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Homer-happy Cardinals beat Twins 9-6
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/14/homer-happy-cardinals-beat-twins-9-6
Published: June 14, 2026 15:20
Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis homered for the Twins in the fourth and Luke Keaschall hit a two-run shot in the fifth against starter Matthew Liberatore to even the game.
A'ja Wilson leads the Aces past the Lynx 100-97
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/14/minnesota-lynx-lose-to-las-vegas-aces
Published: June 14, 2026 15:13
Miles made her third 3-pointer for a 97-96 lead with 24.5 seconds left, but missed a 3 with a chance to tie with seven seconds to go. Courtney Williams then missed a 3 in the final second.
Trump's UFC fights bring historic spectacle to D.C.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/14/npr-trump-ufc-white-house-fights
Published: June 14, 2026 14:13
Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
New memorial honors iron ore mineworkers killed in Ely
Published: June 14, 2026 12:00
It took nearly 20 years to identify the names and raise the money for the memorial, which will honor workers in Ely’s iron ore mines who died between 1889 and 1966.
Adolescent sexual health continues to improve in MN
Published: June 14, 2026 12:00
Teen pregnancy, birth, and STI rates continued to decline in Minnesota in 2024, though significant racial and geographic disparities remain, according to a University of Minnesota report.
70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the U.S. and Gio Reyna
Published: June 13, 2026 20:43
Gio Reyna's goal might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup. It will certainly take something special to eclipse it as the goal of the tournament even at this early stage.
Kennedy Center removes Trump's name from the building
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/12/npr-kennedy-center-trump-name-remove
Published: June 13, 2026 17:19
Workers finished removing President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building.
What we know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/13/what-we-know-about-a-possible-deal-to-end-the-iran-war
Published: June 13, 2026 13:51
The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday the U.S. and Iran have agreed on the wording of an agreement. Mediators are working to finalize it.
Clemens, Lewis, Lee homer off Stanek in the Twins' 9-8 win over the Cardinals
Published: June 13, 2026 13:47
Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee homered in the eighth inning — two of three home runs surrendered by St. Louis reliever Ryne Stanek — and the Minnesota Twins outlasted the Cardinals 9-8 on Friday night.
Suit alleges police inaction preceded Minneapolis neighbor shooting
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
A Minneapolis couple has sued their home’s previous owners, the city, former police chief Brian O’Hara and neighbor John Sawchak, alleging that concealed threats, police inaction and escalating harassment culminated in Sawchak allegedly shooting Davis…
Minn. grant aims to spur green fertilizer production
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering nearly $4 million to ag and rural electric co-ops that plan to invest in green fertilizer manufacturing.
Chisago County workers continue long strike
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
As of Friday, workers have been striking for 42 days. One of the longer strikes in recent history was 45 days in 2023, when Hastings Public Schools food service workers were on strike.
Minnesota Frost re-sign Lee Stecklein, Grace Zumwinkle
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/12/minnesota-frost-resign-lee-stecklein-grace-zumwinkle
Published: June 12, 2026 23:18
Defender Lee Stecklein and forward Grace Zumwinkle are staying put in Minnesota after the PWHL’s Frost re-signed both players. Zumwinkle signed a three-year contract and Stecklein a two-year deal, with both added to Minnesota’s protected list in the third…
MPR News Quiz
https://www.mprnews.org/news-quiz
Published: June 12, 2026 21:32
Think you kept up with the news this week? The MPR News Quiz tests your knowledge of the week’s news every Friday.
Summer reading recs from the North Shore
Published: June 12, 2026 20:06
It’s time to head to the lake with a book in hand. Here are the top recommendations booksellers and libraries are talking about in northeastern Minnesota.
