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Vikings shut down the Bears for a 9-3 win in the rain
Published: September 20, 2026 23:35
Isaiah Rodgers recovered a fumble and blocked a late field-goal attempt as Minnesota improved to 2-0 for the first time since it opened the 2024 season with five consecutive wins.
Trump: D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex'
Published: September 20, 2026 20:10
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.
Miles breaks record, Lynx beat Sun 101-89
Published: September 20, 2026 19:44
Miles broke the WNBA rookie record for points in a season that was held by Caitlin Clark. Miles got her 770th point on a free throw with 9:31 left in the second quarter.
Taco Tour spices up Lake Street business
Published: September 20, 2026 15:42
Businesses on Lake Street have been dealing with one thing after another after Operation Metro Surge, going back to the COVID pandemic. On Saturday, the community came together to support some of those businesses at the Taco Tour on Lake Street.
Reporters denied access to White House
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/19/npr-trump-cnn-msnow-politico-ban
Published: September 20, 2026 13:59
Three reporters were blocked from the White House grounds Saturday morning, a day after President Trump said CNN, Politico, and MS NOW would be banned for reporting "FICTION and LIES."
Angels beat Twins 6-5 in 11 innings
Published: September 20, 2026 13:55
In the 10th with one out, the Twins’ Royce Lewis hit a shallow fly ball out to Angels right fielder Josh Lowe. Lowe’s strong one-bounce throw got to catcher Moisés Ballesteros in time for a sweeping tag-out of Ross out at home to end Minnesota’s threat.
LA Galaxy beats Minnesota United 3-2
Published: September 20, 2026 13:37
Marcus Caldeira scored in the 23rd minute and Kelvin Yeboah converted from the penalty spot to give Minnesota a 2-1 lead in the 30th minute. But the Galaxy overtook the United later in the game.
Over 15,000 fans turn out for Olivia Miles goggle give away as Lynx return to action
Published: September 19, 2026 15:55
Fifteen thousand seven hundred ten fans turned out for what was the team’s first game since the FIBA World Cup break and a special Olivia Miles-inspired goggles giveaway. In the end, the Lynx came up short, losing 93-81 against the New York Liberty in a…
Mahkato Wacipi in Mankato celebrates Dakota culture
Published: September 19, 2026 14:15
The Mahkato Wacipi (Mankato powwow) runs through Sunday, Sept. 20, and all are welcome to attend, as the Dakota people bring the entire community together to experience the Dakota culture and spirituality through education, traditional dance and song,…
Connor Prielipp and Walker Jenkins lead Twins to 3-0 victory over Angels
Published: September 19, 2026 13:33
Connor Prielipp allowed two hits in a season-high seven innings and fellow rookie Walker Jenkins homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Torrential rain causes flooding, mudslides in southern Minnesota
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/19/torrential-rain-flooding-mudslides-southern-minnesota
Published: September 19, 2026 13:28
State Highway 16 was closed east of Lanesboro on Saturday morning after a rain-soaked hillside gave way, sending mud and debris across the road. Floodwaters covered streets in the city of Spring Valley.
U.S. and Denmark reach deal to build U.S. military presence in Greenland
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/19/npr-us-and-denmark-reach-deal
Published: September 19, 2026 13:03
President Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland. The announcement comes after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally.
Scientists in South Dakota may have found dark matter
Published: September 19, 2026 12:00
Dark matter is a mysterious, theoretical substance that NASA calls “the invisible glue that holds the universe together.” Inside an old gold mine deep in South Dakota’s Black Hills, researchers believe they’re close to moving from theory to proof.
State confirms measles in unvaccinated adult in SE Minn
Published: September 19, 2026 09:00
Measles cases seem to be spiking across the country in recent years, as the anti-vaccine movement has grown. The CDC has reported 3,471 confirmed cases so far this year, already surpassing last year’s total count of 2,289. It’s the highest number of…
Vikings will start Carson Wentz at QB vs. Bears
Published: September 18, 2026 19:44
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday with Kyler Murray still in the concussion protocol and ruled out of the game at Chicago.
