Judge denies X.AI effort to halt ban on tech that depicts people nude without permission
8:14 PMElon Musk’s company X.AI sought an emergency injunction blocking the law that bans nudification technology, a tool that can use someone’s likeness to make a realistic photo or video of them that’s fake. A case challenging the law will continue in court with a hearing set for next month.
Mike Lindell seeks Republican nomination for Minn. governor. His ideas for the job are fuzzy
9:00 AMElection 2026MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is among the frontrunners for the GOP nomination for Minnesota governor, propelled in part by President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Lindell hasn’t spelled out in much detail what he’d do if elected.
St. Paul City Council members react to mayor allegations
3:54 PMSt. Paul NewsSome council members said they are concerned about sexual harassment allegations against the mayor.
Northern Minnesota July lightning fires nearly 60 percent contained, crews watch for new starts
Fire crews have reached about 60 percent containment on the wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota and in Canada, though firefighters remain on alert for new lightning-caused ignitions.
Illinois man who made violent threats to Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan sentenced to probation
4:51 PMPolitics and Government NewsCaden Sluder of Illinois was sentenced to two years of probation Friday, with a stayed one year jail sentence, for making several violent online threats against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
New Minnesota laws tackle domestic violence response and prevention
9:00 AMCrime, Law and JusticeNew laws include expanding the window for warrantless arrests and adding more safeguards to keep guns out of offenders’ hands.
Controversial St. Paul iron foundry announces shutdown
3:49 PMEnvironmental NewsNorthern Iron in St. Paul’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood is shutting down, after years of pressure from regulators and neighbors.
United Way fund available to help Ely-area small businesses impacted by wildfires recover
Small business owners can begin applying for the aid today, Friday, July 31, and all local organizations actively responding to the wildfires are eligible to request funding, too.
Cyclospora confusion? Four questions about the parasite in Minnesota, answered
12:30 PMHealthMinnesotans can be reassured that the large multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections, a gastrointestinal illness caused by cyclospora, has not yet reached the state.
Pearson’s Candy Company to shut down St. Paul plant
11:50 AMSt. Paul NewsPearson’s Candy Company told Minnesota officials it will permanently shut down the West Seventh Street plant and lay off about 80 employees at the end of September.
Willmar finds a ‘new normal’ after ICE surge
9:00 AMMorning EditionLast winter, Immigration and Customs Enforcement showed up in force in the central Minnesota city of Willmar. Immigrants, regardless of their legal status, feared arrest, and many hid in their homes. Now, the community is trying to find a new normal.
Minnesota writers bring endometriosis musical to Edinburgh Fringe
9:00 AMArts and CultureA play by two Minnesota writers about women’s health will make its debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
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