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Mendota Bridge to receive $2.5 million railing upgrades
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/13/mendota-bridge-to-receive-railing-upgrades
Published: July 13, 2025 15:36
The bridge, which connects Fort Snelling to Mendota Heights, will have its metal railings raised from 42 inches to 54 inches.
You butter believe it: Cookie Butter Cheesecake is 2025's 'Flavor of the Fair'
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/13/cookie-butter-cheesecake-is-2025s-flavor-of-the-fair
Published: July 13, 2025 15:15
The vanilla sundae is topped with cheesecake pieces and a drizzle of Cookie Butter sauce, adding warm notes of cinnamon and caramelized brown sugar. The sundae will also have a cookie on top.
No playing Spanish-language music: Many immigrants say they have new rules for driving
Published: July 13, 2025 15:06
As the Trump administration's crackdown continues, traffic stops have become increasingly important tools of enforcement. It has led many immigrants to take alternate modes of transportation.
Trump says he's considering 'taking away' Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship
Published: July 13, 2025 15:04
On Saturday, Trump claimed on social media that OâDonnell is not in the âbest interestsâ of the country and suggested she should stay in Ireland, where she moved earlier this year. Legal experts, however, note the Constitution prevents the government fromâŠ
Bald eagle's new status as the official U.S. bird brings pride and hope to many Native Americans
Published: July 13, 2025 14:46
Many Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they have always held sacred as a messenger to the Creator. But this year, some are doing so with special pride after the bald eagleâŠ
Brewery brings the thrill of the elementary school book fair to the state fairgrounds
Published: July 13, 2025 14:00
Inbound BrewCo hosted a book fair for adults at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Saturday, where readers could enjoy a beer while browsing books and connecting with local authors.
'Helping every dang soul': Beloved camp director was among those lost in Texas flooding
Published: July 13, 2025 13:57
Jane Ragsdale ran the Heart O' the Hills camp for girls in Kerr County. The camp was between sessions when the deluge hit. The only person killed there was Ragsdale.
'Panicking': Why recent college grads are struggling to find jobs
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/13/npr-college-graduates-jobs-employment-unemployment
Published: July 13, 2025 13:57
Recent college graduates are facing one of the most challenging job markets in years â with the exception of the pandemic period â even as the overall unemployment rate remains low.
Largest grain terminal in the Duluth-Superior port set to close
Published: July 13, 2025 12:00
The CHS grain terminal in Superior, Wis., with 500 silos, the largest terminal in the port of Duluth-Superior, will permanently close at the end of August. Twenty-five employees will be laid off.
Atkins scores 27, Reese and Cardoso record double-doubles as Sky beats Lynx 87-81
Published: July 12, 2025 19:49
Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81. Reese had 19 points and 11 rebounds on Saturday for her eighth consecutive double-double and 14th of the season.
Where to find information about flood risk to your home
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/12/npr-flood-risk-information-sources-texas
Published: July 12, 2025 19:00
Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.
Iga Swiatek defeats Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title
Published: July 12, 2025 17:09
Iga Swiatek has won her first Wimbledon championship with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova in the final. Saturday's victory at Centre Court took just 57 minutes and gave Swiatek her sixth Grand Slam title overall.
FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show
Published: July 12, 2025 16:49
Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mysticâs buildings from their 100-year flood map, as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before rushing waters swept away children and counselors.
Preliminary report says fuel switches were cut off before Air India Boeing 787 crash
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/npr-air-india-boeing-787-crash-report
Published: July 12, 2025 15:54
Indian investigators determined the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was properly configured and lifted off normally. But three seconds after takeoff, the engines' fuel switches were cut off.
Russian drone, cruise missile and bomb attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine
Published: July 12, 2025 13:54
Russia launched a massive drone and missile barrage on Ukraine overnight, killing at least two people and wounding more than 20.
Larnach hits two-run HR, Ryan outpitches Skenes as Twins beat Pirates 2-1
Published: July 12, 2025 13:48
Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer, Joe Ryan outpitched Paul Skenes. and the Minnesota Twins beat Pittsburgh 2-1 to hand the Pirates their seventh straight loss.
28 Palestinians including children killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
Published: July 12, 2025 13:42
Hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza including four children. Strikes since late Friday have targeted areas in central and southern Gaza, leaving 13 dead in Deir al-Balah and 15 in Khan Younis.
