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Stories from April 2, 2025

Judge demands answers from immigration officials over U student’s detention

Judge demands answers from immigration officials over U student’s detention

A federal judge in St. Paul on Wednesday ordered immigration officials to say why they’re detaining a University of Minnesota graduate student. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Doğukan Günaydin outside his St. Paul home on March 27.
by Matt Sepic

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Sen. Klobuchar: New Trump tariffs ‘could have irreversible effects’

Sen. Klobuchar: New Trump tariffs ‘could have irreversible effects’

MPR News host Tom Crann spoke with Democratic Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar moments after Trump announced the tariffs. The senator is part of a coalition of Senate Democrats who want to block the tariffs.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Appetites: A Lenten fish recipe beyond the fish fry

Appetites: A Lenten fish recipe beyond the fish fry

There are fish fries a’plenty in Minnesota, but on this week’s “Appetites,” chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard offered a healthier, more flavorful cod recipe to try.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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10 books NPR is looking forward to this spring

10 books NPR is looking forward to this spring

A famed graphic novelist returns! A Southern-gothic crime-thriller inspired by “The Godfather!” An extremely in depth biography of Mark Twain! And more!
by Andrew Limbong

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5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections, including bad news for Elon Musk

5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections, including bad news for Elon Musk

Democrats can take yesterday’s elections as one of the first bits of good news they’ve had in months. But there are lots of issues that are still center-right, including immigration.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Unusually high amount of cattail mosquitoes expected this summer

Unusually high amount of cattail mosquitoes expected this summer

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District predicts there will be four times as many cattails this summer compared to last year.
by Alex Haddon

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Judge orders ICE to say why they're detaining U business student

A federal judge Tuesday ordered immigration officials to say why they're detaining a University of Minnesota graduate student. And Minnesota's municipal liquor stores reported a 15 percent boost in net profits in 2023 driven in part by the sale of THC-infused products.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota's volatile winter could be the new normal

Minnesota's volatile winter could be the new normal

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talks with state climatologist Pete Boulay about the Minnesota’s tug-of-war with winter.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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St. Paul closes Alliance Bank Center skyway

St. Paul closes Alliance Bank Center skyway

St. Paul city officials announced in a Wednesday press release that connections through Osborn370 and Treasure Island Center on the building’s southwest end will remain open. The remaining connections have been shut down. Drivers can still enter one of the building’s parking ramps from its Cedar Street Entrance.
by Alex Haddon

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St. Paul play partners to advocate for organ donation

St. Paul play partners to advocate for organ donation

“The Tin Woman,” which opens Friday, explores the process of organ donation. The topic is personal for the play’s director.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Here are the Minnesotans named as James Beard Awards finalists

Here are the Minnesotans named as James Beard Awards finalists

Among the announced finalists are five Minnesotans or Minnesota institutions, including three Minnesota chefs in the Best Chef Midwest category: Shigeyuki Furukawa, Diane Moua and Karyn Tomlinson.
by Max Sparber

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Auditor reports that Minnesota muni liquor store profits up, in part due to THC offerings

Auditor reports that Minnesota muni liquor store profits up, in part due to THC offerings

Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha issued her annual report on municipal-run liquor store sales. It was the first include sales of hemp-derived THC beverages and gummies, and operators suggested those items contributed to store profits in 2023.
by Dana Ferguson

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Wolves, Lynx sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward

Wolves, Lynx sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward

The yearslong quest by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx seems to finally be in the home stretch, after current owner Glen Taylor opted not to appeal an arbitration panel’s ruling that he must go forward with the $1.5 billion sale.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for April 2

Morning Announcements for April 2

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, April 2. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Adams was scheduled to go on trial in April until new leadership at the Justice Department under the Trump administration ordered prosecutors in New York in February to drop the case, sparking a public outcry and resignations of prosecutors.
by Ryan Lucas and Carrie Johnson

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States sue Trump administration for rescinding billions in health funding

States sue Trump administration for rescinding billions in health funding

Attorneys general and other officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $11 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs.
by The Associated Press

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Who is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court winner has fought for union and abortion rights

Who is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court winner has fought for union and abortion rights

Wisconsin Supreme Court winner Susan Crawford has served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge since 2018. Crawford won election that year and again in 2022 to the seat. The county is home to Wisconsin’s liberal capital, Madison. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports, plus reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations

President Trump has unveiled sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” on goods from the world over, plus a 10 percent baseline tariff on U.S. imports from all countries, as he seeks to reshape decades of U.S. trade policy despite warnings of higher costs for American businesses and consumers.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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States say Trump’s continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge’s order

States say Trump’s continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge’s order

Twenty-two states say the Trump administration is illegally freezing money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The administration says the funding is just being “reviewed” and isn’t frozen.
by Chris Arnold

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Wolves weather 61-point night by Nuggets' Jokic in 140-139 win in 2 OTs

Wolves weather 61-point night by Nuggets' Jokic in 140-139 win in 2 OTs

Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime.
by The Associated Press

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Democratic-backed Supreme Court candidate defeats judge endorsed by Trump, Musk in Wisconsin

Judge Susan Crawford has won a State Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin which means liberal-leaning judges will continue to hold sway on the panel. And the Minnesota Senate has passed a resolution condemning President Donald Trump for pardons related to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. 
by Phil Picardi

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Snow continues Wednesday in northern Minnesota; rain south

Snow continues Wednesday in northern Minnesota; rain south

Our wintry spring storm continues with rain south and snow north into Wednesday night. Quiet and dry weather sets in for a prolonged stretch after Wednesday night into next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Proposed cut in local aid to prevent aquatic invasive species sparks fears of more infested lakes

Proposed cut in local aid to prevent aquatic invasive species sparks fears of more infested lakes

For the past decade, Minnesota has distributed about $10 million a year to counties for aquatic invasive species prevention. Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed budget reduced that amount by 50 percent. Some lake advocates worry cutting the funding could potentially lead to more infested waters.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority

Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority

Susan Crawford, a Dane County judge who led legal fights to protect union power and abortion rights and to oppose voter ID, defeated Republican-backed Brad Schimel in a race that broke records for spending.
by The Associated Press

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