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Published: March 3, 2026 23:28

A 27-year-old man, who is a citizen of Mexico was taken by ICE agents from a hospital and out of state against the advice of medical professionals who diagnosed him with acute mental illness.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 22:47

Gas prices across Minnesota were averaging about $3 a gallon on Tuesday — a jump of nearly 17 cents a gallon since Monday, according to AAA. That’s amid the uncertainty caused by the widening military conflict in the Middle East.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 21:27

Minnesota on Monday sued President Donald Trump's administration in an attempt to stop it from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 20:41

Dozens gathered at a vigil in north Minneapolis Monday to remember two brothers shot and killed last week. According to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, 23-year-old Akwame Stewart and 14-year-old Xavier Barnett were both killed by a cousin.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 19:40

Township elections are happening across Minnesota next week. Township days are uniquely hyper-local elections with voters serving two purposes: electing their township board and deciding the future of their township through its annual meeting. Wondering…

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Published: March 3, 2026 17:53

A group of nine disrupted a GOP district meeting in which party members had planned to select delegates for the upcoming state Republican party convention. They wanted party members to vote on a resolution supporting more local control over projects such…

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Published: March 3, 2026 16:30

Police fielded 50,000 calls during the surge, canceled over 1,000 days off and extended 500 shifts. The department says that more than $5 million was spent on policing between Jan. 7 and Feb. 1.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 15:45

The cameras detect potential speeding of 10 mph or more over the limit, and take photos and video of those vehicles — which traffic enforcement agents review. They can then issue violations to speeding drivers — a warning on the first offense, and then a…

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Published: March 3, 2026 15:09

The man was detained last month after two women, who were ICE agents, knocked on the man’s door to ask for help with their car. The man, who is an auto mechanic, was surrounded by agents after he left his home to offer assistance.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 14:46

It’s no longer a secret. Google is behind the massive and controversial data center in Hermantown. It just last week announced it is proposing another data center in Pine Island.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 13:15

The $600 million renovation plan will ask the Minnesota Legislature for $200 million to go towards updates at Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 02:47

One proposed bill would turn the Capitol grounds into a park. Sen. John Hoffman said it was a dream of the late Rep. Melissa Hortman to make the Capitol grounds more accessible and attractive to the public.…

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Published: March 3, 2026 01:56

LIVE AT 8: MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with Shaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas, and Laura Dickinson, the Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law at George Washington University, to break down the U.S. and…

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Published: March 3, 2026 01:05

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running against Craig for an open Senate seat, called the reversal a flip-flop. “No amount of regret can reunite families, save children from indefinite detention, or make our communities whole again,” Flanagan said.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 23:38

🍦 It might still be winter in Minnesota, but spring is in the air for people lined up at the Dairy Queen in Moorhead, Minnesota, for its annual opening. The event is a community tradition, no matter what the weather.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 22:43

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton announced Monday that she will not seek reelection in November, ending a 26-year career in public office. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/03/02/rochester-mayor-kim-norton-not-seeking-reelection

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Published: March 2, 2026 21:27

The latest Minnesota economic forecast will give state lawmakers more wiggle room this session as they weigh spending proposals and tax cuts. Leaders say they’ll move forward cautiously given plenty of uncertainty still in the air.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 20:40

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says her office is investigating 17 alleged incidents of excessive force by federal immigration agents, and she’s asking the public to submit tips and evidence.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 19:28

As the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran continue, more than 250 Minnesota National Guard personnel are in or near the Middle East on regularly scheduled deployments. Guard officials said Monday that no members of the Minnesota National Guard have…

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Published: March 2, 2026 17:53

Rodney Johnson’s political beliefs have always aligned most closely with the Republican party and he considers himself an avid Trump supporter. But as his friend faces possible deportation, he’s wrestling with how immigration enforcement is being carried…

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Published: March 2, 2026 16:42

The People’s Action Coalition Against Trump organized a community “dine-in” and rally to support immigrant-owned restaurants that lost business during the ongoing ICE enforcement operation.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 15:52

