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Decision to not file charges in Tesla vandalism case in Minneapolis draws criticism

Decision to not file charges in Tesla vandalism case in Minneapolis draws criticism

A recent decision by the Hennepin County attorney to not file criminal charges against a Minneapolis man accused of vandalizing a half-dozen Teslas has sparked criticism from local police and at the State Capitol.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump administration cuts more than $1.3 million in grants from Minnesota museums, institutions

Trump administration cuts more than $1.3 million in grants from Minnesota museums, institutions

The federal government has pulled over a million dollars in museum grants from Minnesota institutions — including the Science Museum, the Walker Art Center, and the Mille Lacs Band — amid nationwide cuts ordered by the Trump administration.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Osterholm: Federal health agency cuts, vaccine misinformation are 'urgent' issues

Osterholm: Federal health agency cuts, vaccine misinformation are 'urgent' issues

Michael Osterholm is director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. On Thursday, he announced a new project intended to safeguard vaccine information, research and access in case the federal government doesn't.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota Democrats push for new taxes to offset federal spending cuts, Republicans resist

Minnesota Democrats are pushing again for new taxes to offset possible federal spending cuts despite Republican opposition. The University of Minnesota announced a new project today that could set up its own system for vaccine evaluation and clinical guidelines — separate from federal agencies.
by Emily Reese

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Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US

Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US

Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. has seen 8,485 cases of whooping cough in 2025. That's twice as many cases as this time last year, based on the CDC’s final tally.

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St. Paul looks to address deteriorating downtown buildings

St. Paul looks to address deteriorating downtown buildings

St. Paul's Department of Safety and Inspections has created a task force to address several deteriorating buildings in the downtown area, its director said Wednesday during a City Council hearing.
by Regina Medina

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Lost mother-and-baby porcupine duo get a ride home after accidental journey

Lost mother-and-baby porcupine duo get a ride home after accidental journey

A lost mother-and-baby porcupine duo is heading back up north after wildlife rescuers found them a hundred miles away from home. Rescuers say the mother accidentally hitched a ride on a trailer and gave birth in the city.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Politics Friday: Washington is top of mind for a pair of Minnesota's top leaders

Politics Friday: Washington is top of mind for a pair of Minnesota's top leaders

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst interviews U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan about her bid for higher office. Then a discussion about the way immigration changes are playing out. 
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban

Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban

The social media platform X, run by Elon Musk, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Minnesota law barring the use of deepfakes to influence an election.
by Nina Moini, Alanna Elder and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Art in Bloom returns to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Art in Bloom returns to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

The four-day festival is free and showcases floral interpretations of art from the MIA’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists.  
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation

Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation

A federal judge is barring the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions. U.S. Judge William Orrick said Thursday that a preliminary injunction was appropriate because President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting sanctuary cities were unconstitutional.
by The Associated Press

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Forest Service won’t issue Boundary Waters canoeing permits at busy Ely and Grand Marais ranger stations

Forest Service won’t issue Boundary Waters canoeing permits at busy Ely and Grand Marais ranger stations

U.S. Forest Service officials have informed Boundary Waters permit holders and cooperating businesses that they won’t be issuing canoeing permits this coming season at popular ranger stations in Ely and Grand Marais.
by Dan Kraker

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Latest drought report shows concerns for northwestern Minnesota

Latest drought report shows concerns for northwestern Minnesota

The latest United States Drought Monitor report shows growing concern for northwestern Minnesota, where precipitation has been scarce over the past month. An active weather pattern has funneled most of the recent rainfall into the eastern and southern half of the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster

WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster

WNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there’s no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league. Not all 38 selections from this year’s draft will have such assurances.
by The Associated Press

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Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge

Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge

NPR has for months been receiving tips about detentions at the Ambassador Bridge in Michigan. An inquiry by Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat, has revealed more that 200 detentions this year at the bridge, including American citizen children.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Longtime Stearns County commissioner at center of dispute over competency resigns

Longtime Stearns County commissioner at center of dispute over competency resigns

Leigh Lenzmeier has represented District 4 in the city of St. Cloud for 34 years. He has suffered ongoing health problems. For the past year, he has been in an assisted living facility in Buffalo and attended county meetings virtually.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Cal Clutterbuck says he’s retiring after 17 NHL seasons with the Islanders and Wild

Cal Clutterbuck says he’s retiring after 17 NHL seasons with the Islanders and Wild

Cal Clutterbuck says he is retiring from the NHL after playing more than 1,100 games over 17 seasons. The longtime New York Islanders forward and all-time hits leader did not play this season after not having his contract renewed last summer. 
by The Associated Press

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Creating work community with Alex West Steinman

Creating work community with Alex West Steinman

If you work for yourself or a small organization, how do you find office space, inspiration and community? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Alex West Steinman, CEO of the coworking network, The Coven. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Pastor calls for ‘full Target boycott’ over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion

Pastor calls for ‘full Target boycott’ over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion

The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” against Target stores is now calling for a “full Target boycott.” The Rev. Jamal Bryant said this week that the Minneapolis-based retailer has not met all of the initiative’s demands.
by The Associated Press

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Twins legends Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart

Twins legends Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart

The Minnesota Twins say retired stars Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart. The 86-year-old Oliva had what the team called “a series of mini strokes” over the past month but is expected to make a full recovery.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Walz focuses on bipartisan work throughout Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz did not mince words Wednesday night in his State of the State speech when it came to President Donald Trump, but he struck a much more bipartisan tone when it came to Minnesota Republicans.
by Phil Picardi

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Soggy Thursday into the evening across southern Minnesota

Soggy Thursday into the evening across southern Minnesota

Scattered showers will continue to develop and fill in across southern Minnesota Thursday into Thursday night. Skies clear Friday with more rain and thunder possible by Sunday and Monday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Racial disparities in youth incarceration are the widest they’ve been in decades

Racial disparities in youth incarceration are the widest they’ve been in decades

The number of American children and teenagers in juvenile detention has sharply declined over the last few decades, but as overall numbers decrease, data shows Black and Native American youth are far more likely to be incarcerated than white children.
by Meg Anderson

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Walz pushes for Minnesota to be a model, stand against ‘chaos and destruction’ from feds

Walz pushes for Minnesota to be a model, stand against ‘chaos and destruction’ from feds

The governor used a roughly 23-minute State of the State speech to urge lawmakers to work together while highlighting policies passed under DFL control and skewering the Trump administration.
by Dana Ferguson

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MN Shortlist: April 24-30

MN Shortlist: April 24-30

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Alex V. Cipolle

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Appetites: The legacy of Leeann Chin is celebrated in daughter’s one-woman show 

Appetites: The legacy of Leeann Chin is celebrated in daughter’s one-woman show 

Chef and performer Katie Chin returns to Minneapolis with her one-woman show, “Holy Shiitake: A Wok Star is Born” — a tribute to her mother, legendary restaurateur Leeann Chin, blending humor, family history and the immigrant experience through food, storytelling and a five-course meal.
by Jacob Aloi

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A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

A dozen states have sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade to stop its tariff policy, challenging Trump’s claim that he could arbitrarily impose tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
by The Associated Press

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