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May 20, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota-based Good Luck High Five podcast brings Magic to new players

Meghan Wolff and Maria Bartholdi have turned their love for a nerdy pastime into a professional podcast and content creation business in Minnesota. They’ve also brought new enthusiasts into the popular trading card game Magic: The Gathering and diversified the professional coverage of tournaments.

by Matt Mikus

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May 19, 2026 1:26 PM

Minnesota will host 2028 NFL Draft

The National Football League announced Tuesday that the 2028 NFL Draft will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium, with associated fan events taking place over several days around the Twin Cities and beyond.

by MPR News Staff

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May 18, 2026 3:22 PM

NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding

NPR is offering buyouts to journalists as it overhauls its newsroom, with the threat of layoffs to follow. Two recent gifts totaling $113 million are primarily dedicated to NPR's tech infrastructure.

by David Folkenflik

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May 18, 2026 3:17 PM

Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement

The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.

by Carrie Johnson

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May 18, 2026 11:22 AM

Soybean growers are 'optimistic' but skeptical after Trump's visit to China

Minnesota soybean growers are anxious to see if President Donald Trump’s comments about China buying billions of dollars of soybeans will come true.

by Emily Bright and Lukas Levin

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May 18, 2026 10:51 AM

How is the Iran war affecting air travel ahead of Memorial Day weekend?

Kyle Potter with Thrifty Traveler joined Morning Edition to talk about travel during a tumultuous few months for the airline industry.

by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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May 18, 2026 9:00 AM

The rise of 'boomerang kids': Why some adults move back home and how to make it work for everyone

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how for many young adults, moving back home isn’t a setback — it’s a smart financial strategy.

by Angela Davis, Cari Dwyer and Nikhil Kumaran

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May 18, 2026 4:00 AM

These 4 things are driving up housing costs, says Minneapolis Fed president Kashkari

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari cited inflation, interest rates, labor availability and zoning regulations as key components of a tight housing supply and rising home prices.

by Harshawn Ratanpal