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Published: April 29, 2026 11:56

Richfield police say one person is dead and a police officer injured after an exchange of gunfire early Wednesday. A resident called police to report a car prowler. Responding officers located a possible suspect in the area who allegedly brandished a…

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Published: April 28, 2026 23:58

WATCH LIVE: DFL Gov. Tim Walz will soon give his final State of the State address. He's expected to highlight the state's response to the federal immigration enforcement surge and a social media tax he says would guard against disruptions by AI.…

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Published: April 28, 2026 23:26

In a filing Tuesday, assistant U.S. attorneys allege that Bock told her two adult sons to send sensitive evidence from her case to elected officials and the news media ahead of her sentencing next month. The messages were sent under the name "Daisy Hill."…

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Published: April 28, 2026 22:19

Despite Lakeville’s growth, the city is putting a pause on building new housing. Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain why they’re hitting pause on housing and his vision for the future of Lakeville housing.…

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Published: April 28, 2026 21:05

Architectural historian Jane King Hession has been studying the work of Minnesota’s first Modernist architect Elizabeth “Lisl” Scheu Close for decades, even conducting an oral history with the architect in 2000 for the Minnesota Historical Society.…

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Published: April 28, 2026 19:38

Inver Grove Heights is the latest city in Minnesota to switch back to flying the old state flag, following a 3-2 vote at the city council.  The old flag was retired in 2024 after a state process selected a new one, based on input and design suggestions…

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Published: April 28, 2026 17:34

At least 50 residents in Minnesota group homes have died since late 2022 under circumstances serious enough to trigger state maltreatment investigations. Marcus Schmit, the executive director of the Minnesota chapter of NAMI, said to combat this, there…

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Published: April 28, 2026 16:41

The Monticello City Council voted 4-1 Monday night to adopt an ordinance that could allow developers to build massive data centers in the community. It includes new restrictions for large data centers, which city officials say are aimed at reducing…

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Published: April 28, 2026 14:37

The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it executed search warrants in Minneapolis as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. In a statement posted to social media on Tuesday morning, DHS said that investigation related to “the…

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Published: April 28, 2026 14:12

Residents in parts of Brooklyn Park were told to shelter in place on Monday night as police searched for a suspect who reportedly fired a gun during a family dispute. The suspect remained at large as of early Tuesday.…

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Published: April 28, 2026 13:13

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade passageway, remains virtually closed amid the war in Iran. That’s driven up the prices of key agricultural necessities like diesel and nitrogen, which could remain high into next year.…

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Published: April 28, 2026 00:55

"The valuable evidence that could be contained in Renee and Becca Good’s Honda Pilot needs to be released to those who are working to get to the bottom of what happened on January 7,” family attorney Antonio Romanucci said in a Monday statement to MPR…

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Published: April 28, 2026 00:34

The resolution to end a 20-year mining moratorium near the Boundary Waters is now law. President Trump signed the legislation Monday, but any mining projects would still require state and federal approval. That process would take years, if not decades.…

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Published: April 27, 2026 22:44

Extra support staff are on hand at Shakopee High School this week after a teacher died in a crash along a Twin Cities freeway over the weekend. The Shakopee school district said Monday that Ryan Eiler had been a health and physical education teacher at…

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Published: April 27, 2026 21:06

North Dakota lawmakers and citizens are mourning the death of Liz Conmy, D-Fargo, who died in a plane crash in Brooklyn Park on Saturday. North Dakota House Minority Leader Zach Ista, D-Grand Forks said Conmy “brought a seriousness of purpose to the work,…

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Published: April 27, 2026 19:55

Investigators are offering a $10,000 reward for information in a burglary of nearly 50 firearms in western Wisconsin. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/27/federal-investigators-offer-10000-reward-in-firearm-burglary-from-wisconsin-store

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Published: April 27, 2026 18:23

With waterfalls already raging on Minnesota’s North Shore, more rain on Monday could add to flooding along those rivers — including several in popular state parks. A flood watch is in effect through late Monday night for Lake and Cook counties, for the…

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Published: April 27, 2026 17:43

Leaders at the Capitol agree on the top priorities they need to tackle this year: Getting funding to HCMC and counties, combatting fraud and approving a slate of local construction projects. But with relatively little money to go around, they’re weighing…

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Published: April 27, 2026 16:42

Researchers say more wolves are roaming a remote Lake Superior island, using moose as one of their primary food sources. Isle Royale is a 134,000-acre island in far western Lake Superior between Grand Marais, Minnesota, and Thunder Bay, Canada.…

