Stories from June 25, 2023

Showers at times Sunday; recap of weekend rain totals
We’ll see some showers at times Sunday and it’ll be breezy. We take a look at weekend rain totals and your weather for the week ahead.
State funding brings planned National Loon Center closer to construction
The three-story, 15,000 square foot building in Crosslake in Crow Wing County will aim to immerse visitors in the life of Minnesota's state bird. The National Loon Center hopes to begin construction in spring 2024 and open the facility a year later.
Forget the cardigan at home, Swifties get bejeweled for second Minnesota show
Plaid shirt days were over as thousands of fans flocked to U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday night in their best dress. MPR News freelance photographer Nicole Neri interviewed several Swifties about the homemade outfits they created for the big day.
The mutiny in Russia may be over. But it still damages Putin
The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.
Six people on what Pride means to them
It's the last weekend of Pride month celebrating LGBTQ+ identities. MPR News asked celebrants in Minneapolis: what does Pride mean to you?
A cool and breezy Sunday, with showers at times
We’ll see some raindrops at times today, and you’ll notice the cool breezes.
Black-owned radio station may lose license over FCC 'character qualifications' policy
Joe Armstrong, owner of WJBE 99.7 FM, says the FCC is threatening to revoke his broadcast license over his conviction for a tax crime — one that occurred years before he took ownership of the station.