Tuesday is the start of the Minnesota Legislative session. Both chambers gaveled in at noon, but House Democrats were not there. MPR News correspondent Peter Cox has the latest updates from the Capitol.

A Twin Cities journalist moved into a century-old house in South Minneapolis and found an irresistible story.

Plus, there has been a recent development in a proposed pipeline route through a site sacred to many tribal nations. A Native American artist talks about the importance of pipestone and the area where it is found.

And it was painful for many Vikings fans to watch Monday night’s game. We get a rundown of the disappointing end to their season and other Minnesota sports updates.

The Minnesota Music Minute was Tres Leches by Purple Funk Metropolis and Marah in the Mainsail by Bone Crowd was the Song of the Day.