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Stories from April 16, 2025

Severe storm and slight tornado risk Thursday

Severe storm and slight tornado risk Thursday

Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening.
by Paul Huttner

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Mayo Clinic changes name of its DEI office citing ‘recent national events’

Mayo Clinic changes name of its DEI office citing ‘recent national events’

In a notice to employees this week, Mayo Clinic says its Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity will now be known as the Office of Belonging. Mayo officials say the institution’s commitment to health equity remains the same.
by Catharine Richert

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U of M student sues DHS; Ecolab imposes 5% surcharge due to tariffs

An international student at the University of Minnesota has sued the Department of Homeland security. And St. Paul-based Ecolab says it's imposing a 5 percent trade surcharge on its products and services sold in the U.S. The company says it's making the move to mitigate rising raw material costs as a result of Trump administration tariffs.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota autism conference starts amid ‘uncertainty and anxiety’

This year’s gathering comes just after a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows an uptick in the prevalence of autism and recent moves by the Trump administration to potentially cut funding for certain services and programs.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Ticks are emerging. Experts warn of rare but deadly vector-borne virus on the rise

Ticks are emerging. Experts warn of rare but deadly vector-borne virus on the rise

Epidemiologist Elizabeth Schiffman, who supervises the Vectorborne Diseases Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with information to prevent infection and keep people safe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say

Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say

Scientists may have found a new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system that orbits two failed stars. Located 120 light years away, the planet appears to take an unusual path around two brown dwarfs, whipping around at a right angle.
by The Associated Press

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How to protect your garden from jumping worms

How to protect your garden from jumping worms

The invasive species has become common in Minnesota and it is causing quite a stir in soils across the state.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Attorney for Minnesota students suing ICE says more lawsuits to follow in coming days

Attorney for Minnesota students suing ICE says more lawsuits to follow in coming days

At least three international students in Minnesota have filed lawsuits saying ICE and the Department of Homeland Security unlawfully terminated their legal student statuses.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Windy Wednesday; strong storm chances Thursday

Windy Wednesday; strong storm chances Thursday

Another blustery day is on the way, with gusty southwest winds following a departing high-pressure system. Expect sunshine and warmer temperatures on Wednesday. Severe weather is expected to roll in by Thursday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Retail sales jump as people rush to buy cars ahead of tariffs

Retail sales jump as people rush to buy cars ahead of tariffs

The key driver of the economy saw the biggest increase in over two years in March, as car buyers tried to get ahead of President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.
by Alina Selyukh

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Morning Announcements for April 16

Morning Announcements for April 16

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, April 16. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Two dead, one seriously injured in Jordan fire

Two people died and another person was seriously injured in a fire early Wednesday in the city of Jordan, southwest of the Twin Cities.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

The Trump administration is suing Maine’s education department for not complying with its push to ban transgender athletes in girls and women's sports. The lawsuit announced Wednesday by Attorney General Pam Bondi escalates a dispute over whether the state is abiding by a federal law that bars discrimination in education based on sex.
by The Associated Press

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Recognizing and treating bipolar disorder

Recognizing and treating bipolar disorder

Does someone you know have bipolar disorder? Would you even recognize the signs of this mental health condition? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about living with bipolar disorder and how treatment is changing. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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U.S. measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know

U.S. measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know

Texas state health officials confirmed 20 more cases of measles Tuesday, alongside five new cases in New Mexico. U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, and two children and an adult have died. New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas have active measles outbreaks.
by The Associated Press

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Jeffers, Bader lead Twins over Mets 6-3

Jeffers, Bader lead Twins over Mets 6-3

Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3. Twins shortstop Carlos Correa left in the fifth inning with an apparent wrist injury.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center to get new name

St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center to get new name

After a quarter-century of hosting games, tournaments, concerts and conventions, St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center will soon have a new name.
by MPR News Staff

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Fleury picks up dramatic overtime win for playoff-bound Wild after treating him to one final tribute

Fleury picks up dramatic overtime win for playoff-bound Wild after treating him to one final tribute

The Minnesota Wild sent soon-retiring goalie Marc-Andre Fleury out for an overtime win after their place in the playoffs was secured and starter Filip Gustavsson suggested one more tribute.
by The Associated Press

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RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to contain measles outbreaks around the country have drawn criticism from a number of health officials who say he has delivered a mixed message about the effectiveness of the measles vaccine.
by The Associated Press

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Warmer Wednesday ahead of Thursday storm system

Warmer Wednesday ahead of Thursday storm system

Wednesday will be warmer after a cold start with sun through high clouds. The next round of rain and thunder develops Thursday into Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Layoffs delayed for some Minnesota Department of Health employees

The Minnesota Department of Health is giving some laid-off employees a temporary reprieve with a delay. And Keri Heintzeman easily defeated seven other Republican candidates to win a special primary election for a vacant state Senate seat in north-central Minnesota.
by Phil Picardi

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Trump signs executive action to lower drug prices

Trump signs executive action to lower drug prices

The action is intended to build upon the existing program for Medicare drug price negotiations, which was created by the Inflation Reduction Act that passed during the Biden administration.
by Sydney Lupkin

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