College students in Northfield helped Democrats win in 2020. But will they vote for Biden in 2024?
In the overwhelmingly Democrat-leaning community, there was a disconnect between voter support and candidate positions.
Trump returning to Minnesota for GOP fundraiser, despite threat to never come back if he lost state in 2020
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
Minnesotans struggle to escape COVID-19's tentacles
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Joseph Johns, firefighter killed in Minneapolis shootout, remembered for his kindness
"He would drop anything at any moment," one friend said. "And I think the legacy that he is leaving is one people should strive for he was a really good human — hard to come by these days."
How Sen. Nicole Mitchell's burglary charges are affecting the Minnesota Legislature
Major bills have still not been voted on. But the legislative business has slowed because of the controversial return of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was charged last month with felony burglary.
Passionate protesters divide the University of Minnesota campus
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
Anti-abortion ad taking over Minnesota airwaves makes misleading claims
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
How Minnesota authorities are handling high drivers in age of legal marijuana
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
Behind the bipartisan push to reform Met Council's governing structure
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms.
Anoka County voters could decide who wins Minnesota in 2024 election. Here's their opinions
Anoka County is one of the few counties that could decide who wins Minnesota in the 2024 presidential election.
Isanti wedding venue closes suddenly, leaving couples scrambling and out thousands of dollars
Some soon-to-be-newlyweds are in shock and out of thousands of dollars after a wedding venue abruptly closed down.
Jesse Ventura says Donald Trump "copied everything" from Minnesota governor campaign for 2016 presidential run
It may have been more than 25 years ago, but Jesse Ventura's 1998 win for governor stands out as one of he most successful third-party runs in U.S. history.
Getting students back into classroom, leaders work to address chronic absenteeism
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks to the people looking for solutions.
Minneapolis community leaders call for city council to reconsider rideshare pay hike at Thursday meeting
Fifty community leaders joined Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Monday to call on the city council to reconsider the pay hike they approved for rideshare drivers.
Will Uber and Lyft really leave the Twin Cities? Deadline nears for rideshare wage compromise
The clock is ticking for a possible end to rideshare services Uber and Lyft in the Twin Cities.