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Minnesota Today
Minnesota Today from MPR News brings you the most important stories from around the state. All on your schedule. Get updated on the latest news in about five minutes, every weekday morning and evening.
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- Minnesota Today
Hundreds of thousands of Haitians across the country face uncertainty as their Temporary Protected Status ends
Several new Minnesota laws about domestic violence are taking effect soon. The bills were passed with bipartisan support during the most recent legislative…
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Drought now covers 76 percent of Minnesota after recent heat waves
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 76 percent of Minnesota is in drought. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says recent heat waves have dried out soils…
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Parts of the BWCA reopen to overnight camping
State legislators from across the country are vowing to introduce legislation that makes it possible for residents to directly sue federal agents who violate…
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St. Paul police chief accuses mayor of sexual harassment
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is accusing Mayor Kaohly Her of sexual harassment. A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed that an investigation is underway…
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Elon Musk challenges anti-nudification law. St. Paul Mayor Her accused of inappropriate comments
One of the lawmakers who led an anti-nudification bill in the Minnesota House says she expected AI companies to challenge the law. It bans technology used to…
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Minnesota wildfires continue; Cyberattack targets Minnesota water
Wildfires in northeast Minnesota have taken a heavy toll on Ely's tourism economy, with some business owners reporting profits are down as much as 70 percent…
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Wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are more than 50 percent contained, firefighting officials say
Firefighting officials say the wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are more than 50 percent contained. While fighting fires and protecting property remain the…
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U.S. Senate candidates debate on MPR News; Walz talks special session
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidates debated issues and approaches today in their last one-on-one debate before the primary election. And Gov. Tim Walz says…
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Vance Boelter sentenced to life in prison for attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and their families
The National Forest Service says it will reopen nearly 40 percent of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the public next week, barring significant…
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Vance Boelter sentenced to life in prison
A federal judge sentenced Vance Boelter Thursday to two life sentences plus 40 years for the killings of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her…
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Vance Boelter to be sentenced in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers. Officials developing plans to reopen parts of the BWCA
A federal judge in Minneapolis will hand down the sentence for Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty last month to fatally shooting former House speaker…
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Containment improves on wildfires burning across Minnesota’s Arrowhead
Wildfires burning across Minnesota’s Arrowhead have not been very active in recent days. Tom Hall with the U.S. Forest Service says cooler, wetter weather has…
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Cooler temperatures and higher humidity helps firefighting effort, but officials continue to monitor for new fires in windy conditions
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle wildfires that have burned tens of thousands of acres in the Boundary Waters. Those fire crews saw cooler…
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Feds withhold money due to fraud concerns; Feeding Our Future fraud leader faces jury bribery sentencing
Federal officials are withholding more than $200 million in federal Medicaid payments to Minnesota due to suspected fraud in the state’s public health…
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Person of interest taken into custody after triple homicide in St. Paul apartment Monday night
Rain and shifting winds have largely cleared wildfire smoke out of the Upper Midwest — but officials say Minnesotans should be ready for a possible return of…
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More than 700 firefighters work to contain wildfires in and near the Boundary Waters
More than 700 firefighters from across the country are working to contain wildfires burning in and near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Storms…
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9 people injured, 2 with life-threatening conditions, after shooting at Minneapolis Nightclub
The air quality index from wildfire smoke has reached hazardous levels in Minnesota, producing dangerous impacts to human health. Wildfire smoke contains…
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Minnesota wildfires continue, creating record high air quality readings
The wildfires burning in the northern regions of the state are incredibly destructive, but experts say they're a natural and important part of Minnesota's…
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Air quality index due to wildfire smoke hits hazardous levels
The air quality index from wildfire smoke has reached hazardous levels in Minnesota, producing dangerous impacts to human health. Wildfire smoke contains…
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Boundary Waters permits canceled through Sunday; Tribal nations prepare for evacuation
Permits for entry into the Boundary Waters are canceled through Sunday as fires in the area continue to grow. The U.S. Forest Service told outfitters permit…
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500 firefighters battling 17 fires in northern Minnesota. And they're expected to burn for weeks
Two YMCA summer camps are closing and sending campers home because of wildfires raging in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness area. The YMCA’s…
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Wildfires could continue for weeks -- if not months -- bringing poor air quality to Minnesota
State and federal officials say the wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area will likely continue to burn for weeks if not months.And smoke from the fires…
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Some BWCA wildfires may not be fully extinguished until it snows, officials warn
Officials with the Superior National Forest say they’re aiming to keep the full closure of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area as short as possible, but they say…
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Minnesota wildfires continue to burn
Crews continue to battle wildfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.The end of the Gunflint Trail was moved from “Ready” to “Set” evacuation status…
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BWCA has closed amid wildfires and harsh conditions. Parts of northeast Minnesota under air quality alert
As heat waves are hitting the Upper Midwest for the next few days, Xcel Energy says its crews and operation teams are prepared. Xcel says they have more crews…
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Feds hand over evidence in ICE shootings; BWCA closes completely
Federal authorities have handed over evidence to state investigators in the January killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio…
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Heat wave hits Upper Midwest