Trump announces 30 percent tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1
Published: July 12, 2025 13:11
President Donald Trump has announced heâs levying tariffs of 30 percent against the European Union and Mexico. Trump announced the tariffs Saturday on two of the United States' biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account.
Federal judge orders stop to indiscriminate immigration raids in Los Angeles
Published: July 12, 2025 13:04
Civil rights groups alleged that ICE and Border Patrol agents are rounding people up based on their race, and denying them access to lawyers. A federal judge said there's evidence what they're doing is illegal.
Ask a Bookseller: âFox: A Novelâ by Joyce Carol Oates
https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/07/12/ask-a-bookseller-fox-a-novel-by-joyce-carol-oates
Published: July 12, 2025 12:00
Angel Dobrow of Zenith Bookstore in Duluth recommends âFox: A Novelâ by Joyce Carol Oates.
A pool party âby and for fat folksâ is making waves in the Twin Cities
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/12/cake-plus-size-resale-hosts-fat-splash-pool-party
Published: July 12, 2025 12:00
This is the fifth year Cake Plus-size Resale has hosted Fat Splash, which aims to reclaim the pool as a positive and affirming space.
Meet the Wayzata runner preparing for his 21st marathon. This time, itâs at the North Pole
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/12/wayzata-runner-prepares-for-marathon-at-north-pole
Published: July 12, 2025 12:00
Training is one of the most important parts of a marathon, but Santa doesnât have an off-season training routine Shawn OâGrady could reference. Hereâs how the Wayzata runner prepared for the marathon at the top of the world.
University of Minnesota grows non-native plants for immigrants to have a taste of home
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/12/u-of-m-non-native-plant-program-for-immigrants
Published: July 12, 2025 12:00
Immigrants living in the United States inevitably miss a piece of home that canât be found abroad. A new program at the University of Minnesota is working to change that.
Judge hears motion to dismiss suit challenging Minnesota abortion law
Published: July 11, 2025 21:52
A federal judge Friday heard a motion to dismiss a suit brought last year by a group of plaintiffs arguing that Minnesota laws protecting access to abortion are unconstitutional.
Air quality alert issued for all of Minnesota through the weekend
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/air-quality-alert-issued-minnesota-through-weekend
Published: July 11, 2025 21:17
An air quality alert is in effect for all of Minnesota through Monday morning, as several rounds of smoke from Canadian wildfire are expected to bring hazy, unhealthy air to the state through the weekend.
St. Paul police respond to shooting near Cub Foods in Payne-Phalen neighborhood
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/cub-foods-shooting-in-st-pauls-payne-phalen-neighborhood
Published: July 11, 2025 20:59
The shooting was near a Cub Foods store in the area of Maryland Avenue East and Clarence Street.
Trump's 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods could drive up U.S. breakfast costs
Published: July 11, 2025 18:33
President Donald Trumpâs threat to boost import taxes by 50% over Brazilian goods could drive up the cost of breakfast in the United States.
Buses replacing Green Line trains in St. Paul for 10 days
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/buses-replacing-green-line-trains-st-paul
Published: July 11, 2025 17:58
Green Line light rail trains in St. Paul will be replaced with buses for 10 days, starting Friday night. The major service change will affect trains between the Raymond Avenue and Union Depot stations.
Gov. Tim Walz calls special election to fill late Rep. Melissa Hortmanâs House seat
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/special-election-set-for-melissa-hortmans-seat
Published: July 11, 2025 17:24
State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman were killed in their Brooklyn Park home on June 14. The special election will take place Sept. 16 to fill her seat.
Trump cuts gut family nutrition education program in Minnesota, slash 60 jobs
Published: July 11, 2025 16:45
Funding for SNAP-Ed, the educational piece of the nationwide federal food assistance program, was completely eliminated in the massive Trump administration spending bill recently signed into law. One local leader says it will cause serious harm toâŠ
Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks
Published: July 11, 2025 16:33
A divided federal appeals court has thrown out an agreement that would've allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the risk of execution for al-Qaidaâs 2001 attacks.
Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/npr-state-department-rubio-job-cuts
Published: July 11, 2025 15:53
The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades â drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle.
