Lindell told MPR News that he’ll transition away from MyPillow while remaining on the board of directors. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
As residency questions swirl, Mike Lindell shifts from MyPillow role to focus on governor bid
The Minnesota Republican Party chair raised doubts about Mike Lindell’s eligibility to run in a letter seeking state clarification. It escalates the party’s effort to head off Lindell in the governor’...
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Read more here: Detainees are expected to be sent to the facility starting in the fall and fully operational by mid-2027. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Appleton detention facility could start holding ICE detainees this fall
CoreCivic, which owns the 1,600 bed Prairie Correctional Facility has been awarded a contract to hold detainees.
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Aleesa@akuzee.bsky.social · yesterdayCoreCivic has announced it's been awarded an ICE contract to use the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The new five-year contract begins on Aug. 11, 2026. ir.corecivic.com/news-release...
CoreCivic has announced it's been awarded an ICE contract to use the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The new five-year contract begins on Aug. 11, 2026. ir.corecivic.com/news-release...
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“Last year, the Trump administration delayed a $10 million grant that was supposed to help Minnesota thin out about 4,000 acres of dense, dry forest at high risk of burning. Most of that work never got started… And now, some of those areas are on fire.” www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
‘We were shovel ready’: A Minnesota forest hit by DOGE cuts is now ablaze
Fire crews now have to thin out thousands of acres of dense, dry forest as wildfires burn.
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Today marks six months since Alex Pretti was killed. We headed to Nicollet Ave, and asked business owners and neighbors how things have changed since and how Pretti's presence is now woven into the fabric of the neighborhood. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
On the street where Alex Pretti was killed, the neighborhood remains united around his memory
Six months ago neighbors and businesses on Nicollet Avenue watched as federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Pretti. A memorial still stands in Pretti’s honor. MPR News host Nina Moini talked...
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The BWCA is partially reopening for day permits only. No overnight trips yet. Here’s a map of the day entry points. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
JUST IN: Vance Boelter has been sentenced to two life sentences plus 40 years in prison, to be served consecutively. Judge John R. Tunheim said Boelter has given up his right to appeal as part of his plea agreement.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced for Minnesota lawmaker shootings
A federal judge will sentence Vance Boelter in the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the attacks on John Hoffman, his wife Yvette and their daughter Hope. Boelter will likely receive a term of...
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Ava Starr, 11, and Alexis Thornton, 13, were both were students at Forestview Middle School in Baxter. Starr died by suicide on June 19. Thornton took her own life just three weeks later on July 10. Both families say the girls were bullied by other students. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Deaths of Brainerd middle schoolers prompt calls to address bullying, mental health
Two Forestview Middle School students, 11-year-old Ava Starr and 13-year-old Alexis Thornton, died just three weeks apart. Both families say the girls were bullied by other students.
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Boelter has asked to serve his two life sentences plus 40 years at the U.S. Penitentiary Coleman II outside of Orlando, Fla. The U.S. attorney’s memo doesn’t identify a preferred prison, but it seeks to hold Boelter accountable to the fullest extent.
Prosecutors say Boelter should ‘never be free ever again’ in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Sentencing memos filed Tuesday are aligned in calling for dual life sentence for Vance Boelter, but he asks to do the time at a Florida prison.
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Just an absolutely horrific act of violence in St. Paul. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Suspect charged with killing three people in St. Paul apartment leasing office
The charges state the shooting was captured on surveillance video and claim that Tsegaab Ademassu Binessu also confessed to his roommate. Court documents allege that Binessu “executed” the three victi...
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“It was do or die,” said Tom. "It was like you stay here and you wait, and you don't know when they're going to come, and are they going to be able to come? Or you try to get out?” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
‘We gotta go’: Brothers tell of harrowing wilderness escape as wildfires closed in
Tom and John Connelly put in on Saturday for what was supposed to be a 10-day fishing trip through Quetico Provincial Park, across the Canadian border from the Boundary Waters. Then came the fires and...
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Photos from the Gunflint Trail tonight amid wildfires shared with @mprnews.org Left 📸 by Liz Covey Right 📸 by Kerry Lane
Isle Royale is closing a campground for the rest of the month because a wolf has been pawing at tents, grabbed a bag from a campground and even entered a tent! www.nps.gov/isro/learn/n...
Ms. Rachel has chimed in on the Trump Truth Social post showing a Minnesota kindergarten graduation with students wearing hijabs. www.instagram.com/p/Dag9MtbFZa...