As heat waves are hitting the Upper Midwest for the next few days, Xcel Energy says its crews and operation teams are prepared. Xcel says they have more crews…
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Temperatures climb over the weekend; Active wildfires close access to parts of Boundary Waters
Temperatures are going to be climbing across Minnesota through the weekend -- as another heat wave takes aim at the region.The Superior National Forest has…
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Judge sentences former Homeland Security agent to 7 years in prison for child sex abuse videos
A judge Thursday sentenced a former Homeland Security agent to seven years in federal prison for making child sex abuse videos. He's one of three…
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Mower County cleans up after second round of flash flooding in a week
Damage assessment and cleanup continues in Mower County after the second round of flash flooding there in a week. Parts of the county, including Austin, Adams…
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Federal lawsuit alleges Mayo Clinic has been cutting corners as it incorporates AI
Republican candidates for governor are telling voters they'll reduce Minnesota's budget and taxes if they're elected. Democrats called on Republicans to more…
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MN Somali leaders denounce Trump post; Officials ask for more time to return Renee Good's vehicle
Minnesota Somali community leaders are denouncing President Donald Trump for posting a clip of Somali kindergartners at a St. Paul graduation on Truth…
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Tornado touches down near Detroit Lakes; 75,000 tap into Minnesota paid leave
Several people were injured Monday night when a tornado touched down and caused significant damage north of Detroit Lakes. The National Weather Service…
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Suspected tornado in Detroit Lakes injures 2 people
Two people were injured Monday when a suspected tornado touched down and caused significant damage north of Detroit Lakes. The Becker County Sheriff's Office…
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Three people drowned over Fourth of July weekend; Allina hospice workers hold one-day strike
Authorities across Minnesota report at least three people drowned over the Fourth of July weekend. And Dozens of hospice nurses at Allina Health held a one-day…
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Heavy rain brings severe flooding to southern Minnesota
Severe flooding in some parts of southern and southeastern Minnesota has closed several roads and highways in the area. Flash flooding closed Interstate 90…
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Minnesota farmers face uncertainty as U.S. bails on Canada-Mexico trade pact
The U.S. has decided not to renew a key trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. The decision plunges Minnesota's agriculture industry into uncertainty…
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Defendants plead not guilty in ICE protest case; Warning labels for social media will wait
Fourteen people facing federal charges for protesting ICE in Minnesota pleaded not guilty in federal court today.And Minnesota's attorney general's office…
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Committee reviews Department of Human Services' revalidation process after it triggered agency to disenroll providers
More than a dozen people facing conspiracy charges in connection with anti-ICE protests are expected back in Minneapolis federal court Wednesday afternoon. A…
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Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship is welcome news for many Minnesota families. The justices ruled in favor of the longstanding…
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Tuesday expected to be another day of scorching and dangerous heat in Minnesota
Tuesday is expected to be another day of scorching and dangerous heat across much of Minnesota. And Minnesotans are trying to cool off any way they can, from…
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Blue line trains replaced by buses; Storms and heat in Minnesota
Tornado sirens sounded earlier today in parts of central and northern Minnesota as a line of destructive storms swept across the region.There were no immediate…
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Heat index off the charts for much of Minnesota. Fosston wants its local hospital back
An extreme heat warning takes effect Monday across much of central and southern Minnesota could see temperatures hit the 90s and heat indices making it feel…
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Early voting begins in Minnesota ahead of this year’s primary election
Early voting began Friday in Minnesota ahead of this year’s primary election. At the Minneapolis Early Vote Center, some voters were among the first to cast…
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Early voting starts Friday for primary election
Voters can start casting their ballots Friday in the Minnesota primary election. Absentee voting starts 46 days before any election in Minnesota and you can…
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Google faces opposition over proposed $2 billion data center near Duluth
Hundreds of people attended an open house hosted by Google Wednesday in Hermantown, just outside Duluth. The company wants to spend up to $2 billion to build a…
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Minneapolis police often mishandled officer discipline cases, external report finds
The man who killed former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark faces sentencing next month. A group of workers at the Amazon warehouse in…
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Walz seeks federal records after judge tosses DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota Democrats
Gov. Tim Walz wants the Trump administration to release records that he says could show he and the state of Minnesota have been targeted for political…
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Justice Department asks for 2 more weeks before returning Renee Good's car
A provider trade group is alleging that the Minnesota Department of Human Services is intentionally dismantling a social services program. Democrats see an…
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Federal judge tosses DOJ subpoenas targeting Gov. Tim Walz and other Minnesota leaders
A federal judge has tossed out U.S. Justice Department subpoenas targeting Gov. Tim Walz and other state and local leaders. Judge Patrick Schiltz called the…
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Minnesota veterinarians fear New World screwworm could make it's way to Minnesota
Human Rights Watch Thursday released a report detailing human rights abuses by the federal government during this winter’s immigration enforcement surge in…
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Juneteenth celebrations across Minnesota commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.
Human Rights Watch Thursday released a report detailing human rights abuses by the federal government during this winter’s immigration enforcement surge in…
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Job numbers; Drought numbers
While we’ve had showers and storms across Minnesota over the past week -- that rain has not been enough to keep drought conditions from expanding.And…
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Report details human rights abuses by federal government during immigration enforcement surge
Human Rights Watch Thursday released a report detailing human rights abuses by the federal government during this winter’s immigration enforcement surge in…
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Feeding Our Future founder plans appeal; Minnesota hemp testing program shuts down
Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock has filed notice that she plans to appeal her federal conviction and lengthy prison sentence.And a Minnesota lab shut…