Minneapolis-based Sleep Number files for bankruptcy
Published: June 12, 2026 19:28
Sleep Number announced in May that it recorded a $50 million net loss in the first quarter of the year, driven by decreased sales. On Friday, the company said that its efforts to change course — including its largest product redesign in a decade — have not…
U of M, Fairview and M Physicians approve agreement
Published: June 12, 2026 19:09
Attorney General Keith Ellison said that failing to reach an agreement would have significant repercussions for patients, physicians, researchers, medical education and Minnesota’s economy.
SpaceX stock lifts off, rising above its IPO price
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/12/npr-stock-ai-spacex-ipo-elon-musk
Published: June 12, 2026 18:25
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.
Your cheat sheet to the 26 players on the U.S. World Cup team
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/12/npr-2026-world-cup-usmnt-players-roster
Published: June 12, 2026 18:21
The U.S. is opening its 2026 World Cup on Friday evening against Paraguay. For the 26 Americans on the team, this match is the culmination of years of hard work and training.
Years after oil pipeline protests, North Dakota and the federal government settle policing lawsuit
Published: June 12, 2026 15:17
The state of North Dakota and the federal government have settled a lawsuit the state brought to recoup the costs of policing protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly a decade ago. The final settlement agreement includes a nearly $28 million sum…
Vikings to start training camp with the Murray-McCarthy turn-taking at QB before declaring a starter
Published: June 12, 2026 14:13
Taking turns with J.J. McCarthy has added an extra challenge for Kyler Murray as a newcomer to the Minnesota Vikings learning a complex offense. The Vikings are committed to staging a legitimate competition for their starting quarterback position at least…
The U.S. men's team is set to take on Paraguay in its World Cup opener
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/12/npr-2026-world-cup-usmnt-paraguay
Published: June 12, 2026 13:46
Friday's game, the first of three group stage matches for the U.S., has been eight years in the making as a generation of players has reached their prime just in time for a World Cup on home soil.
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dies at 88
Published: June 12, 2026 12:27
Hockney moved from London to Southern California in the 1960s and was an innovative painter, photographer, stage designer and printmaker.
'I Was Scared.' Minneapolis Anti-Violence Workers Enter 'Trauma Season' Still Reeling From ICE Shootings.
Published: June 12, 2026 10:41
In the months following the city's federal upheaval, including the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, some outreach groups have changed how they are preparing for summer violence.
Unions, industry halted new regulations on data centers
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
Opponents hoped the Minnesota Legislature would approve new oversight of large data centers this year, but those bills never gained momentum. Lawmakers adjourned last month without passing any new restrictions.
MN Shortlist June 12-18
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
Monty Python’s greatest film brought to life on stage, the wedding of Minnesota’s favorite Scandinavians, colorful quilts and more in this week’s MN Shortlist.
Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post celebrates 30 years
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post will celebrate its 30th anniversary in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. The museum was rebuilt in 1996 and features both historical and contemporary displays,…
Tigers hit 6 homers in 11-0 rout of Twins
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/11/tigers-rout-twins-11-0-with-6-home-runs
Published: June 11, 2026 22:13
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
'Guided by Gilbert' litter carries on Hortmans' legacy through service dogs
Published: June 11, 2026 21:01
One year after the deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman and their dog Gilbert, Helping Paws is honoring their legacy through a new generation of service dogs. The "Guided by Gilbert" litter will train to support veterans and first responders with PTSD.
Top places to watch 2026 World Cup in the Twin Cities
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/11/world-cup-top-places-events-to-watch-games
Published: June 11, 2026 19:37
The FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday and goes through July 19. Fans can watch matches at several bars and watch party events in the Twin Cities area.
Utility crews working to restore power in central Minnesota, more than a day after severe storms
Published: June 11, 2026 19:32
Utility crews continued chainsawing their way through downed trees and branches Thursday to restore power to several thousand homes and businesses in central Minnesota, well over a day after severe storms swept through.
Lawyers drop racial profiling case against ICE but vow to continue legal fight
Published: June 11, 2026 18:45
The ACLU is dismissing its lawsuit alleging ICE racially profiled people of color during Operation Metro Surge, but says plaintiffs will refile after pursuing administrative actions against the Department of Homeland Security.