The price-tracking website GasBuddy reported Monday that gas was averaging $2.86 a gallon in the Twin Cities. That’s up about 8 cents over the past week, and up about 15 cents over the past month — though prices are still about a nickel a gallon cheaper…

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Published: March 2, 2026 13:32

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office says 38 people demonstrating outside the Whipple building Sunday morning were cited and released, and one person faces a riot charge and has been jailed.…

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Published: March 2, 2026 12:41

Congress is set to vote on bipartisan war powers resolutions this week meant to limit President Trump's military operations in Iran. The dual efforts in the House and Senate face uphill battles to become law, as previous efforts have failed in asserting…

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Published: March 1, 2026 21:38

In addition to Kelvin Yeboah's rebound goal, Drake Callender made a host of key saves for Minnesota to hold off Cincinnati. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/03/01/kelvin-yeboah-drake-callender-minnesota-united-beat-cincinnati

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Published: March 1, 2026 21:03

“Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing,” the military said in a statement Sunday morning.…

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Published: March 1, 2026 20:34

During a several-week period spanning from mid January to the first week of February, between 25 and 30 habeas corpus petitions were filed per day in federal court. As of the last week in February, the pace of new filings has slowed to seven to 10 per day.…

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Published: March 1, 2026 19:13

Hilary Knight and Megan Keller had a chance to clap back against the men's team's controversial post-game antics on 'Saturday Night Live' last night, as the real-life gold medal winners joined fictional hockey star Connor Storrie.…

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Published: March 1, 2026 18:15

Educators and community members came together in Morton last week to work on efforts to preserve the Dakota and Ojibwe languages. There are only four first language Dakota language speakers left in Minnesota, all of whom are over the age of 68.…

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Published: March 1, 2026 17:13

“We've seen our own community members gunned down," said Lina Jebara, an organizer with the U.S. Palestinian Community Network. “To say that we have to bomb Iran because they're cracking down on protesters when our administration is doing the same thing is…

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Published: February 28, 2026 20:52

Coco Casey of Buxton Books in Charleston, South Carolina, recommends "Witchcraft for Wayward Girls," by Grady Hendrix. https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/02/28/ask-a-bookseller-witchcraft-for-wayward-girls-by-grady-hendrix

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Published: February 28, 2026 20:31

With spring fast approaching, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants anglers to prepare to remove their fish houses from the ice to meet statutory deadlines.…

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Published: February 28, 2026 17:20

Hundreds of adoring fans welcomed Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse back to Duluth Friday evening, where they said they’ll team up again for the next Winter Olympics in four years.…

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Published: February 28, 2026 15:26

Lawson Crouse scored twice, U.S. Olympian Clayton Keller had a goal and two assists and the Utah Mammoth beat Minnesota 5-2 on Friday night to end the Wild’s winning streak at six games.…

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Published: February 28, 2026 13:18

Israel and the U.S. have launched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/28/npr-israel-iran-strikes-trump-us

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Published: February 28, 2026 00:09

A coalition of several Twin Cities unions and advocacy groups is seeking a mass show of support Saturday for a plan to withhold rent and force Minnesota lawmakers to agree to a statewide eviction moratorium and fund rent relief.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 22:45

At the beginning of February, author Marique B. Moss released a children’s book titled, "My Afro-Indigenous Superpower." The book follows the story of a young girl named Meeka as she learns more about her identity and family history.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 22:06

The emergency ordinance that the Mankato City Council adopted affects all law enforcement, but council members say they created the ordinance directly in response to ICE enforcement activity in the area. The law went into effect immediately.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 20:26

The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it will temporarily suspend $259 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota due to concerns about fraud in certain state social service programs. Confusion has ensued among providers who rely on Medicaid…

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Published: February 27, 2026 19:15

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that 30 more people have been indicted for allegedly taking part in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a Minnesota church. In a social media post Friday, Bondi said 25 people had been arrested with more…

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Published: February 27, 2026 18:33

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the outbreak is centered in the Twin Cities, but public health officials are also watching a growing measles outbreak in northeastern North Dakota, just across the Red River from northwest Minnesota.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 17:51

