Anna Haecherl

Saint Paul

Journalist and Digital Editor at MPR News (Saint Paul, MN)

Journalist. Digital editor @MPRnews. Roadside attraction enthusiast. I grew up next to a lake, but I’m a terrible swimmer.

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Elevated fire conditions return to northeastern Minnesota

1 month ago | mprnews.org | Dan Kraker |Anna Haecherl

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Firefighters made progress battling three wildfires in northeastern Minnesota over the weekend thanks to a bout of cool, wet weather, but now windy and dry conditions are expected to return to the Arrowhead region. A red flag warning is posted for northeastern Minnesota from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Minnesota wildfire updates: Crews continue to battle fires near Brimson

1 month ago | mprnews.org | Anna Haecherl |Kirsti Marohn

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. A main throughfare is back open in northeastern Minnesota after wildfires tore through the area last week, but many evacuation orders remain in place. Highway 16, also known as Town Line Road, reopened Monday morning to through traffic.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency forecasts moderately active air quality this summer

1 month ago | mprnews.org | Mark Zdechlik |Anna Haecherl

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is forecasting a moderately active air quality season for this summer. While not expected to be extreme, this year’s outlook includes air quality concerns related to ozone and wildfire smoke, especially during periods of dry, sunny weather.
New year, new laws: These laws go into effect Jan. 1 in Minnesota

Jan 1, 2025 | mprnews.org | Anna Haecherl |Anika Besst

With the new year comes new laws in Minnesota. More than a dozen new laws go into effect Jan. 1. The state will see more protections for concert ticket buyers, salary ranges required in job postings, additional rights for renters and more. Here’s a look at a handful of the new laws in the state for 2025. ‘Junk fees’Have you gone out for a meal recently and seen a bunch of charges you didn’t expect on the bill? MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding.
Lawsuit challenges Minnesota abortion access in federal court - Albert Lea Tribune

Nov 26, 2024 | albertleatribune.com | Ellie Roth |Anna Haecherl |Matt Sepic

Lawsuit challenges Minnesota abortion access in federal court Published 8:39 am Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Through prior court rulings and legislative actions, Minnesota has among the most accommodating laws granting access to abortion. A lawsuit filed late last week in federal court seeks to upend those laws.
Lawsuit challenges Minnesota abortion access in federal court

Nov 25, 2024 | inforum.com | Ellie Roth |Anna Haecherl

ST. PAUL — Through prior court rulings and legislative actions, Minnesota has among the most accommodating laws granting access to abortion. A lawsuit filed late last week in federal court seeks to upend those laws. It was brought by a group of plaintiffs that includes women who have had abortions they say weren’t voluntary, anti-abortion organizations, and “crisis pregnancy centers,” which council clients against having abortions.
Minnesota laws on abortion access challenged in federal court

Nov 25, 2024 | mprnews.org | Ellie Roth |Anna Haecherl

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Through prior court rulings and legislative actions, Minnesota has among the most accommodating laws granting access to abortion. A lawsuit filed late last week in federal court seeks to upend those laws.
40-year underdog Staples-Motley High now among 9 undefeated teams in Prep Bowl

Nov 21, 2024 | mprnews.org | Peter Cox |Anna Haecherl

The annual Minnesota State High School League Prep Bowl football championships are this weekend. Teams from from the smallest schools in class 1A to the largest schools in class 7A will be played Friday and Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Staples-Motley High School has not been to the state championship since 1988 and has never won it. The team is looking to change that stat this year.
Grapegate: Remembering the New York Times’ grape salad debacle 10 years later

Nov 21, 2024 | inforum.com | Anna Haecherl

ST. PAUL — As part of its 2014 collection of recipes “The United States of Thanksgiving,” the New York Times upset most of the state of Minnesota by claiming we celebrate Thanksgiving with what appeared to be a disgusting, broiled grape salad. The Times said it “scoured the nation for recipes that evoke each of the 50 states,” and Minnesota wound up with this grape monstrosity mixed with sour cream and topped with brown sugar. We weren’t so much mad as we were disappointed.
Grapegate: Remembering the New York Times’ grape salad debacle 10 years later

Nov 18, 2024 | mprnews.org | Anna Haecherl

As part of its 2014 collection of recipes “The United States of Thanksgiving,” the New York Times upset most of the state of Minnesota by claiming we celebrate Thanksgiving with what appeared to be a disgusting, broiled grape salad. The Times said it “scoured the nation for recipes that evoke each of the 50 states,” and Minnesota wound up with this grape monstrosity mixed with sour cream and topped with brown sugar. We weren’t so much mad as we were disappointed. Minnesotans like their salads.