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Trump says the U.S. will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after rebels say they'll stop targeting ships

Trump says the U.S. will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after rebels say they'll stop targeting ships

President Donald Trump says he’s ordering a halt to nearly two months of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis. Trump said Tuesday that the Iran-backed rebels have indicated that “they don’t want to fight anymore” and have pledged to stop attacking ships along a vital maritime corridor.
by The Associated Press

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Despite recent homicides, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city is becoming safer

Despite recent homicides, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city is becoming safer

The city’s crime data dashboard shows a decrease in crime in 2025 compared to the year-to-date numbers from last year. Frey said for the first time since 2020, the Minneapolis 911 call center is nearly fully staffed and is answering calls 10 percent more quickly.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minneapolis State of the City; First cannabis application lottery date set

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's 2025 State of the City address was heavy on public safety improvements. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has announced the date for the first lottery to decide who will get cannabis business licenses from the state.
by Emily Reese

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India launches missile attacks on Pakistan

India launches missile attacks on Pakistan

India has launched strikes in several parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled territory, in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed rivals.
by NPR Staff

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Why oil prices are falling and what it means for the economy

Why oil prices are falling and what it means for the economy

Between tariffs roiling the global economy and OPEC putting more barrels on the market, prices have dropped significantly since January. That's good for consumers, and bad for oil companies.
by Camila Domonoske

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Lakeland PBS faces major programming gaps if executive order stands

Lakeland PBS faces major programming gaps if executive order stands

President Donald Trump wants to block local PBS stations from using government funding to buy national programs like Masterpiece and PBS NewsHour. Lakeland PBS CEO Jeff Hanks said the station would struggle to replace that content or come up with other funds to pay for it. And, he said, the station’s rural listening area makes fundraising particularly hard.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Paul Huttner remembers living through the worst tornado outbreak in Minnesota history

Paul Huttner remembers living through the worst tornado outbreak in Minnesota history

The May 6, 1965, tornado outbreak was a rare Oklahoma-style weather event in Minnesota. Four of the six violent twisters were rated F4 on the Fujita scale with estimated winds at more than 200 mph. The devastating twisters killed 13 people and injured at least 500 more. MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner was a preschooler at the time, but he remembers the day vividly.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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In session's waning days, steelworkers wait on word about unemployment benefit extension

In session's waning days, steelworkers wait on word about unemployment benefit extension

Legislative leaders are pushing toward the May 19 adjournment deadline and one area of bipartisan agreement looks to be extending unemployment insurance benefits for laid-off steelworkers on the Iron Range.
by Clay Masters

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Date set for lottery to determine Minnesota cannabis business licenses

Date set for lottery to determine Minnesota cannabis business licenses

The license lottery will be June 5 for cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and “mezzobusinesses.” There’ll also be a June 5 lottery for cannabis retailer licenses for social equity applicants.
by MPR News Staff

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Charges: Minneapolis woman intentionally struck pedestrians, killing one

A Minneapolis driver faces charges including second-degree murder after allegedly intentionally running down pedestrians in two crosswalks a half-mile apart. One person was killed and three others were injured.
by MPR News Staff

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Lynx's Napheesa Collier poised for another WNBA title run after an offseason playing with Unrivaled

Lynx's Napheesa Collier poised for another WNBA title run after an offseason playing with Unrivaled

Napheesa Collier spent the offseason working on her game and raising her profile. After the Minnesota All-Star forward and the Lynx came up short in their bid for title last season, falling to Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals, Collier went to work as one of the marquee players in the Unrivaled and as co-founder of the league.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for May 5 and 6

Morning Announcements for May 5 and 6

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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From inside, out: Rebuilding a life after incarceration

From inside, out: Rebuilding a life after incarceration

More than 4,000 people are released from Minnesota prisons each year. What happens next? MPR News senior editor Brandt Williams co-hosts a special Sahan Community and North Star Journey Live conversation about how to rebuild a life after incarceration.
by Brandt Williams and Kelly Gordon

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Draymond Green’s vow to keep his cool helps Warriors advance to face Timberwolves in West semis

Draymond Green’s vow to keep his cool helps Warriors advance to face Timberwolves in West semis

Draymond Green made good on his promise to Golden State he would keep his cool in Game 7 against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors avoided wasting a 3-1 lead in the first round and advanced to face Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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14-year-old dies in shooting in downtown Minneapolis

14-year-old dies in shooting in downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis police said it appears that “a physical altercation among teenage boys escalated, ending when one of the teens fired a gun.”
by MPR News Staff

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States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

A coalition of state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order Trump signed his first day in office.
by The Associated Press

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2025 Met Gala Red Carpet: Looks we love

2025 Met Gala Red Carpet: Looks we love

Monday is the Met Gala, known as fashion’s grandest event, where celebrities from various realms come together at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate fashion and each other.
by NPR Staff

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Meet the Florida group chipping away at public benefits one state at a time

Meet the Florida group chipping away at public benefits one state at a time

The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” platform has boosted the agenda of a conservative think tank that's been working for more than a decade to reshape the nation's public assistance programs.
by Katheryn Houghton and Samantha Liss

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‘James’ wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction

‘James’ wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction

The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel “James”, a powerful re-imagination of “Huckleberry Finn.”
by Juliana Kim and Andrew Limbong

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Above-normal temps continue this week with only minor fluctuations

Above-normal temps continue this week with only minor fluctuations

We have a weak cool front sweeping across Minnesota Tuesday into Tuesday night. Temperatures will be cooler Wednesday and Thursday but still above normal. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Federal judge orders Mankato college student’s release from jail

A federal judge Monday ordered that a Minnesota State University, Mankato international student who’s been in immigration detention for more than a month be released from jail. And the National Endowment for the Arts has canceled promised grants to many Minnesota arts organizations.
by Emily Bright

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Tapped out? Dispute with DNR over year-round maple tree taps leaves Grand Marais couple feeling stuck

Tapped out? Dispute with DNR over year-round maple tree taps leaves Grand Marais couple feeling stuck

A small maple syrup operation that has tapped trees on state land outside Grand Marais for 25 years says it may have to close over a lease dispute with the Minnesota DNR. The agency wants the business to remove its tapping equipment from 600 trees at the end of every syrup season.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota libraries warn federal cuts may hurt services

Minnesota libraries warn federal cuts may hurt services

The Minnesota Library Association says some $3 million a year in federal library funding is in jeopardy and could threaten vital library programs across the state. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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German lawmakers confirm Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a second vote

German lawmakers confirm Friedrich Merz as chancellor in a second vote

Friedrich Merz won the vote to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday after a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round of voting.
by Rob Schmitz

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Traverse County Commissioner District 3 special election on May 13

A special election is being held on Tuesday, May 13, to fill a vacancy in Traverse County Commission District 3 position. The candidate running is Mark Gail.

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