Stories from June 18, 2023

June 18, 2023 4:01 PM

Summer solstice occurs at 9:57 a.m. Wednesday

Here come the first days of astronomical summer, Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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June 18, 2023 3:25 PM

Families enjoy dancing, arts and crafts at kick-off for Twin Cities Pride

Families from all over the Twin Cities area came to Como Park to take part in kid-friendly activities like arts and crafts, cornhole and outdoor games.

by Nicole Ki

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June 18, 2023 2:28 PM

Boundary Waters wildfire may have been human caused

Fire investigators have determined that the wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area that started on Tuesday may have been started by a human cause.

by Aaliyah Demry and Matt Mikus

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June 18, 2023 10:45 AM

Update on Sunday rain chances, plus a look at the hot week ahead

Many of us will see some rain at times today, but drier days are ahead. We take a look at temperatures for the coming week.

by Ron Trenda

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June 18, 2023 9:15 AM

Judge gives Enbridge 3 years to close oil pipeline on tribal land in Wisconsin

A federal judge has given Enbridge three years to shut down a section of an oil and gas pipeline that crosses reservation land. The judge also ordered the energy company to pay a Native American tribe more than $5 million for trespassing.

by The Associated Press

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June 18, 2023 8:40 AM

Man fatally shot after driving away with Wisconsin deputy hanging from vehicle, authorities say

A sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man in southwestern Wisconsin after he drove away from a traffic stop with a deputy hanging from the man's vehicle, authorities said.

by The Associated Press

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June 18, 2023 8:39 AM

In some fights over solar, it's environmentalist vs. environmentalist

The U.S. needs a lot more renewable energy to meet its climate goals. In some communities, the opposition to large solar projects comes from environmentalists themselves.

by Julia Simon

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June 18, 2023 8:37 AM

Twins bullpen 3-hits Tigers in 2-0 win behind Kirilloff's RBI single in 5th

Minnesota’s bullpen teamed up for a three-hitter in a 2-0 victory over Detroit. Alex Kirilloff delivered an RBI single in a breakthrough fifth inning against Tigers starter Joey Wentz. José De León started with two perfect innings for the Twins.

by The Associated Press

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June 18, 2023 8:37 AM

Rain at times for Father's Day

Father’s Day will feature a lot of clouds. We’ll also see some rain at times, and a thunderstorm is possible.

by Ron Trenda

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June 18, 2023 5:01 AM

Antony Blinken has started meetings in Beijing, aiming to cool US-China tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing early Sunday on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to try to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set many around the world on edge.

by The Associated Press

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June 18, 2023 5:00 AM

'The Dos and Donuts of Love' is a delectably delightful, reality TV tale

Bangladeshi-Irish author Adiba Jaigirdar's latest YA romance promises a spoonful of drama and a dash of deception, leading to a well-baked resolution.

by Alethea Kontis

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June 18, 2023 5:00 AM

Growing without groaning: A brief guide to gardening when you have chronic pain

Want to plant but afraid of the 'ouch'? Here's advices from a physical therapist for how to get hands-on in the garden, even if you have back pain or other chronic aches.

by Andrea Muraskin

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June 18, 2023 5:00 AM

'Hike your own hike': 250 miles in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail

Minneapolis resident Kate Bechtold just finished a 250-mile hike in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail on June 9. MPR News asked her about her experience and what she would recommend to those who want to explore nature through hiking at any distance.

by Matt Mikus

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June 18, 2023 4:01 AM

8 life lessons we can learn from our dads

To honor the dads in our lives for Father's Day, we're sharing some of the best life advice our listeners ever got from their dads.

by Life Kit

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June 18, 2023 4:00 AM

Voting rights advocates welcomed a Supreme Court win. But the fight isn't over

An unexpected U.S. Supreme Court ruling has upheld a key section of the Voting Rights Act. But many voting rights advocates and legal scholars are bracing for new efforts to dismantle the law.

by Hansi Lo Wang

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June 18, 2023 12:16 AM

Biden says rich must 'pay their share' at first reelection campaign rally

President Joe Biden delivered an unapologetically economic populist message during the first rally of his reelection campaign, saying his policies had created jobs and lifted the middle class.

by The Associated Press