The city of Minneapolis is at odds with a property owner who is allowing people to stay on his land in an encampment.

We heard how politicians are considering their own safety at the State Fair, following the shootings of two lawmakers.

Under a budget bill that Congress passed this summer, it could soon be easier for families to send their kids to private schools. We'll learn about the shifting environment of school choice in Minnesota.

St. Paul and Nagasaki were the first sister cities in the U.S. and Japan. The mayor of Nagasaki was recently in St. Paul to commemorate 70 years of this relationship, and he joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about his visit.

We got a football season preview from our sports contributors.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Molly's Tune” by Steam Machine and our Song of the Day was “Dental Implant” by The Steve Kenny Quintet.