Three freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/twin-cities-freeway-closures-this-weekend
Published: July 11, 2025 14:18
Drivers in the Twin Cities will have to navigate around three freeway closures this weekend affecting stretches of Interstates 35E, 94 and 694.
Crow-Armstrong homers twice as Cubs top Twins to deny series sweep
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/chicago-cubs-top-minnesota-twins-to-deny-series-sweep
Published: July 11, 2025 11:10
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs for his fifth multi-homer game this season, powering the Chicago Cubs past the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday.
Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy
Published: July 11, 2025 10:49
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Human Services over its newly updated affirmative action hiring policy.
A recent high-profile case of AI hallucination serves as a stark warning
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/npr-ai-courts-lawyers-mypillow-fines
Published: July 11, 2025 10:32
MyPillow creator Mike Lindell's lawyers were fined thousands for submitting a legal filing riddled with AI-generated mistakes. It highlights a dilemma of balancing technology and using it responsibly.
Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at a Thailand zoo
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/10/npr-baby-pygmy-hippo-moo-deng-first-birthday-thailand-zoo
Published: July 11, 2025 10:29
The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was overrun with Moo Deng fans on the first of four days of activities marking the birthday of the adorable social media sensation.
What Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for taxes on Social Security
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/npr-social-security-megabill-trump-tax-cuts
Published: July 11, 2025 10:28
Many Americans received an email from the Social Security Administration applauding the megabill's passage. Experts say it was misleading.
How flood sirens could have saved lives in Texas
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/npr-flood-sirens-texas-warning
Published: July 11, 2025 10:26
In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system.
MN Shortlist, July 11-17: Wisconsin road trip, vintage books and salsa
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/minnesota-arts-and-culture-events-july-11-july-17
Published: July 11, 2025 09:00
MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
As âArrowsmithâ turns 100, Sinclair Lewisâ medical tale couldnât be more timely
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/minnesota-author-sinclair-lewis-book-arrowsmith-turns-100
Published: July 11, 2025 09:00
Literary and medical experts will gather next week in Lewisâ hometown of Sauk Centre, Minn., to discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The story of an idealistic doctor struggling with ethical questions about medicine and scientific research remains asâŠ
Five local vendors serving up bites at massive Asian food festival
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/11/five-minnesota-vendors-featured-at-panda-fest
Published: July 11, 2025 09:00
One hundred vendors from across the country will participate in Panda Fest July 11-13 at the Mall of America. Some local businesses have joined the festival to share their passion for food with a wider audience.
DOGE keeps gaining access to sensitive data. Now, it can cut off billions to farmers
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/10/npr-doge-usda-farmers-data
Published: July 11, 2025 03:16
DOGE recently gained high-level access to a database that controls government payments and loans to farmers and ranchers across the U.S.
Union calls for independent review of workplace culture at HCMC
Published: July 10, 2025 22:05
Union members are calling for an independent investigation into what they say is a discriminatory work culture at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Ramsey County sheriff speaks to Capitol and lawmaker security concerns, funding gap
Published: July 10, 2025 21:51
At the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher called for increased security at the Capitol. Following the assassination and attempted assassination of two state lawmakers and their spouses in June, heâs ringing theâŠ
The price of e-cigarettes in Minneapolis will go up to $25
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/10/minneapolis-will-raise-price-of-ecigarettes-to-25
Published: July 10, 2025 20:37
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to raise the price of e-cigarettes sold in the city to $25.
Man shot, wounded after law enforcement pursuit in western Minnesota
Published: July 10, 2025 18:48
A man was shot and wounded by law enforcement officers following a pursuit Wednesday evening in western Minnesota.
Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion
Published: July 10, 2025 18:15
Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion.
A decade of missed opportunities: Texas couldn't find $1M for flood warning system near camps
Published: July 10, 2025 18:03
Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County, Texas. The agencies failed toâŠ
31 workers reach safety after partial collapse of Los Angeles industrial tunnel
Published: July 10, 2025 14:46
Construction workers inside a huge industrial tunnel in Los Angeles made it to safety after a portion of it collapsed Wednesday evening, an outcome officials called a blessing.
She lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants
Published: July 10, 2025 13:06
A former Minnesota U.S. Forest Service employee who lost her job in a mass federal layoff by the Trump administration is learning to navigate life with her new adopted husky, a retired sled dog at Denali National Park.
Paul McCartney to play U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in October
Published: July 10, 2025 12:32
Minnesota Beatles fans, get ready to twist and shout: Paul McCartney will be playing U.S. Bank Stadium this fall.
Masked immigration agents are spurring fear and confusion across the U.S.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/npr-ice-raids-masked-agents
Published: July 10, 2025 11:07
The Department of Homeland Security says federal agents arresting immigrants are hiding their faces for their own safety. Legal advocates say the practice undermines public trust.
âA bright lightâ: Nancy Cassutt Ison worked in journalism for more than 40 years
Published: July 10, 2025 11:02
Nancy Cassutt Ison, 64, who worked more than four decades as a journalist and media executive died last month at her home in Hudson, Wis. A visitation and funeral are scheduled for Thursday.
Minnesota Twins beat Chicago Cubs 4-2, but Buxton injures hand
Published: July 10, 2025 10:52
Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa each had an RBI as the Minnesota Twins scored a pair of first-inning runs for the second straight game in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/10/former-wisconsin-clerk-failed-count-ballots-broke-laws
Published: July 10, 2025 10:38
An investigation by Wisconsin's elections commission has concluded that unlawful actions by Madison's former city clerk led to nearly 200 absentee ballots going uncounted in the 2024 presidential election.
New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/npr-fema-texas-flooding-floodplain-camp-mystic
Published: July 10, 2025 10:23
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
Couple admits submitting hundreds of fake voter registration forms
Published: July 10, 2025 09:00
A former Minnesota resident appeared in federal court this week and admitted filling out hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications. 58-year-old Ronnie Williams and Lorraine Lee Combs â his 57-year-old romantic partnerâ were charged withâŠ
Art Hounds: Audio scavenger hunts, pottery favorites and outdoor scenes on canvas
Published: July 10, 2025 09:00
Jamie Davis of St. Paul, Cindy Ihlenfeld of Mahtomedi and Lou Ferreri of St. Paul share whatâs catching their eyes and ears this week, from a new season of sidewalk audio plays to a curated pottery show and impressionistic people at play.
Artist Tom Gamache's Watermark exhibit remembers and re-imagines Ojibwe lifeways
Published: July 10, 2025 09:00
Artist Tom Gamacheâs new exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji explores both personal memories and traditional Ojibe community narratives.
Science Museum of Minnesota lays off 43 employees
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/science-museum-of-minnesota-lays-off-43-employees
Published: July 10, 2025 00:50
The museumâs reduction in staff comes months after the Trump administration announced that it would be cutting more than $1.3 million in grants from Minnesota museums and institutions.
Trump sets 50 percent tariff rate for Brazil, blasting treatment of former far-right president
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/npr-trump-brazil-tariff-bolsonaro
Published: July 9, 2025 22:53
President Donald Trump defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting an attempted coup following his loss in the 2022 election.
Alyssa Thomas scores career-high 29 and the Mercury close on a 19-4 run to beat the Lynx 79-71
Published: July 9, 2025 22:26
Alyssa Thomas scored 12 of her career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Mercury closed on a 19-4 run to beat the Minnesota Lynx 79-71.
Gov. Tim Walz defends $430,000 ask for legal counsel used to prep for congressional hearing
Published: July 9, 2025 19:46
The governor said the outside counsel had additional expertise in immigration law needed to prepare for the House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary states last month. Minnesota doesnât have a sanctuary law, although some communities in the state doâŠ
St. Cloud State's interim president to depart early
Published: July 9, 2025 19:13
Larry Dietz took the two-year post last July, but announced Monday that he will be leaving by the end of this year to deal with health challenges in his family.
Two charged in 'massive' methamphetamine seizure in Minneapolis
Published: July 9, 2025 18:53
The Hennepin County Attorneyâs Office has charged two people in what officials are calling a "massive" methamphetamine seizure.
Minnesota extends P.J. Fleck's contract by 1 year through 2030 with retention bonus bump
Published: July 9, 2025 18:24
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2030 season. The university's board of regents approved the deal. His $6 million annual salary remains unchanged, but retention bonuses have increased. Fleck will earn $1âŠ
Father charged in death of Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/father-charged-death-columbia-heights-teen-manny-collins
Published: July 9, 2025 17:47
Authorities have charged a Columbia Heights man with second-degree murder after his 16-year-old son was found dead weeks after going missing.
