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We're nearing a year when a negative leap second could be needed to shave time — an unprecedented step that would have unpredictable effects, a new study says.

At a celebration during the holy month of Ramadan, community members gathered Saturday for an iftar to connect with the Deaf community and learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services, all while enjoying good food and company.

The polarized light image gives us a “new view of the monster lurking at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy,” according to the European Southern Observatory.

Shalom Mugisha is one of the thousands of refugees who have settled in the state with help from the International Institute of Minnesota. The organization expects close to 700 refugees to arrive in the state this year.

DFL Representative Leigh Finke of St. Paul looks to build upon last year’s Trans Refuge Act to ensure comprehensive support for queer people and their families.

Coming up Friday at noon, MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with Attorney General Keith Ellison about the work his office is doing on the state and national level. We’ll also meet Joe Teirab, a GOP candidate for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

The spectacularly long named, yet short play is told through hip-hop, jazz and unsettling visuals. It’s about much more than America’s first first lady.

A woman has been charged with assault after allegedly pointing a gun at two police officers during a vehicle pursuit Tuesday night in Carver County.

Stearns County officials face some major decisions on replacing its outdated jail and sheriff’s office, while adding more court space. Other Minnesota counties are facing similar costly choices, as their jails reach the end of their life expectancies and expectations of care change.

A teenager has been sentenced to four years for his role in a St. Paul killing that led to the fatal shooting of Amir Locke by a police officer. Locke's killing focused scrutiny on the use of no-knock warrants.