Forest Service ends temporary campfire ban in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Published: June 11, 2026 16:41
Officials with the Superior National Forest are ending the temporary campfire ban in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, after recent rainfall eased fire danger across northern Minnesota.
'Surge' may be over, but administration's deportation push continues in immigration court
Published: June 11, 2026 15:52
Several months after the declared end of Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts are still moving forward in Fort Snelling Immigration Court.
Boelter expected to enter guilty plea in Minnesota lawmaker attacks
Published: June 11, 2026 14:30
The man charged with killing former DFL Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is expected to plead guilty Thursday morning in federal court in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe general election results are in
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/11/minnesota-chippewa-tribe-general-election-results-are-in
Published: June 11, 2026 14:29
The six member nations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe held elections for leadership positions on Tuesday.
Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/11/npr-amnesty-israel-west-bank
Published: June 11, 2026 13:41
The London-based rights group says the Israeli government is deliberately trying to annex the Palestinian territory.
Buxton hits 20th homer of the season, Twins beat Tigers 6-3
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/11/buxton-hits-20th-homer-of-the-season-twins-beat-tigers-63
Published: June 11, 2026 11:57
Byron Buxton hit his 20th home run of the season, Royce Lewis also connected and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Minneapolis City Council to weigh two measures related to George Floyd Square
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/11/minneapolis-city-council-george-floyd-square
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
The Minneapolis City Council is set to take up two debates surrounding George Floyd Square. One is whether to waive a financial burden on current businesses and residents, and the other is whether to support a concept for the future of the square.
Art Hounds: West African drumming, Football-meets-Dance
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
Art Hounds recommend Fakoly Drum & Dance Conference, the 20th annual Red Wing Arts Plein Air events and “Line of Scrimmage” at Mixed Blood Theatre.
Duluth prof invents fabric shredder to recycle clothing
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/11/duluth-engineering-professor-fabric-recycler
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
University of Minnesota Duluth engineering professor Abbie Clarke-Sather’s “fiber shredder” breaks clothing down into reusable threads in 90 seconds. The machine may help recycle clothing and keep it out of landfills.
Minnesota aims to triage threats after Hortman killing
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
The assassination of Melissa Hortman, along with her husband, Mark, and the attempted killings of other lawmakers prompted policymakers to make changes aimed at tackling a growing number of threats. And they’re also taking steps to honor the late House…
Gannon solar storm cost corn growers a billion dollars
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/11/gannon-solar-storm-cost-corn-growers-a-billion-dollars
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
You might remember the bright Aurora Borealis from May 2024, visible all across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Down below on Earth, it was a panicked few days for farmers. Solar (or geomagnetic) storms are nothing new, but technology like global…
Report: ICE wasted millions in largest facility
Published: June 10, 2026 23:33
Since the opening of Camp East Montana in Texas last year, immigration lawyers and rights advocates have expressed concerns about conditions inside the facility.
Mankato Clinic lays off 100 workers, keeps clinics open
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/mankato-clinic-lays-off-about-one-hundred-employees
Published: June 10, 2026 22:20
Nearly 10 percent of Mankato Clinic’s workforce was laid off on Tuesday. The cuts affected most departments, including management and ancillary support staff.
Boelter expected to change not guilty plea
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/vance-boelter-expected-to-change-not-guilty-plea
Published: June 10, 2026 22:10
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to schedule a change-of-plea hearing for Vance Luther Boelter, indicating the case may be moving toward a plea agreement rather than trial.
State lifts payment suspensions for disenrolled providers who filed an appeal
Published: June 10, 2026 21:40
Minnesota’s Department of Human Services says it will restore Medicaid payments to providers who appealed their disenrollment, after providers and lawmakers warned that payment suspensions could force closures and put vulnerable Minnesotans at risk.