St. Paul fire crews rescue man who was stuck underground for several days
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/man-stuck-underground-in-st-paul-rescued
Published: July 9, 2025 17:15
St. Paul fire officials said a man was rescued Tuesday after reportedly being trapped in an underground vault for several days.
What's on the table for the 5 African Presidents meeting Trump at the White House?
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/npr-africa-leaders-trump-white-house-china-minerals-oil
Published: July 9, 2025 16:15
President Donald Trump is hosting 5 African leaders in Washington this week â a mini summit that's raising eyebrows over who was invited, what's on the table, and what it signals about U.S. rivalry with China and BRICS in Africa.
Lots of people love tennis. But do you know where it comes from?
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/npr-tennis-history-evolution-wimbledon
Published: July 9, 2025 16:08
Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it's not just a phase. The sport â at least some version of it â has been around since medieval times.
State laws to stop surprise ambulance bills face pushback from insurers
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/npr-state-laws-surprise-ambulance-bills-colorado
Published: July 9, 2025 16:07
Policymakers agree patients shouldn't be stuck in the middle when an ambulance service charges more than what an insurer will pay. But they can't settle on what price is fair.
A battle is unfolding in Europe over the future of wolves
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/npr-wolves-europe-conservation
Published: July 9, 2025 16:00
Europe recently downgraded the protected status of wolves, sparking concern among conservationists who warn this may undo decades of progress and lead to the species becoming threatened again.
Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill âscience fairâ
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/npr-science-fair-canceled-funding-nih-federal
Published: July 9, 2025 15:49
On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work â and the federal cuts that now threaten it.
After quitting antidepressants, some people suffer surprising, lingering symptoms
https://www.apmreports.org/story/2025/07/09/after-stopping-antidepressant-drugs-lingering-symptoms
Published: July 9, 2025 15:40
Some people say antidepressants left them with debilitating symptoms for years â even decades â after going off the medications. Their ranks are growing online as they push for recognition and research.
Texas is relying on FEMA. State leaders said it should be cut
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/npr-texas-trump-fema-flooding
Published: July 9, 2025 15:06
The governor and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart
Published: July 9, 2025 14:51
Caitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart first in the WNBA All-Star Game draft. Clark had the first overall pick by being No. 1 in the fan vote.
Minnesota State Fair announces new foods, vendors for 2025
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/minnesota-state-fair-new-foods-for-2025
Published: July 9, 2025 13:54
This yearâs list of new food offerings at the Minnesota State Fair features food combinations you never imagined â and flavor mash-ups you never knew youâd want to try.
Twins top Cubs 8-1 behind strong start from Simeon Woods Richardson and late power surge
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/minnesota-twins-top-chicago-cubs-8-1
Published: July 9, 2025 13:27
Simeon Woods Richardson pitched five scoreless innings for the Minnesota Twins in an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs before the bullpen took over against a tough lineup.
Growing up and growing the band: the evolution of Twin Cities indie folk rock group Second Hand Dan
Published: July 9, 2025 09:00
Twin Cities band Second Hand Dan has been playing gigs for a decade and playing together for longer than that. They have seen each other through their teenage years, both as friends and bandmates, and now, as they gear up for a summer of live shows, theyâŠ
Trump administration withholds millions in funding from Minnesota schools
Published: July 9, 2025 09:00
The money had been mandated by Congress for spending on the most vulnerable students as well as teacher professional development.
Minnesota lawmakers add new fraud defenses, leaving others for future consideration
Published: July 9, 2025 09:00
Minnesota lawmakers held the first hearing since the June 14 shooting of two lawmakers and their spouses. The hearing focused on Medicaid and efforts to stop fraud.
âBig beautiful billâ wonât kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly
Published: July 9, 2025 09:00
President Trumpâs massive budget bill eliminates tax credits and incentives for small and large-scale solar and wind projects in Minnesota, and is projected to increase electricity bills across the state.