Native-led coalition says community involvement supports youth mental health
Published: September 18, 2026 19:22
Proclamations from the state and city of St. Paul marked Thursday as Indigenous Youth Suicide Prevention Day. Ain Dah Yung Center’s American Indian Metro Suicide Prevention Coalition says the first step in prevention is community engagement with youth.
Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/18/npr-poland-nato-russia
Published: September 18, 2026 18:46
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that these potential strikes "intend to paralyze NATO" in an attempt to demonstrate that Article 5 "exists only in theory."
It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/18/npr-ice-polling-places-concerns-lawsuits
Published: September 18, 2026 18:34
The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.
Composer and pop star Duncan Sheik dies at 56
Published: September 18, 2026 18:29
Tony- and Grammy-winning musician Duncan Sheik has died at 56. The “Barely Breathing” singer-songwriter composed the music for “Spring Awakening.”
Man charged in St. Paul apartment shooting pleads not guilty
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/18/man-charged-in-st-paul-apartment-shooting-pleads-not-guilty
Published: September 18, 2026 16:41
Tsegaab Binessu is charged with shooting and killing three employees in his building in July.
Probe clears St. Paul mayor on sexual harassment
Published: September 18, 2026 16:25
“I apologize for any discomfort I caused,” St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her said in a statement Friday. “I am gratified that the report finds that the allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation were unsubstantiated.”
ICE agent pleads not guilty to lying to FBI charge
Published: September 18, 2026 15:15
Federal immigration agent Christian Castro is also facing state assault charges stemming from the Jan. 14 shooting of a Minneapolis man.
Angels blow 9th-inning lead, then rally for 2 in the 10th to edge Twins 5-4
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/18/minnesota-twins-lose-to-los-angeles-angels-5-4
Published: September 18, 2026 13:33
Mike Trout hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning, and Wade Meckler followed with a winning RBI single to give the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.
Hotel gardener shares what it takes to keep plants looking good
Published: September 18, 2026 09:00
Robyn Wefel has been the gardener at the landmark St. Paul Hotel for 14 years. She’s the third person to hold the position since the garden was built in 1994.
Mail voting gets underway in Minnesota
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/18/mail-in-voting-underway-in-minnesota-midterm-election
Published: September 18, 2026 09:00
In some rural cities and townships, Minnesota voters have been voting by mail for decades with few issues. But elections officials worry the president’s attacks have sowed distrust in the system.
Minnesota job growth stalls and exports rise
Published: September 18, 2026 09:00
Minnesota job growth stalled in August as unemployment edged up to 4.4 percent, while exports rose but face uncertainty from ongoing trade tensions.
MN Shortlist Sept. 18-24: A Native comic con, the 20th Arab film fest, mural mania, 'naughty’ crop art and more
Published: September 18, 2026 09:00
The AICHO Comic Con in Duluth, Mizna’s Twin Cities Arab Film Festival, the Chroma Zone Mural & Art Festival in St. Paul and the “Deviant Crop Art Show” at Can Can Wonderland are among this week’s picks.
Brown County cow tests positive for rabies
Published: September 17, 2026 23:45
MDH recommended nine people obtain rabies post-exposure prophylaxis as they may have been exposed to saliva from the infected animal. The disease is extremely dangerous and life-threatening to both humans and animals.
Women's basketball league Unrivaled to stop in Mpls
Published: September 17, 2026 16:08
The league was cofounded by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart in 2023.
Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar faces sentencing
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/17/man-who-sprayed-vinegar-at-rep-ilhan-omar-faces-sentencing
Published: September 17, 2026 13:47
The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall meeting as the city endured a surge of immigration agents and the deaths of two U.S. citizens is expected to be sentenced after reaching a deal with prosecutors.…
Minneapolis police release body camera videos from mass shooting at apartment complex
Published: September 17, 2026 13:28
The videos released by the city of Minneapolis provide a clearer picture of how the man opened fire at officers on Sept. 2 as they worked to secure the apartment building with residents trapped inside.
ICE agent charged with shooting, wounding man during Operation Metro Surge is arrested in Minneapolis
Published: September 17, 2026 12:55
Christian Castro is due to make an initial appearance in Hennepin County court on Thursday afternoon on state charges, and in federal court in St. Paul on Friday morning on federal charges.
Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana's brother
Published: September 17, 2026 11:23
Buckingham Palace is denying a claim by Princess Diana’s brother that King Charles III said she would soon be forgotten after her death. In a new book, Charles Spencer recounts arguing with the then-Prince Charles over plans for Prince William and Prince…
St. Paul council president: After Pig's Eye, city needs to change approach to encampments
Published: September 17, 2026 10:34
MPR News host Nina Moini talked with St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker for updates on the city’s encampment plans and other issues facing Minnesota’s capital city, including police drones and the budget.
Sen. Smith on man held at Guantanamo Bay
Published: September 17, 2026 10:28
Sen. Tina Smith weighed in on the situation of Adam Abdullah, a Somali man who was detained during Operation Metro Surge and is being held at Guantanamo Bay.
53 later, the Guthrie is 'Waiting for Godot' again
Published: September 17, 2026 09:00
The Guthrie returns to Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” for the first time since 1973, with David Strathairn making his Guthrie debut.
Opposition to data centers draws first time candidates
Published: September 17, 2026 09:00
It's campaign season, and one issue is taking center stage: data centers. In Pine Island, a proposed hyperscale data center prompted a slate of first-time candidates to run for local office.
Art Hounds: Ice-fishing comedy and a new Moorhead play
Published: September 17, 2026 09:00
This week’s Art Hounds recommend the queer comedy “Eelpout” in Lanesboro, a musical play about Finnish American founder John Morton and a staged reading in Moorhead.
New signs teach Como Lake visitors Dakota history
Published: September 17, 2026 09:00
New signage at Como Regional Park in St. Paul shares the lake’s history, ecosystem and wildlife in six languages, including the Dakota language. Two signs highlight Como Lake's cultural significance to Indigenous people.
Rule change could affect Minnesota's Pipestone quarry
Published: September 17, 2026 09:00
Preservation advocates are lining up against a proposed federal rule change that could affect how the nation cares for historic places, including the Pipestone quarry, a southwestern Minnesota site sacred to Native people.
Production set to jump in Year 2 of MN legal cannabis
Published: September 17, 2026 09:00
The state’s cannabis market surpassed $250 million in sales over the past year while the number of plants has surged. That could mean more products and more competition ahead.
Gordon Ramsay brings reality TV to a Minnesota cafe
Published: September 16, 2026 21:11
Fans heard the news and staked out the Big Lake eatery to snap photos of the British cooking star behind Hell’s Kitchen and other shows. Lake Cafe reopened Wednesday after several days of filming.
Murray joins Vikings for limited practice in his concussion recovery; Mason out with broken thumb
Published: September 16, 2026 20:18
Kyler Murray was well enough to join the Minnesota Vikings for practice on a limited basis to leave open the possibility he could progress through the NFL concussion protocol to play this week at Chicago.
Feds assume control of some Red Lake Nation services
Published: September 16, 2026 18:41
Red Lake Nation says the federal action is narrower than the Bureau of Indian Affairs describes. At stake is how much of a child welfare system Red Lake Nation has run since 2021 remains under tribal control.
Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people
Published: September 16, 2026 17:55
An audit report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit released this month reveals staffing challenges, a backlog of hundreds of case referrals and families left without required victims' services.
Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments
Published: September 16, 2026 17:28
A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people, including 11 children.
Minnesota Wild reward coach John Hynes with a multiyear contract extension entering his 4th season
Published: September 16, 2026 15:22
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes has signed a multiyear contract extension after leading the team to its first playoff series win in 11 seasons. The deal continues his long-running relationship with general manager Bill Guerin.
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/16/npr-federal-reserve-interest-rates-inflation-economy
Published: September 16, 2026 15:09
The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to combat stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.
3 people killed when news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus accident
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/16/npr-helicopter-crash-los-angeles
Published: September 16, 2026 14:45
A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the nearby crash of an SUV and a city bus.
Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE official
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/16/npr-ice-dhs-david-streever-free-speech
Published: September 16, 2026 11:38
ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats against him.