Ways to honor the Hortmans this week
Published: June 10, 2026 20:38
It's been one year since a gunman assassinated former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Here's what Minnesotans are doing to honor their memory.
DEET for dinner? Study finds mosquitoes could learn to love bug spray
Published: June 10, 2026 19:49
Researchers from the University of Tours in France and Virginia Tech found that they could condition mosquitoes to associate DEET with a food reward. While it’s not happening in nature currently, the study offers insight into the most effective way to use…
Inflation tops 4 percent for the first time in 3 years on spike in gasoline prices
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/npr-inflation-over-4-cpi-gasoline-prices
Published: June 10, 2026 19:43
Inflation has surged to its highest level in more than three years since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, triggering a surge in gasoline prices.
N.D. Sen. Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/north-dakota-senator-josh-boschee-elected-mayor-fargo
Published: June 10, 2026 11:42
The Democratic state senator had the least city government experience of any of his opponents and won with nearly 47 percent of the vote.
ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/npr-ice-protester-database-dhs
Published: June 10, 2026 10:32
In a previously unpublicized letter to Congress, the newly-departed head of ICE said the agency collects data on people suspected of potentially unlawful activity, which could include protesters.
After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/npr-naep-long-term-trends-reading-math
Published: June 10, 2026 10:31
Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.
Severe storms knock out power to thousands across Minnesota
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/severe-storms-power-out-minnesota
Published: June 10, 2026 10:28
A line of severe thunderstorms raced across Minnesota overnight, bringing wind gusts of more than 80 mph and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Apache helicopter is downed
Published: June 10, 2026 10:22
Trump confirmed the two pilots in the U.S. helicopter, downed near the Strait of Hormuz, are safe. The U.S. responded by launching strikes on Iran, with Tehran attacking Bahrain and Kuwait soon after.
Minneapolis estimates Operation Metro Surge cost the city $700 million
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/minneapolis-estimates-ice-surge-cost-the-city-700-million
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
City leaders plan to release an updated impact assessment on Wednesday morning.
Judge: Utility cannot cut tribal nation's power
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
The ruling marks a significant moment in a nearly two-year dispute between the Upper Sioux Community and its electric cooperative — and could reshape how rural electric cooperatives across Minnesota treat members who want to generate their own electricity.
Minnesota State Fair unveils new cookbook
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
For the first time in 50 years, the Minnesota State Fair has a new cookbook filled with blue ribbon winning recipes.
Minnesota’s construction slows while pessimism grows
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/10/minnesotas-construction-sector-slows-while-pessimism-grows
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
Construction activity is slowing down, according to a survey of construction firms conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Respondents said residential housing activity, in particular, is falling.
How property tax relief will reach Minnesota homeowners
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
Lawmakers added to an existing tax relief program after many homeowners saw steep increases to their annual property taxes.
House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term
Published: June 9, 2026 21:44
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.
Death penalty off the table for alleged Hortman killer
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/09/death-penalty-off-the-table-for-alleged-hortman-killer
Published: June 9, 2026 20:41
The Justice Department says it will not seek the death penalty against Vance Boelter, who is accused of killing former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
Wild sign Michael McCarron to 6-year, $20M deal
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/09/wild-sign-michael-mccarron-to-6year-20m-deal
Published: June 9, 2026 19:19
The Minnesota Wild signed center Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20 million contract that takes one of their impending free agents off the market after his productive arrival following a midseason trade.
Vance demands DOJ probe of Minnesota officials
Published: June 9, 2026 18:25
In his referral, Vance wrote that officials in Minnesota or anywhere else in the country “must be held accountable” if they facilitated fraud, prevented officials from stopping it or retaliated against whistleblowers who tried to report it.
Streets closed in Minneapolis after shots fired at deputies serving arrest warrant
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/09/minneapolis-shots-fired-deputies-serving-arrest-warrant
Published: June 9, 2026 18:00
Authorities closed streets in the area of West 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue in south Minneapolis on Tuesday after sheriff’s deputies were fired on while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.