JUST IN: Former DFL State Sen. Karen Clark, the first openly lesbian member of the Legislature and who was key in legalizing gay marriage, has died at age 80.
Karen Clark, the first lesbian to serve in the Minnesota House, has died at 80
Karen Clark was a key figure in legalizing gay marriage and served in the House until 2019.
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Woof. Best Buy HQ building value in Richfield has dropped by nearly 50% in a new county assessment. The city says other property type taxes will have to increase to make up the loss. www.richfieldmn.gov/m/newsflash/...
Assessment Change to Affect Richfield's Commercial Tax Base in 2027
Assessment Change to Affect Richfield's Commercial Tax Base in 2027 Richfield, Minn. (June 29, 2026) – As the city of Richfield prepares its budget for 2027, it will tackle various challenges rel
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“These subpoenas were not issued to investigate, but to harass, coerce, and retaliate” writes a federal judge in a ruling to throw out DOJ subpoenas of Walz, Ellison and others on immigration records. More here: www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Just got a butter yellow vintage kitchen aid stand mixer for free in an alley during my neighborhood’s buy nothing sale. Only thing missing is the bowl. Is this what it feels like to be g-d’s favorite??!!!
One year after the death of Melissa and Mark Hortman and their dog Gilbert, a new litter of service dogs "Guided by Gilbert" are off with their volunteer families to train to become assistance dogs. Each puppy's name starts with the letter G as a tribute to Gilbert. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
'Guided by Gilbert' litter carries on Hortmans' legacy through service dogs
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 t...
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Researchers in Virginia and France trained mosquitoes Pavlov-style to associate DEET with a food reward. Don’t worry, it’s not happening in nature, but it does show those suckers are smarter than we think. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
DEET for dinner? Study finds mosquitoes could learn to love bug spray
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 ...
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Minnesota's Department of Human Services was required to revalidate more than 5,000 providers of high-risk Medicaid programs by May 31, per an agreement with the federal government. Providers and advocates worry many were disenrolled simply because the agency ran out of time.
Advocates say thousands of legitimate providers disenrolled from high-risk Medicaid programs
Providers and disability advocates worry many providers were disenrolled simply because the Department of Human Services ran out of time to revalidate providers.
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From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect apnews.com/article/ice-...
From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect
Immigrant detainees across at least 33 states allege in court documents that the government is failing to provide them with adequate medical care.
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It’s been hot! Maybe you went to Milkjam for ice cream! If so, you should be aware that metal fragments were found in two pints and two in-store scoops. -“Black” pint -“Toasted Coconut” pint -“Zahara” scoops between May 26-28 -“Ridin’ Duuuurty” scoops between May 26-28
Council President Elliot Payne in an interview with MPR News: “I’m not shocked that he resigned. I’m shocked that he was nominated in the first place, now that we see the full picture of the investigations.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Sharp criticism leveled at mayor after Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns
News of O’Hara’s sudden departure — and details about the investigations — brought statements of sharp criticism of the mayor and the police chief from some city council members and community groups.
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Kinda crazy that MnDOT had to close 94EB from 35W all the way to 35E just for the John Ireland Bridge because with 280 ALSO closed the only place to divert traffic was all the way back at 35W. Gonna be a brutal summer if there’s any other 94 projects. 🙃
The Stewart Trail Fire continued burning Saturday as crews worked to contain the wildfire along the North Shore, officials ordered evacuations and Minnesota Highway 61 remained closed between Two Harbors and Castle Danger.
Evacuation orders in place, Highway 61 still closed due to wildfire near Two Harbors
The Stewart Trail Fire continued burning Saturday as crews worked to contain the wildfire along the North Shore, officials ordered evacuations and Minnesota Highway 61 remained closed between Two Harb...
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New research from The Violence Prevention Project and HCMC shows hospitals are a critical point for gun violence prevention and intervention. share.mprnews.org/jDXF/yyfobied
Study: 1 in 50 HCMC violent trauma patients ended up as victims or perpetrators of homicides
The study links HCMC patient data from 2013-2022 and Minneapolis homicide data from 2018-2022. The authors believe the results are an undercount, because of the narrow timeframe and data from a single...
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NEW: MDH is monitoring a Minnesotan who may have been exposed to hantavirus. They emphasize that the risk to the public is low. The person currently does not have symptoms.
