Mike Moen

Before going into auditions, do you practice how to annunciate?

"Aluminum, linoleum, aluminum, lineoleum..."

It's worth noting, too, the investments in local food production hubs. Some of those efforts are now curtailed. Having reported on them, I was curious to see if they would have impacted food prices in any meaningful way.

The songs are absolute bangers.

Was there covering for a Monday story. I was amazed at how the typical busy Saturday traffic for that area went with the flow. Upon arrival, I thought there might be friction. Not for political reasons, but because of parking to go shop!

Congress looks at line speed pace for meatpacking plants Worker safety at U.S. meatpacking plants is at the forefront again, with a Congressional plan to permanently increase line speeds for processing pork and poultry. Supporters say companies need certain...

Worker safety at U.S. meatpacking plants is at the forefront again, with a Congressional plan to permanently increase line speeds for processing pork and poultry.

Midwest artists bring back love for hand painted signs By Amy

“We are artists,” Alec Ozawa says, “but we don’t create art for ourselves.”

Some of it makes sense....but so much of it doesn't. And that's what stings.

Expert: Assassination of MN lawmaker further normalizes political violence Minnesota and the nation are feeling the emotional weight of political violence after this weekend's assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker and the attack of a fellow legislator. Rep. Melis...

Minnesota and the nation are feeling the emotional weight of political violence after this weekend's assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker and the attack of a fellow legislator.

Step into art: Midwest cities turn sidewalk potholes into poetry By Frankie (Amy) Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboration Poetry really is everywhere&mdas...

Poetry really is everywhere—in love, in everyday language, in life lessons—and sidewalks across the Midwest are proving it.

Pigeon Feels Silly About Still Being A Little Scared Of Plastic Owl

Pigeon Feels Silly About Still Being A Little Scared Of Plastic Owl
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How will Great Lakes region fare with diminished EPA enforcement? Minnesota has its own carbon emissions reduction goals in place but under a changing federal Environmental Protection Agency, it is an open question how stalled pollution enforcement will affect the G...

Minnesota has its own carbon emissions reduction goals in place but under a changing federal Environmental Protection Agency, it is an open question how stalled pollution enforcement will affect the Great Lakes region.

Five years after George Floyd's murder, assessing racial justice progress This Sunday, racial-justice advocates will observe the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. A Minnesota professor who has written about activism surrounding Floyd's case says the movement still...

This Sunday, racial-justice advocates will observe the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. A Minnesota professor who has written about activism surrounding Floyd's case says the movement still has legs to it, despite recent rhetoric.

When is the book "Rain Delay Diaries of 2025" coming out?

Part of Voting Rights Act gutted for ND, other Midwestern states Legal groups are weighing an appeal after a court ruling this week that left voters in several states, including North Dakota, at a disadvantage in making use of the Voting Rights Act. At issue is th...

Legal groups are weighing an appeal after a court ruling this week that left voters in several states, including North Dakota, at a disadvantage in making use of the Voting Rights Act.

Coalition wants to end 'forced labor' in MN prisons A Minnesota proposal is in the works that supporters say would end forced labor in correctional facilities. They note the 13th Amendment was adopted nearly 160 years ago, but believe a form of slaver...

A Minnesota proposal is in the works that supporters say would end forced labor in correctional facilities.

Yeah, I'm not quite as bothered by all the LOB situations because, as you said, they're still scoring enough, while the pitching staff isn't giving up a whole lot.

Researchers: U.S. wouldn't see 'bang for its buck' in reviving coal Minnesota is cited in a new research brief outlining the obstacles America would face in trying to reopen coal plants, an idea prioritized by the Trump administration. President Donald Trump has sign...

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to boost coal production, despite coal's shrinking presence in the energy sector.

ND farmers back push in Congress to rein in tariffs With planting season here, North Dakota farmers have plenty on their minds, including the escalating trade war and some hope a bipartisan bill in Congress will lead to a lot less uncertainty about the...

With planting season here, North Dakota farmers have plenty on their minds, including the escalating trade war and some hope a bipartisan bill in Congress will lead to a lot less uncertainty about the future.

Federal moves leave MN farmers in state of limbo The Trump administration announces its new wave of tariffs Wednesday, and with U.S. Department of Agriculture funding still a question mark, Minnesota farmers are having trouble planning ahead. Ag ec...

The Trump administration announces its new wave of tariffs Wednesday, and with U.S. Department of Agriculture funding still a question mark, Minnesota farmers are having trouble planning ahead.

Social Security service fallout reaches ND AARP says it's getting thousands of phone calls from seniors worried about getting through to Social Security, as program operations are dramatically overhauled by the Trump administration. The concer...

AARP says it's getting thousands of phone calls from seniors worried about getting through to Social Security, as program operations are dramatically overhauled by the Trump administration.

I know there's the "hope-leads-to-heartache" narrative for Vikings fans, but this does have the feeling the team is on the cusp of finally getting this Super Bowl quest right. At least in terms of final results.

Tariff talk adds uncertainty to already stressed affordable-housing movement Industry groups say Minnesota is short more than 100,000 affordable-housing units to meet demand, and project leaders have said the Trump administration's escalating trade war creates more uncertainty...

Industry groups say Minnesota is short more than 100,000 affordable-housing units to meet demand, and project leaders have said the Trump administration's escalating trade war creates more uncertainty in addressing the critical need.

Lack of 'town halls' frustrates MN voters Republicans in Washington, D.C. remain focused on greatly reducing federal spending. However, a backlash is mounting in Congressional districts, including Minnesota, and some constituents feel ignored...

Republicans in Washington, D.C. remain focused on greatly reducing federal spending. However, a backlash is mounting in Congressional districts, including Minnesota, and some constituents feel ignored.

SCOTUS to decide future of fund seen as lifeline for rural broadband Later this month, on March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal fund that aids rural broadband service. South Dakota advocates ...

Later this month, on March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal fund that aids rural broadband service.

It's March Madness time, but red flags emerge with online sports betting March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and it remains unclear if Minnesota will legalize online sports betting. Research is emerging about whether players in other states are simply having fun wit...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and it remains unclear if Minnesota will legalize online sports betting. Research is emerging about whether players in other states are simply having fun with it or if there are troubling patterns.

Rule changes sought for SD citizen-backed ballot questions A South Dakota Senate committee considers several bills today to overhaul rules for getting citizen-led measures on the ballot. The proposals are drawing sharp debate about the future of direct democ...

A South Dakota Senate committee considers several bills today to overhaul rules for getting citizen-led measures on the ballot.

Poll: MAGA voters oppose cuts to parks, forest, wildlife agencies People in Colorado and seven other Mountain West states may want to see changes in the federal government writ large but they oppose cuts to agencies charged with protecting public lands, wildlife and...

People in Colorado and seven other Mountain West states may want to see changes in the federal government writ large but they oppose cuts to agencies charged with protecting public lands, wildlife and other natural resources, according to the latest Conservation in the West poll by Colorado College.

The Black Crowes enjoy a consistent following, but they have had some strong albums over time that didn't get enough love. Only one clunker I can think of. Otherwise a great run.

A thousand likes.

A top 10 vinyl for me.