U of M Fairview and M Physicians reach deal
Published: June 9, 2026 17:01
The agreement includes a $1 billion investment from Fairview in its medical facilities on the University of Minnesota campus, along with $50 million in annual funding for the medical school.
World Cup ref from Somalia was about to make history
Published: June 9, 2026 14:17
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country.
Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities, St. Cloud
Published: June 9, 2026 13:10
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday for the Twin Cities metro area, extending northwest to St. Cloud, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie and Little Falls. It’s due to ground-level ozone.
The Supreme Court is in its final stretch this term. Here are the major cases left
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/09/npr-supreme-court-major-cases-left-2026
Published: June 9, 2026 10:33
The Supreme Court is heading into its crunch time, the part of the year when the justices are racing to finish decisions and dissents in the cases that remain undecided. Here's what's left.
Conflicts on rise globally, highest level since WWII, data shows
Published: June 9, 2026 10:33
Global conflicts surged to the highest number tallied by Uppsala Conflict Data Program. Fatalities were the highest on record since 1994, with approximately 244,600 people killed in conflict in 2025.
Trump says pilots are fine after U.S. helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
Published: June 9, 2026 10:29
A U.S. Army helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz but President Donald Trump says the two crew members were not injured.
Affordable homes going into former Mankato convent site
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
Construction crews will start clearing land and evening out the ground, dividing the pasture land area adjacent to the Tourtellotte Park neighborhood into 11 single family home lots.
New exhibit shows off Minnesota petroglyphs
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
The Jeffers Petroglyphs site in southwestern Minnesota is renowned for rock carvings, some older than Stonehenge. With a newly updated visitor center and contemporary Native exhibits, the Minnesota Historical Society hopes to draw a new generation to the…
Ask a Bookseller: ‘We Burned So Bright’ by TJ Klune
https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/06/09/ask-a-bookseller-we-burned-so-bright-by-tj-klune
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
Rachel Ostrom of Acorn Bookshop recommends TJ Klune’s new novel “We Burned So Bright.”
Fargo mayor election sees return to traditional voting
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/09/fargo-mayoral-election-return-to-traditional-voting
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
After three elections using a voting system called approval voting, Fargo is having its first local election without it.
Catering drivers at MSP call out safety concerns
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/08/lsg-sky-chefs-catering-drivers-msp-airport-safety-concerns
Published: June 8, 2026 22:38
Catering truck drivers at MSP say LSG Sky Chefs’ move to single-driver trucks has made their work more dangerous, and workers joined Attorney General Keith Ellison on Monday to call attention to the safety concerns.
Federal fraud report highlights missed signals
Published: June 8, 2026 21:20
A congressional report casts blame over fraud problems in Minnesota in a prelude to fall campaign messaging over money pilfered from state-run programs. Minnesota DFL officials call it a partisan portrayal.
DOJ says man naturalized after being previously denied
Published: June 8, 2026 20:26
According to the civil complaint filed June 3, the 54-year-old man tried unsuccessfully to gain citizenship in the U.S. from Somalia and was ordered removed. However, they allege the man stayed in the country and later successfully applied for citizenship…
Farmworkers at risk due to dangerous humidity
Published: June 8, 2026 19:56
Extreme heat combined with high humidity is becoming more common as the climate warms, making it harder for people to cool their bodies.
Street construction starts at George Floyd Square
Published: June 8, 2026 19:41
Street construction started Monday at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, after years of planning and debate. Some residents say they still have questions about details of the plan — and who’s paying for it.
Appeals court: Faribault erred in data center decision
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/08/appeals-court-rules-faribault-erred-in-data-center-decision
Published: June 8, 2026 19:11
The city of Faribault decided it did not need to conduct an extensive environmental review of a massive proposed data center. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy appealed the city’s decision. It argued the city didn't have enough information…
Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/07/npr-bumblebees-problem-solving-research
Published: June 8, 2026 14:29
New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.