As the Apollo Club marks 130 years of song with a major anniversary concert at the Ordway in St. Paul, longtime and new members alike describe the men’s chorus as a rare, enduring brotherhood whose shared music has carried them through war, change and the…

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Published: February 27, 2026 17:14

Several local police department officials are supporting a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks. A legislative proposal to do so was discussed at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 16:03

State finance officials projected Friday that Minnesota will have a $3.7 billion surplus over the next 16 months, an improvement over the last outlook.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 14:41

A Minneapolis man found what he said was an unwelcome surprise in his recent Amazon order: a loaded handgun. Police are investigating where it came from and how it ended up on his doorstep.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 11:55

Minneapolis comedians are responding to ICE’s presence in Minnesota by “punching up” through political comedy and fundraising roasts that channel fear and anger into community support, even as the immediate enforcement surge begins to recede.…

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Published: February 27, 2026 01:39

Attorney General Keith Ellison signaled he would sue to block the hold from taking effect. But if a court rules against Minnesota, lawmakers would have to pull in state dollars to continue providing those services or make difficult decisions about…

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Published: February 27, 2026 00:28

The order stems from habeas corpus filings by immigrants challenging their detention by federal authorities. The judge noted in his Thursday order that all 27 petitioners in the initial filing “had been unlawfully detained.”…

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Published: February 26, 2026 22:59

“We could be using a scalpel and not a hammer, and I could tell you, there would be a ton of support from the disability community to do that,” said Ellie Wilson, the executive director of Autism Society of Minnesota. “That opportunity is not being…

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Published: February 26, 2026 21:57

A bill proposed by Sen. Lindsay Port, DFL-Burnsville, to alleviate the testing backlog is headed to the Senate floor. Currently, Minnesota only has two testing labs for adult-use cannabis products. This legislation would allow testing out of state to…

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Published: February 26, 2026 20:18

The delays in Tavon Timberlake’s case began last summer, before the mass resignations. In his dismissal order, Judge David Doty points out that prosecutors failed to comply with a briefing deadline that he set in mid-January.…

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Published: February 26, 2026 18:41

Inside the Minnesota Capitol sit two desks with the belongings of 8‑year‑old Fletcher Merkel and 10‑year‑old Harper Moyski, killed in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. The installation is part of events by the Annunciation Light Alliance, a…

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Published: February 26, 2026 16:56

What started as a meetup to learn and play the popular tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons has grown into a community of 2,500 people offering friendship, refuge and mutual aid as immigration enforcement ramps up in Minnesota.…

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Published: February 26, 2026 15:31

Volunteers and pet shelters are jumping in to provide housing and care for pets and animals that are often the family members involuntarily left behind as Minnesotans are detained and deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.…

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Published: February 26, 2026 14:28

Four people died and another person was seriously injured Wednesday night in a crash along U.S. Highway 169 in Mille Lacs County, near Shakopee Lake Road, says the Minnesota State Patrol.…

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Published: February 26, 2026 13:08

Yeferson Gonzalez Contreras was released after five months in ICE detention without his work permit and identification, which prevented him from working or moving around freely for weeks.…

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Published: February 26, 2026 03:01

"If you're a criminal in the city Minneapolis or in the state of Minnesota," said U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen in Minneapolis Wednesday, "I recommend that you don't commit crimes on the assumption that the US Attorney's office doesn't have enough lawyers.…

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Published: February 26, 2026 01:59

LIVE AT 8: What were your biggest takeaways from last night's State of the Union? MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with political strategist Amy Frederiksen and author and @lawdorknews.bsky.social about the themes, claims and proposals from the…

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Published: February 26, 2026 00:55

“Hennepin County cannot afford to absorb those costs, nor can we increase our property tax levy enough to even cover those costs without revenue to replace the ongoing losses,” said Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley. “The hospital will not remain…

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Published: February 26, 2026 00:16

