making it easier for gun owners to keep their firearms safe. Some Minnesotans living with autism respond to claims by the federal government about the developmental disability. And, Native American healthcare clinics are bracing for major budget cuts. 

The state could end up paying to relocate a Minnesota sports landmark. Some Northern Minnesota towns are missing visits from their neighbors. And, are state pharmacies becoming an endangered species? 

A rescue operation saves hundreds of animals across the state. A proposed federal bill has some communities concerned about voter registration. And, Minnesota's largest credit union is spreading its wings.

A recent ICE arrest at work has many questioning what federal officers can require of employers. And yet another change to student loan repayments leaves former college students in our state struggling financially.