Former '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley speaks out after firing
Published: June 8, 2026 14:09
Former "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley said CBS' news leader Bari Weiss shouldn't be leading the network. Pelley spoke to The New York Timees just days after being fired by CBS.
A stormy and steamy few days ahead
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/08/a-stormy-and-steamy-few-days-ahead
Published: June 8, 2026 13:14
We’re in for a steamy and stormy few days. We’ll have several chances of storms — some severe — especially Wednesday. It will also be hot and humid before a cool front moves in later in the week.
Tony Award winners list: 'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical, 'Death of a Salesman' lives on
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/08/npr-tony-awards-winners-list-2026
Published: June 8, 2026 10:27
The 79th Annual Tony Awards celebrated the best of Broadway performances on Sunday in New York, but the star of the night was singer-songwriter P!nk, who hosted the show.
Investigators: Chainsaw likely sparked Birch Bay Fire
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/07/birch-bay-fire-cause-chainsaw
Published: June 8, 2026 09:00
A wildfire that has burned an estimated 33 acres near Ely was believed to be caused by U.S. Forest Service crews conducting prescribed burn preparation work to improve forest health and resilience.
St. Paul’s housing policies show mixed results
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/08/st-paul-housing-policies-mixed-results
Published: June 8, 2026 09:00
A new tool from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis illuminates the effects of St. Paul housing policies, including how rent control chilled new housing development and how changes to zoning laws are starting to boost supply.
Annunciation parents celebrate school safety wins
Published: June 8, 2026 09:00
Four parents impacted by gun violence reflected on the first legislative session since the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
Warming groundwater raises questions in MN
Published: June 8, 2026 09:00
Amid Minnesota’s frequent temperature swings, there’s one place that scientists expect to stay consistently cool all year: underground. But a geologist says groundwater beneath Minneapolis is warmer than it should be — and he’s concerned that could cause…
Tony Awards offer a number of intriguing, possible wins
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/07/2026-tony-awards-intriguing-possible-wins
Published: June 7, 2026 18:42
Twenty-four Broadway shows will hope to nab at least one win Sunday across the 26 Tony categories, which can mean the difference between keeping the doors open and pulling down the curtain.
4 takeaways from the U.S. team before the World Cup
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/07/npr-2026-world-cup-usmnt-preview
Published: June 7, 2026 18:32
The U.S. men's national team chose to play a pair of highly-ranked, super competitive teams in the final lead-up to the World Cup: Senegal and Germany. The matches showed the U.S. is ready.
Royals beat Twins 3-2 after ninth-inning comeback
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/07/kansas-city-royals-beat-minnesota-twins
Published: June 7, 2026 15:42
Minnesota tried to rally in the bottom of the ninth inning but fell short.
Lynx beat Storm 88-68 for seventh straight win
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/07/natasha-howard-olivia-miles-help-lynx-beat-storm
Published: June 7, 2026 15:11
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 88-68 on Saturday for their seventh win in a row — the last six by double figures.
Mankato Clinic's new CFO is returning home
Published: June 7, 2026 12:00
After a decade away, Brandon Janike, 32, returned home to the Mankato area last week to help lead one of southern Minnesota’s largest independent, physician-owned healthcare clinics.
Fargo ag group grows half acre of corn for local pantry
Published: June 7, 2026 12:00
Grand Farm, a Fargo-based ag research center, will grow half an acre of sweet corn for a large local food pantry serving the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Mille Lacs’ walleye return to same ‘hot spots’ to spawn
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/07/lake-mille-lacs-walleye-return-to-same-hot-spots-to-spawn
Published: June 7, 2026 12:00
The central Minnesota lake’s walleye population has declined in recent decades, and researchers have tried to figure out why. The latest study suggests protecting certain places in the lake where walleyes prefer to reproduce could boost their success.