Minnesotans are celebrating Melissa Hortman â one seed at a time
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/minnesotans-celebrate-melissa-hortman-crop-art
Published: July 9, 2025 09:00
At least two Minnesotans are submitting crop art portraits of Rep. Melissa Hortman to the Minnesota State Fair to commemorate what the late speaker has done for the state.
Earthquake? In Minnesota? The day the ground in Morris shook 50 years ago
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/09/50th-anniversary-of-morris-minnesota-earthquake
Published: July 9, 2025 09:00
The 1975 Morris earthquake released tremors so strong, people across much of Minnesota, northern Iowa and the eastern Dakotas were able to feel the tremors. Fifty years later, scientists and those who lived through it are still trying to figure out howâŠ
Minnesota sends delegation of students to Braille Challenge for first time
Published: July 8, 2025 23:56
In February, Minnesota held its first regional Braille Challenge where students competed in various literacy tests. It led to four student finalists who went to an international competition in Los Angeles in late June.
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/08/npr-supreme-court-federal-rifs
Published: July 8, 2025 23:13
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was appointed to the court by President Biden, dissented.
Minnesota organization donates 10,000 life jackets to support child water safety
Published: July 8, 2025 22:02
Abbeyâs Hope gave away its 10,000th life jacket Tuesday, in a larger effort to keeps kids safe in and around water.
IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/08/npr-irs-now-says-pastors-can-endorse-political-candidates
Published: July 8, 2025 20:06
Since 1954, an IRS rule had barred houses of worship from explicitly endorsing political candidates.
Shoes off at the airport? TSA appears to be giving the pesky rule the boot
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/08/npr-tsa-shoes-stay-on-airport-security-screening
Published: July 8, 2025 20:04
For nearly twenty years, most air travelers in the U.S. have been required to remove their shoes when going through security. That requirement seems to be ending.
Duluth-area nurses strike, citing stalled contract negotiations
Published: July 8, 2025 19:35
About 300 nurses and other medical staff at six Duluth-area Essentia Health facilities went on strike Tuesday.
Café & Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis will close in September
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/08/cafe-bar-lurcat-minneapolis-closing
Published: July 8, 2025 18:32
The owners of Café & Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis announced Tuesday that the iconic restaurant will close in September, after nearly a quarter-century as a favorite of locals and visiting celebrities alike.
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron says he's leaving the band after nearly 30 years
Published: July 8, 2025 18:26
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron says heâs leaving the band after nearly 30 years. The 62-year-old Cameron announced his departure in a social media post on Monday.
Legal experts not sure why Minneapolis leaders at odds over changes to police reform agreement
Published: July 8, 2025 16:45
The Minneapolis City Attorneyâs Office is pushing back against a council directive to pursue changes to the police reform agreement with the Minnesota Human Rights Department. Lawyers, including the former city attorney say making changes to the agreementâŠ
Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark set to reveal teams they drafted for WNBA All-Star Game
Published: July 8, 2025 15:35
Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark each have their draft strategy for the WNBA All-Star Game. The two captains chose their teams for the game that will be played on July 19 at Clarkâs home arena in Indianapolis. The squads will be revealed Tuesday night.
Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be enacted
Published: July 8, 2025 15:20
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to institute a ban on conversion therapy. The court ruled Tuesday that a Republican-controlled legislative committeeâs rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversionâŠ
The health of U.S. kids has declined significantly since 2007, a new study finds
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/08/npr-kids-health-children-chronic-disease
Published: July 8, 2025 14:44
A new study in the journal JAMA finds the health of Americaâs children has worsened across several key indicators over the last two decades. That includes the number of children with chronic diseases.
100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/08/npr-evolution-scopes-creationism-monkey-trial
Published: July 8, 2025 14:19
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
BRICS nations push back as Trump warns of tariffs
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/08/npr-brics-summit-ends-with-trump-tariff-threat
Published: July 8, 2025 13:51
Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meeting for their annual summit had hoped to downplay any differences with the U.S. But even a toned down group proclamation drew the ire of President Trump.
Volunteers flock to help search efforts after Texas floods even as officials warn them away
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/08/texas-flood-guadalupe-river-search-rescue
Published: July 8, 2025 13:00
Flash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the stateâs history. The Guadalupe River surged dramatically on Friday, destroying buildings, uprooting trees, and devastating a century-old summer camp.
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