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Stories from April 28, 2025

Legislation for stricter DWI rules; Feeding our Future update

A bill that would place stricter rules on those with multiple DWIs is moving to floor votes in both the House and Senate. Lawmakers got their first chance today to ask Minnesota's attorney general about a 2021 meeting he had with business owners tied to the Feeding our Future nutrition scandal.
by Emily Reese

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Timberwolves one win away from advancing in playoffs

Timberwolves one win away from advancing in playoffs

The Timberwovles won games 3 and 4 at home to give them a 3-1 lead in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers. 
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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State report finds Black homeownership has fallen in Minnesota over last 50 years

State report finds Black homeownership has fallen in Minnesota over last 50 years

The report found that Black or African American homeownership is less than half of the overall statewide rate. Conversely, homeownership rates are relatively higher for several immigrant communities than for U.S.-born African Americans.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota sees hail and possible tornado, but storms largely spare state

Minnesota sees hail and possible tornado, but storms largely spare state

After one round of thunderstorms moved across Minnesota on Monday morning, a second, stronger round of storms brought hail, high winds, heavy rain, funnel clouds and reports of at least one tornado during the afternoon and evening.
by Andrew Krueger and Paul Huttner

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Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here’s what he’s done and not done

Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here’s what he’s done and not done

The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises. As Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere.
by The Associated Press

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Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill. Can he get it?

Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill. Can he get it?

Congress returns from a two-week recess with a massive item on its to-do list: budget reconciliation. Lawmakers barely passed the plan's framework along party lines and now face an uphill battle on reaching consensus.
by Barbara Sprunt and Claudia Grisales

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Anthony Edwards is ‘just trying to be a pest’ to LeBron James. The T-wolves won’t back down from LA

Anthony Edwards is ‘just trying to be a pest’ to LeBron James. The T-wolves won’t back down from LA

Anthony Edwards learned a lot from LeBron James and the other elders on Team USA at the Olympics last summer. The experience provided yet more fuel for the bouncy, energetic and brash Minnesota Timberwolves guard in his journey to becoming one of the best players in the game. 
by The Associated Press

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This Hollywood memoir is an expertly mixed cocktail of history and family drama

This Hollywood memoir is an expertly mixed cocktail of history and family drama

Matthew Specktor grew up the son of a famous Hollywood agent. In “The Golden Hour,” he serves up family saga, cultural criticism, fictionalized biography, history and lament for a vanishing world.
by John Powers

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Morning Announcements for April 28

Morning Announcements for April 28

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, April 28. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Canada’s election: all you need to know

Canada’s election: all you need to know

Canada’s snap election has been dominated by one politician — who’s not even in the race — President Trump.
by Sheena Rossiter and Jackie Northam

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What you need to know about managing student debt

What you need to know about managing student debt

President Donald Trump’s administration will soon begin collecting defaulted student loan payments for the first time in five years. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how that could affect millions of borrowers.
by Angela Davis, Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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What has DOGE done in Trump’s first 100 days?

What has DOGE done in Trump’s first 100 days?

One hundred days into President Trump’s second term, DOGE hasn’t delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over data.
by Stephen Fowler and Shannon Bond

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Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars

Trump’s first 100 days: Steamrolling government, strong-arming allies and igniting trade wars

In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has exerted his power on a scale with no easy historical comparison. His actions have targeted programs from the New Deal and the Great Society, and go beyond. 
by The Associated Press

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Moderate risk of severe weather Monday for Minnesota

Moderate risk of severe weather Monday for Minnesota

Monday brings a moderate risk of severe weather with a significant threat of tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Expect multiple rounds of storms as warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s combine with dewpoints in the 60s, creating favorable conditions for severe weather to develop throughout the day.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Minnesotans are feeling a lot of economic uncertainty 100 days into Trump’s presidency

Minnesotans are feeling a lot of economic uncertainty 100 days into Trump’s presidency

Around Minnesota, voters are reporting belt-tightening and concern about a possible recession. Many supporters of President Donald Trump are hopeful he can turn things around, but his critics are fearful of what’s to come.
by Annie Baxter

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Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case stemming from Osseo lawsuit

Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case stemming from Osseo lawsuit

At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
by Nina Totenberg

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U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against professor. Northfield grapples with drinking water issues

The University of Minnesota is facing accusations it mishandled allegations of plagiarism against a decorated professor. And the city of Northfield is grappling with drinking water issues.
by Phil Picardi

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 includes OutKast, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 includes OutKast, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper

The seven acts voted into the Rock Hall this year include Southern rap and Midwest garage rock duos, pillars of the grunge and English blues rock eras and the ‘80s most unusual pop star.
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

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U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

University of Minnesota officials are facing accusations they mishandled claims of plagiarism against a prominent professor who delivered millions of dollars in grant money to the university.
by Catharine Richert

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Heintzeman, Slipy face off Tuesday in special election for state Senate seat

Heintzeman, Slipy face off Tuesday in special election for state Senate seat

The winner will fill the District 6 seat left vacant by Justin Eichorn, who resigned last month. The two candidates who hope to replace him include a staunch conservative and a relative political newcomer.
by Kirsti Marohn

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In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans

In NW Minnesota, she rescues dogs, then trains them to rescue veterans

Linda Wiedewitsch trains dogs to help military veterans deal with the psychological effects of war. Most of the dogs she trains come from pounds around Detroit Lakes. It’s a cycle of grace that’s helping rescue dogs and veterans.
by Dan Gunderson

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