At President Trump's first State of the Union address of his second term, he hit familiar notes on immigration and culture, but he largely underplayed the economic problems that voters say they are most concerned about.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 22:48

Vance said in an interview on Fox News Channel earlier Wednesday that the Justice Department and Treasury Department would also be involved in the effort, and would be looking at tax records to uncover fraud.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 21:18

The lumberjack most Americans recognize never actually existed. That realization sent historian Willa Brown digging through overlooked archives to uncover who 19th-century loggers really were.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 20:42

Federal officials say fewer than 1,000 immigration agents are left in Minnesota, amid the reported winding down of what the White House has called “Operation Metro Surge.”…

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Published: February 25, 2026 18:37

Profits are declining for small businesses in the Upper Midwest, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Respondents said government policies and rising input costs are some of their biggest challenges right now.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 17:17

A bill to require testing of cannabis products before they make it into Minnesota’s recreational marijuana retail market is due for a hearing at the Legislature Tuesday afternoon.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 16:39

The FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office issued a statement Wednesday saying it’s executing search and arrest warrants throughout the Twin Cities area in connection with a violent drug trafficking organization. This is a developing story; check back for updates.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 14:42

President Trump welcomed the Olympic gold-winning U.S. men's hockey team to the Capitol for his State of the Union address Tuesday night. This came amid controversy surrounding FBI Director Kash Patel's celebrations with the team and backlash to comments…

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Published: February 25, 2026 13:05

The House Committee on Public Safety voted 10-10 on the bills that would ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. That means the proposals are at a standstill.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 02:44

A new bill suggests a series of changes to the state criminal code, teacher licensing requirements, mandatory reporter training and school field trip requirements, all aimed at preventing grooming.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 02:25

The judge ordered the government to reimburse the man for the $568 flight. This is the second instance of a federal judge in Minnesota finding the government in contempt for defying a court order.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 01:42

The games in Italy were Phill Drobnick’s fourth and final, as he’s decided it’s time to retire after two decades of coaching curling. He joined host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition today to reflect on his team’s Olympic run and a storied career.…

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Published: February 25, 2026 00:33

In his testimony to congress, Ryan Schwank said he witnessed a training scenario where they had a bystander filming and the trainee pepper sprayed the bystander. When he asked the trainee why he did it, he said it was because it was what he saw ICE…

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Published: February 24, 2026 23:45

Crime rates continue to fall in Fargo, with 10 percent less last year compared to 2024. This follows a decrease of almost 7 percent the previous year. However, overdoses and mental health calls were at record highs in 2025.…

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Published: February 24, 2026 21:58

President Donald Trump will stand before Congress Tuesday to deliver the annual State of the Union address to a country at a crossroads. The nation celebrates its 250th anniversary while experiencing some of the most significant changes to its politics and…

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Published: February 24, 2026 20:07

Wisconsin Public Radio's Danielle Kaeding reports that this year’s winter has felt “more normal” than the last several years across the Midwest. Yet for many who participate in winter activities or rely on winter tourism, a “normal” winter feels like an…

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Published: February 24, 2026 18:29

Families of students affected by the Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooting joined Democratic lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday as they unveiled a package of gun violence prevention bills.…

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Published: February 24, 2026 18:00

A bill that would explicitly allow first responders to access donated health and wellness resources received bipartisan support Monday in the House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee.…

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Published: February 24, 2026 15:00

During his recent state of the city address, Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince detailed physical and financial damages caused by last June's devastating storm, which he said dominated much of what happened in the city last year, and the effects will be felt for…

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Published: February 24, 2026 13:46

On the heels of the Olympics' closing, the U.S. women’s gold medal-winning hockey team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday.…

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Published: February 24, 2026 12:27

A St. Cloud man accused of fatally stabbing his wife, 22-year-old Hallie Tobler, will undergo a court-ordered evaluation of his mental competency. Dylan Tobler, 23, faces one count of second-degree murder in connection with Hallie’s death.…

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Published: February 24, 2026 02:57

The German multinational grocer will move into the space once occupied by Lunds & Byerlys on Robert and 10th streets. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/23/aldi-new-grocery-store-location-downtown-st-paul

