Recent content from Yuqing Liu

How movies of the 1990s captured Minnesota on the big screen
Recognizing a movie's location makes characters feel more real, a story more relatable and an audience swell with pride. Here's a look back at how some of the films captured Minnesota.

Minnesota snowfall tracker: Track daily snow totals this winter
Compare snowfall across the state to past seasons.

Where Minnesota's politics have shifted over 20 years and 6 presidential elections
Minnesota's counties are more polarized with fewer politically moderate areas.

How diverse is Minnesota? Here's a look at the numbers.
Our state is increasingly diverse, with immigrants powering our growth. But income disparities continue.

Inflation is low. Prices are still high. What gives?
Higher prices for many goods and services are likely here to stay.

How does Minnesota's income inequality compare with other states?
Minnesota has the highest median personal income in the Midwest and boasts a relatively narrow gap between the lowest incomes and the median.

How Minnesota shines in Summer Olympics: Unveiling a century of triumphs
Over a century, we trace Minnesota-born athletes at the Olympics from early participation to modern achievements and record-breaking performances.

See how much snow has — or hasn't — fallen this winter in Minnesota
Track this season's snowfall trends and compare to past winters in your city.

How did Minnesota become a hub for Hmong people?
Hmong people are the largest Asian group in Minnesota, decades after many sought refuge here.

How the COVID-19 pandemic has changed Minnesotans' lives
The pandemic caused abrupt and unusual shifts at home, at work, shopping, traveling and more. Life isn't completely back to pre-pandemic normal — and maybe it never will be.

Many Minnesota counties shifted right; why Walz still beat Jensen
Considering how many voters are in Ramsey and Hennepin counties alone, even a small shift can make a big difference.