How Minnesota's ICE surge could impact November's election
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country.
Nekima Levy Armstrong: White House's altered arrest photo of her was "diabolical"
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
Minnesota farm communities say ICE surge "is going to be very damaging"
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
Mayo Clinic turns to AI to help narrow gender gap in diagnosing sleep apnea
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
New Minnesota paid family leave law could allow some to "double-dip" in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Democratic moderates aim to win majority of Minneapolis City Council
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
Can ranked choice voting cause unexpected outcomes?
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first-, second- and third-round picks for municipal seats.
Minnesota lawmaker strives to strengthen day care regulations after child's abuse
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
What's contributing to Minnesota's declining population?
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In this edition of Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the state demographer.
Tragedies test the resilience of faith in Minnesota
The violence seen this summer in Minnesota and around the nation has many people turning to faith to sustain them. But for others, it's a time to question faith.
Minn. officials seek to secure access to COVID vaccines among CDC changes
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
Minnesota Rep. Leigh Finke reacts to backlash against trans community
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
Steve Simon says Minnesota will fight efforts to halt mail-in voting
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump attempts to halt mail-in voting.
New Minnesota law takes aim at tracking and reporting cyberattacks
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
Mayo Clinic uses AI to achieve breakthrough in diagnosing cancers
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.