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Published: February 24, 2026 01:56

Live at 8, MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with State Rep. Sandra Feist and State Sen. Zach Duckworth about the ongoing legislative session. And we want your questions.…

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Published: February 24, 2026 01:36

Police said the man went to a relative’s home in north Minneapolis in the late afternoon, where he fatally shot a 14-year-old boy and 23-year-old man, whom police believe were his cousins. Neither victim has been identified. The man was later killed in a…

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Published: February 23, 2026 23:50

“DHS told the public the new cadets receive all the training they need to perform their duties, that no critical material or standards have been cut," said Ryan Schwank, a former ICE lawyer who was responsible for training new officers. "This is a lie."…

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Published: February 23, 2026 21:54

Legislators have backed Director of Program Integrity Tim O'Malley's idea for an independent watchdog, proposing an Office of the Inspector General. The concept has bipartisan support, but lawmakers are debating details like the office’s duties and budget.…

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Published: February 23, 2026 15:33

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to reduce the statewide walleye limit from six to four – a change the agency says aims to keep the fish’s population sustainable into the future.…

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Published: February 23, 2026 14:20

ICE activity continues to interrupt daily life for students, staff and families, despite the announced end of the two-month surge of federal immigration agents. Students attend school remotely, staff monitor arrival and dismissal, and leaders wonder when…

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Published: February 23, 2026 12:32

Lunar New Year celebrations honoring the Year of the Horse continued over the weekend at the Mall of America. Thousands of people gathered to watch lion dancing, classical Chinese dance and live music performances. The Year of the Horse symbolizes taking…

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Published: February 22, 2026 19:13

Under the NBA’s regular-season flagrant foul system, players who reach certain point thresholds face automatic suspensions. Gobert’s seventh point triggers a one-game suspension.…

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Published: February 22, 2026 17:46

"There is already a push-pull amongst local talent saying, ‘We already don't have enough electricians, welders, HVAC,’” said Shannon Full, President of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. “How can we ensure that our local projects aren't…

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Published: February 22, 2026 16:26

It's the nation’s third men’s title at the Games and its first since the “Miracle on Ice” on 1980 — 46 years to the day of the upset over the Soviet Union, too.…

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Published: February 22, 2026 15:49

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Moore “was someone we came to know well and care about deeply." "We are all heartbroken by the fact he won’t continue to live out his NFL dream and we won’t all have a chance to watch him flourish."…

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Published: February 22, 2026 02:36

The march started at Whittier Park, a few blocks from where Alex Pretti was killed, and ended at the scene of the shooting on Nicollet Avenue. Organizers said they wanted to honor and remember Pretti, and the community brought together in the wake of his…

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Published: February 21, 2026 21:38

Newly released records show a U.S. citizen was shot and killed in Texas by a federal immigration agent last year during a late-night traffic encounter that was not publicly disclosed by the Department of Homeland Security.…

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Published: February 21, 2026 19:33

Top-ranked Canada beat the United States for the bronze medal in women’s curling at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, denying the American women their first medal in the event.…

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Published: February 21, 2026 17:21

The leader of the Red Lake Nation is pushing for the tribe to regain parts of Upper Red Lake and some state forest lands, while criticizing ICE and the Minnesota DNR for policies he says harm the community.…

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Published: February 21, 2026 16:22

A traveling photo exhibit representing “two-spirit” and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Relatives opens in Mankato today at the Carnegie Art Center before heading to Minneapolis in June.…

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Published: February 21, 2026 14:30

Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota with his All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves hold off Dallas 122-111 in the 10th straight loss for the Mavericks.…

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Published: February 21, 2026 02:10

The bill seeks to expand upon current Minnesota law that makes it a crime to not assess the victim and provide aid after shooting someone or witnessing a shooting, as long as it is safe to do so.…

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Published: February 21, 2026 00:49

Jack Hughes scored two goals, including one with a highlight-reel individual effort, and the Americans rolled into the final by routing Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals on Friday night.…