A Trump-backed crypto bill just suffered a bruising defeat in the Senate. Here's why
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/16/npr-clarity-act-crypto-senate-vote
Published: September 16, 2026 10:27
The legislation was intended to establish rules of the road for the crypto sector for the first time. But it suffered a stinging defeat in the Senate on Tuesday.
Jessie Diggins keeps pushing after retiring from skiing
Published: September 16, 2026 09:00
After retiring earlier this year as the most decorated cross-country skier in American history, Jessie Diggins is tackling long-distance trail running and public speaking as she writes her next chapter.
Iconic northwestern MN drive-in destroyed by winds
Published: September 16, 2026 09:00
Minnesota used to be dotted with dozens of drive-in theaters where you could watch a movie under the stars in your car. But only four remain in the state. And in northwestern Minnesota, one of them was forced to shut down for the season after a storm tore…
Woman sues Fargo over AI-aided arrest
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/16/angela-lipps-sues-fargo-over-ai-aided-arrest
Published: September 16, 2026 09:00
In a federal lawsuit, Angela Lipps said she was falsely arrested and jailed after police used artificial intelligence to investigate her.
Feds give Mankato airport $11M for new ATC tower
Published: September 16, 2026 09:00
The Department of Transportation on Monday announced it will be giving out $1.1 billion in grants to scores of airports across the country, including an $11.5 million grant for Mankato’s airport.
MPS proposes closing schools amid budget challenges
Published: September 16, 2026 00:57
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders on Tuesday presented three proposals aimed at addressing the district’s budget issues.
Inver Grove Heights allows data center project
Published: September 15, 2026 23:33
The project in question — a proposed 55,000-square-foot data center on Carmen Avenue East — had already been in the works when the council approved the one-year data center moratorium.
After rough skies, monarch butterfly population on the rise
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/15/monarch-butterfly-population-on-the-rise-in-minnesota
Published: September 15, 2026 21:59
In recent years there have been concerns about whether the monarch butterfly was a threatened species. Thanks to good weather, and an increase in their food, the pollinator’s numbers increased in 2026.
Updated data show more than 2,300 arrested during ICE surge were deported or left country
Published: September 15, 2026 21:13
More than 2,300 non-citizens arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge were later deported or left the country, according to newly updated data.
Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/15/npr-massie-impeach-hegseth-iran
Published: September 15, 2026 19:58
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.
Court restores Jensen lawsuit against MN board
Published: September 15, 2026 19:26
In a win for Jensen, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Republican candidate for state auditor’s lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice may continue.
Native author launches new book in Minneapolis
Published: September 15, 2026 19:00
Terria Smith’s new memoir “I Love You So Many” is a tribute to living a full, adventurous life.
Federal regulators sue to close pest-infested Minneapolis food warehouse
Published: September 15, 2026 18:45
Gold Star Distribution is planning to close after pest problems and product recalls. Investigators with the Food and Drug Administration had found a slew of pests in the building during the 2025 inspection.
Patel defends loosening of employment standards
Published: September 15, 2026 17:37
FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification.
Rochester’s 10-acre Seneca site still up for grabs
Published: September 15, 2026 09:00
The Seneca Foods processing and canning facility closed in 2018 and Olmsted County purchased the property the following year for $5.6 million. But seven years later, the site is still empty, and county commissioners said that the process to find realistic…
Minnesota's longest paved bike path is finished
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/15/mesabi-trail-minnesotas-longest-paved-bike-path-completed
Published: September 15, 2026 09:00
The Mesabi Trail cuts a 165-mile path across northern Minnesota’s Iron Range. Officials will celebrate the trail’s completion with a ribbon cutting Tuesday in Tower.
Ask a Bookseller: 'The Inquisitive Raven' by Richard Wagamese
Published: September 15, 2026 09:00
Pallas Erdrich of Birchbark Books in Minneapolis recommends a picture book written by Richard Wagamese and illustrated by Bridget George.
See who's won an Emmy Award so far
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/14/npr-emmys-2026-winners
Published: September 15, 2026 01:30
“Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmy Awards on Monday night. We'll be updating this list as winners are announced.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/14/npr-supreme-court-mail-in-voting-trump
Published: September 15, 2026 00:54
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.
