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Stories from April 30, 2025

AmeriCorps cuts prompt two dozen states, including Minnesota, to sue Trump administration

AmeriCorps cuts prompt two dozen states, including Minnesota, to sue Trump administration

About two dozen states, including Minnesota, sued the Trump administration Tuesday over the dismantling of AmeriCorps, the 30-year-old federal agency for volunteer service, and over the cancellation of hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding for state and community projects across the U.S.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis shooting update; Changes to state remote work policy

Changes have been made to a new state remote work policy that begins in a little more than a month. And Minneapolis police say three people are dead and two others injured -- one critically -- following a shooting overnight in the city's Phillips neighborhood.
by Emily Reese

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Democrats claw back education funding bill over end to unemployment benefits for school workers

Democrats claw back education funding bill over end to unemployment benefits for school workers

One of the biggest parts of the state budget is in limbo. The stalled education bill comes as lawmakers enter the final weeks of the legislative session as time dwindles down to wrap a two-year budget.
by Dana Ferguson

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In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals

In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals

Sundar Pichai testified in the remedies trial that will determine which penalties Google will face for monopolizing the search engine market, calling the DOJ's proposals a "de facto divestiture" of the company's tech.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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'Best weather in a year' in the forecast

'Best weather in a year' in the forecast

The Twin Cities missed out on the severe weather that came through the state earlier this week, but the forecast ahead has the potential for rain and temperatures in the 80s.
by Nina Moini, Paul Huttner and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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As return-to-office policy approaches, Minnesota government workers see refined requirements

As return-to-office policy approaches, Minnesota government workers see refined requirements

Starting June 1, more state workers will have to report to offices or job sites on a regular basis. It’s a change to pandemic-era flexibility around working requirements. But the policy has been slightly revised to offer more latitude.
by Clay Masters

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Hegseth boasts about ending ‘woke’ program on women and security. Trump signed it into law

Hegseth boasts about ending ‘woke’ program on women and security. Trump signed it into law

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has boasted that he's dismantling a program supporting women on security teams. It's an initiative that he called “woke” but actually was signed into law by his boss, President Donald Trump. Hegseth in a tweet Tuesday called the Women, Peace and Security program at the Defense Department “a UNITED NATIONS program pushed by feminists and left-wing activists. Politicians fawn over it; troops HATE it.”
by The Associated Press

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades

It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments be recognized annually across the nation.
by The Associated Press

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Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker’s demand for confidential information

Iowa immigrant group is alarmed by a state lawmaker’s demand for confidential information

 A state lawmaker has demanded that an Iowa immigrant rights organization turn over private details about the nonprofit’s legal clients, donors and list of members. Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice is warning its members of what they called intimidation from public officials amid a national crackdown on immigration.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for April 30

Morning Announcements for April 30

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, April 30. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft

Paige Bueckers raised expectations and excitement level for Dallas Wings months before WNBA draft

Paige Bueckers raised the expectations and excitement level for the Dallas Wings and their fans many months before she was even drafted by the WNBA team. It started with the viral video of new Wings general manager Curt Miller’s reaction when the franchise won the draft lottery for the No. 1 overall pick.
by The Associated Press

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PWHL selects Seattle for 2nd expansion franchise. Plans to add another 2 by 2026-27, AP source says

PWHL selects Seattle for 2nd expansion franchise. Plans to add another 2 by 2026-27, AP source says

The PWHL will expand to eight teams next season by adding Seattle as its second expansion franchise alongside Vancouver. The two teams provides the PWHL a major foothold in the Pacific Northwest.
by The Associated Press

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White House dismisses authors of major climate report

White House dismisses authors of major climate report

The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment. The report is the most comprehensive source of information about climate change in the U.S.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Three people dead after a Minneapolis shooting Tuesday night

Minneapolis police are investigating a pair of shootings overnight. The first shooting, on the 1500 block of East 25th Street, left three people dead and two wounded, and it may have been gang related.
by Phil Picardi

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So long April: A taste of summer arrives with the start of May

So long April: A taste of summer arrives with the start of May

Our Wednesday features a mix of clouds and sun with highs in mid-60s to low 70s. Thursday brings scattered showers and a cooling trend, then summery weather takes over this weekend.
by Brandon Weatherz

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J.J. McCarthy is ready for the job and the pressure of taking over as QB for the Vikings

J.J. McCarthy is ready for the job and the pressure of taking over as QB for the Vikings

J.J. McCarthy would hardly consider his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings a wasted one even though the torn meniscus in his right knee forced him to begin his career with film study and in the training room.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota musician John Munson talks about his recovery after suffering a stroke

Minnesota musician John Munson talks about his recovery after suffering a stroke

After suffering a stroke last winter, Minnesota musician John Munson took to the stage last weekend and sang as strong as ever. He'll do the same Thursday night during a sold-out special benefit concert in his honor at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer and Heidi Raschke

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An illness forces the Wild to replace Gustavsson with Fleury as goalie against Golden Knights

An illness forces the Wild to replace Gustavsson with Fleury as goalie against Golden Knights

Minnesota goalie Filip Gustavsson was replaced after two periods Tuesday night because of what the team called an illness, putting Marc-Andre Fleury in net for the Wild to face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of their playoff series.
by The Associated Press

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Four dead, two injured in Minneapolis shootings that may be connected

Four dead, two injured in Minneapolis shootings that may be connected

Three people died and two others were seriously injured in a shooting late Tuesday in south Minneapolis. Just over 12 hours later, a man was fatally shot several blocks away, and authorities believe the two shootings may be connected.
by MPR News Staff

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Howden’s OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series lead

Howden’s OT goal gives Golden Knights a 3-2 win over the Wild and 3-2 series lead

Brett Howden scored 4:05 into overtime Tuesday night to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild and put Vegas one game away from advancing out of the Western Conference first round.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesotans’ feelings about Trump’s first 100 days in office range from alarm to optimism

Minnesotans’ feelings about Trump’s first 100 days in office range from alarm to optimism

As President Donald Trump reaches the milestone of his first 100 days in office, MPR News spoke with Minnesotans around the state about how they think his presidency is going so far.
by Annie Baxter

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Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

The Republican proposal would eliminate Grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on Parent PLUS loans and create a system in which colleges would be on the hook if their students don't repay their loans.
by Cory Turner

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Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25 percent tariffs

Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25 percent tariffs

The White House says President Donald Trump will sign executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts. It's a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.
by The Associated Press

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