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Published: April 27, 2026 16:22

Minnesota-based independent journalist Georgia Fort attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to stand for the First Amendment by walking out during the president's speech. She didn’t have the opportunity.…

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Published: April 27, 2026 14:04

Bring a windbreaker and umbrella on Monday. On and off scattered showers and some thunderstorms can be expected Monday into Monday night for much of the state. There’s a flood watch posted for potions of northeast Minnesota later Monday morning through…

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Published: April 27, 2026 12:59

Authorities say a suspect is in custody after one person was found dead and another person was injured at a home in Mankato on Sunday afternoon. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/27/mankato-shooting-leaves-1-dead-1-injured-suspected-arrested

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Published: April 27, 2026 11:36

MPR News and its investigative unit, APM Reports, found that at least 50 Minnesota group home clients have died since late 2022 under circumstances serious enough to trigger a state maltreatment investigation.…

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Published: April 26, 2026 20:37

“I almost touched the roof, I got so excited,” said Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt, who made 43 saves. “It felt like we were so close, so many times, and it finally went in. It’s such a nice feeling.” The Wild move on to game 5 against the Stars on Tuesday…

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Published: April 26, 2026 19:54

A source told the Associated Press that Anthony Edwards has a bone bruise and also hyperextended the knee, which will likely have him miss multiple weeks of the NBA playoffs.…

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Published: April 26, 2026 16:10

Despite a loss against the Vancouver Goldeneyes, the Frost ended their regular season with a landmark game: Kelly Pannek set the league record with 33 points in 30 games, up from the previous record of 29 points.…

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Published: April 26, 2026 14:43

“This is for them. Ant, Donte, they mean so much to the organization. I’m sending them prayers. I hope for a speedy recovery. I hope they’re fine, but this game, personally, was for them,” said Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu, who scored 43 points in…

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Published: April 26, 2026 13:38

Two people died in the crash, including North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy of Fargo. Authorities have not released the identity of the second person killed. Brooklyn Park police said no one on the ground was injured.…

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Published: April 25, 2026 21:04

Brie Taralson of Lykke Books in New Ulm recommends “Flourish” by Daniel Coyle. https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/04/25/ask-a-bookseller-flourish-by-daniel-coyle

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Published: April 25, 2026 19:39

A North Mankato alpaca farmer walks away with nearly $184,000 in cash and prizes after a five-night run on “Wheel of Fortune” that aired this week. His winnings include trips to Amsterdam, Vietnam, Aruba and Costa Rica.…

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Published: April 25, 2026 18:54

Four community leaders will accept the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation’s Profile in Courage Award on behalf of Twin Cities residents recognized for their response to a federal immigration enforcement surge.…

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Published: April 25, 2026 17:42

A new play set in a small Alaska village follows its community members as they learn to heal from generational trauma. The play is produced by New Native Theatre, a nonprofit theater company based in St. Paul.…

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Published: April 25, 2026 16:31

A Minnesota-based “kindness” influencer had a St. Paul parks ban overturned after officials accused him of filming vulnerable people without permission at an encampment.…

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Published: April 25, 2026 15:08

The Minnesota Vikings traded edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for two third-round picks in a future-looking move on the second night of the NFL draft.…

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Published: April 25, 2026 13:24

Minnesota GOP leaders are calling on U.S. Senate candidate Royce White to suspend his campaign after a judge ordered him to avoid his ex-wife and their son over abuse allegations.…

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Published: April 24, 2026 21:55

Minneapolis activists are recovering after an 11-day hunger strike calling for the closure of the Hennepin County trash incinerator. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/24/hunger-strikers-say-theyll-keep-pushing-for-closure-of-incinerator

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Published: April 24, 2026 21:43

Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya is taking the political plunge, and if she succeeds she might be one of the more recognizable U.S. senators. MPR politics editor Brian Bakst speaks with Tafoya about what led her to run and what it will take to win…

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Published: April 24, 2026 19:41

A group of Minnesota lawmakers, law enforcement and former students are banding together to prevent and penalize predatory grooming in K-12 schools. Some, including a key lawmaker, are survivors of abuse by teachers.…

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Published: April 24, 2026 18:29

2 in 5 college students are experiencing food insecurity across the country. In Minnesota, the demand for access to free healthy foods continues to rise as higher grocery prices mean more students need to rely on food aid to stay in school.…

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Published: April 24, 2026 15:39