Doctors strike, rally for contract with Allina
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/14/alina-doctors-strike-rally-for-contract-in-minnesota
Published: September 14, 2026 22:40
Union officials say Allina is offering less pay than the doctors currently make and is resisting demands for more physician control over decisions affecting patient care. Allina says the two sides have made progress but says any contract has to account for…
EPA eliminates rule limiting power plant emissions
Published: September 14, 2026 22:14
Environmental groups decried the change, saying it would come at a cost to Americans' health and further degrade the environment.
Park officials share details on rescue of missing hiker
Published: September 14, 2026 21:25
Two kayakers relayed Craig Berg’s location to park officials, who coordinated with the Coast Guard to airlift Berg from the remote Lake Superior island to get medical treatment.
Lynx coach Reeve will not consider commissioner role
Published: September 14, 2026 21:08
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced earlier in September she would retire. Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, the league’s all-time winningest coach and two-time WNBA Executive of the Year, said she would not consider the job.
Murray's concussion recovery leaves play uncertain
Published: September 14, 2026 20:29
Murray arrived on Monday at Vikings headquarters “feeling pretty good,” according to coach Kevin O'Connell, but it was far too soon to assess his chance of playing on Sunday at Chicago.
Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/14/npr-kennedy-center-financial-physical-state
Published: September 14, 2026 20:20
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.
St. Paul's Summit Brewing Company faces foreclosure
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/14/summit-brewing-company-faces-foreclosure-in-st-paul
Published: September 14, 2026 20:19
BMO Bank alleges Summit Brewery, one of Minnesota's largest brewers, owes them more than $8 million in unpaid debt.
Bob Mackie, designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher, dies at 87
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/14/npr-bob-mackie-dead-cher-marilyn-monroe-elton-john-fashion
Published: September 14, 2026 20:12
The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.
St. Thomas AI ethics expert says regulation is needed
Published: September 14, 2026 20:05
After a pair of AI researchers shared a warning that technology could lead to end of humanity, the CEOs of the country’s top AI companies are calling for a global slowdown.
In Freeborn County and Albert Lea, aging well is a priority - and a lot of fun
Published: September 14, 2026 14:43
Minnesota's senior population is growing. In Freeborn County, the community is embracing the idea of making it safer and more delightful for older folks to age there.
Average price of diesel in Minnesota rises above $6 a gallon
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/14/average-price-diesel-minnesota-rises-above-6-gallon
Published: September 14, 2026 13:38
AAA reported Monday’s average price of diesel in Minnesota was just over $6.07 a gallon — up more than 10 cents a gallon from Sunday, and an increase of 30 cents over the past week.
U.S. wins fifth straight women’s FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79
Published: September 14, 2026 13:16
Breanna Stewart scored 22 points, Jackie Young added 18 and the U.S. beat France 97-79 to win its fifth consecutive women’s FIBA World Cup championship.
Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/14/npr-trump-mike-johnson-ai-slowdown
Published: September 14, 2026 11:33
President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that “negative forces” are making claims about things that won’t happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development.
Florida-based real estate investor buys 2 St. Paul office buildings
Published: September 14, 2026 09:00
Florida-based real estate investor Jamie Rand now owns four downtown commercial buildings, making him the largest private owner of commercial property in downtown St. Paul.
Effort aims to get Minnesotans to rethink lake ‘weeds’
Published: September 14, 2026 09:00
Native aquatic plants help keep lakes healthy, reduce erosion and are a safeguard against invasive species. Yet they get a bad rap as a nuisance, and property owners often remove them with chemicals or machines.
Crop values spike, but diesel costs could limit profit
Published: September 14, 2026 09:00
Corn and soybeans hit some of the best prices the crops have had in three years. However, as diesel prices jump above $6 a gallon, how vulnerable are farmers' profits?
Minnesotans start casting their midterm ballots Friday
Published: September 14, 2026 09:00
Minnesota voters can start casting their ballots in the 2026 midterm election Friday. What do they need to know?