The Minnesota Senate is considering reversing a ban on seclusion rooms for children in grade three and under until 2036. The solitary rooms were used in Minnesota for decades as a last-resort response to student behavioral issues in the classroom.…

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Published: April 24, 2026 15:11

This week’s MN Shortlist features a great American novel adapted for the stage, music from a video game-turned-TV show and Parisian cafes, a new rural arts space and the regional premiere of a play that recounts part of the European migrant crisis.…

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Published: April 24, 2026 12:16

There's something fishy going on in the frigid, dark depths of Lake Superior. Scientists have discovered a growing number of emaciated lake trout deep in Lake Superior, about half their normal body weight, dubbing them "zombie fish." They’re racing to…

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Published: April 23, 2026 23:06

Prediction markets exploded from a $9 billion industry in 2024 to over $60 billion in 2025. Now states are working to get a handle on the unregulated industry.…

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Published: April 23, 2026 22:19

The Basilica Block Party launched in 1995, serving as a fundraiser for restoration of the Basilica. But it’s only been held sporadically since the pandemic. Last year, organizers said they were taking a pause to assess the future of the festival.…

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Published: April 23, 2026 21:19

More than 20,000 people nationwide volunteer as part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS. And the Minnesota Climatology Office is hoping more people can join in the effort. All you need is a 4-inch rain gauge.…

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Published: April 23, 2026 20:07

A judge found abuse allegations against U.S. Senate candidate Royce White credible. He is contesting a no-contact order involving his ex-wife and son.…

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Published: April 23, 2026 15:56

A new bill winding through committee would funnel $2 million a year into prize money for Minnesota-born racehorses running at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The money would come from another form of gambling in state: pull tabs.…

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Published: April 23, 2026 14:07

It'll be a summerlike Thursday as temperatures soar into the 80s across southern Minnesota. As the day continues, things will take a turn with a developing system that will bring storms, some reaching severe status.…

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Published: April 23, 2026 13:06

Gas prices are surging due to the war in Iran, and a home-grown fuel is being promoted as a solution. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering grants to expand access to ethanol blends. But experts say the environmental and economic tradeoffs…

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Published: April 23, 2026 11:58

Immigration has historically been a politically toxic issue for many Minnesota Democrats. But after the surge of federal agents, they’re embracing the issue and betting it will animate voters in November.…

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Published: April 23, 2026 00:36

“Reporting practices varied widely, including incomplete witness statements, missing victim forms, inconsistent injury documentation and the inconsistent use of police report workflow flags for bias weapons or repeat conduct,” auditor Robert Timmerman said…

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Published: April 22, 2026 23:53

UPDATE: Police say three men have been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting in Edina Wednesday afternoon. Police believe the suspects new the victim and the shooting was not random. The scene is now cleared. [contains quote post or other embedded…

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Published: April 22, 2026 23:32

State Sen. Matt Klein issued a statement Wednesday about using $50 of his own money last October to wager on the primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Klein paid a roughly $540 penalty and is suspended from Kalshi for five years.…

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Published: April 22, 2026 22:36

The city plans to assign eight community safety ambassadors to Uptown. Those city employees are trained to give first aid, offer people connections to social services when needed and check in with local businesses about crime and livability.…

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Published: April 22, 2026 20:49

One person was killed in a shooting Wednesday near Southdale Center in Edina, according to police. Emergency responders found the victim with a gunshot wound and authorities are investigating.…

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Published: April 22, 2026 20:09

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will likely miss the first month of the WNBA regular season to complete her rehabilitation following left ankle surgery.…

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Published: April 22, 2026 19:18

Best Buy on Wednesday named insider Jason Bonfig as CEO, replacing longtime executive Corie Barry, in a leadership change that comes as the U.S. retailer grapples with weak consumer demand and tariff‑related supply‑chain pressures.…

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Published: April 22, 2026 18:00

We all know we should exercise — but why is it so hard to stick with it? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about different ways to move your body and find a routine that works for you.…

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Published: April 22, 2026 16:19

It’ll feel summer-like today as temperatures soar into the 80s across southern Minnesota. A developing system will touch off storms Thursday, some could be severe.…

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Published: April 22, 2026 15:41

The first debate between the Fargo’s five mayoral candidates saw topics range from the city’s finances, homelessness and government transparency. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/22/fargo-mayoral-candidates-clash-on-homelessness-budget-at-debate

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Published: April 22, 2026 12:18

As health insurance premiums continue to rise, Minnesota school districts – especially rural ones – struggle to find good, affordable health care coverage for staff. Minnesota educators across the state want to be able to band together for better coverage…