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Stories from May 16, 2025

Minnesota governor says fire-ravaged areas will get help rebuilding

Gov. Tim Walz is promising residents in the fire ravaged areas in the northeastern part of the state will get help in rebuilding. Public sector unions are expressing frustration over a proposed plan to close the state prison in Stillwater.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota trooper faces new counts in child sex abuse image case

Minnesota trooper faces new counts in child sex abuse image case

A Minnesota state trooper charged in early May with producing videos depicting the sexual abuse of a child is facing additional counts after a federal grand jury reviewed the case.
by Matt Sepic

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Despite court rulings in his favor, U of M student still fighting for freedom from ICE custody

Despite court rulings in his favor, U of M student still fighting for freedom from ICE custody

“I keep winning in the courts, but I am still detained,” says Doğukan Günaydın, in a newly filed document in his lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, which has appealed a judge’s decision to have him freed on bond.
by Sarah Thamer

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How to watch Paige Bueckers' WNBA debut, as Hopkins renames itself in her honor

How to watch Paige Bueckers' WNBA debut, as Hopkins renames itself in her honor

As Paige Bueckers sets to make her highly anticipated WNBA regular-season debut, the city of Hopkins has renamed itself in her honor, and a local brewery will be offering “Paige’s 3-Point Pale” ale.
by The Associated Press

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EF-2 tornado confirmed in Wisconsin

EF-2 tornado confirmed in Wisconsin

At least one tornado has been confirmed after a powerful line of severe thunderstorms swept through Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday, producing multiple tornado reports, widespread damaging winds and large, destructive hail.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Shigehiro Oishi says a ‘psychologically rich life’ is important to consider in his new book

Shigehiro Oishi says a ‘psychologically rich life’ is important to consider in his new book

There are many ways to live well. In his new book, “Life in Three Dimensions,” psychology professor Shigehiro Oishi says we should consider a psychologically rich life just as important as happiness and meaning.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Farmers weigh Trump’s trade war like they watch the weather, waiting to see how things go

Farmers weigh Trump’s trade war like they watch the weather, waiting to see how things go

Farm country voted heavily for Donald Trump last November. Now many farmers are taking a wait-and-see attitude toward the Republican president’s disputes with China and other international markets. More than half of U.S. soybeans are exported internationally, with roughly half of those going to China, so it’s a critical market.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for May 16

Morning Announcements for May 16

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

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Man who attacked author Salman Rushdie is sentenced to 25 years in prison

Man who attacked author Salman Rushdie is sentenced to 25 years in prison

Hadi Matar got the maximum sentence for attempted murder. He was found guilty in February for repeatedly stabbing author Salman Rushdie during a 2022 lecture and wounding another person on stage.
by Scott Neuman

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As the WNBA season tips off, here are 4 of our biggest questions

As the WNBA season tips off, here are 4 of our biggest questions

Will a new-look Indiana Fever contend in Caitlin Clark’s second year? Will A’ja Wilson win a record 4th MVP? And the biggest question of all: Can the league as a whole build on last season’s success?
by Becky Sullivan

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Historical precedent: Courts wrestle with White House’s ‘invasion’ claim

Historical precedent: Courts wrestle with White House’s ‘invasion’ claim

Federal judges are looking back to the 18th century to define what constitutes an invasion, weighing a key legal argument for the Trump administration’s use of a wartime deportation authority.
by Joel Rose

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Why UnitedHealth’s terrible year is dragging down the Dow

Why UnitedHealth’s terrible year is dragging down the Dow

The health care giant’s shares are down more than 50 percent in the last month. That’s hurting the powerful U.S. stock-market index.
by Maria Aspan

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Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban

Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban

A hospital is using a breathing tube and other measures to keep a brain-dead Georgia woman's body functioning because she is pregnant. Her family says it should have the option to stop the life-support devices but that they've been told state law removes that choice.
by The Associated Press

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Health care coverage for undocumented immigrants faces cuts

Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders struck a budget deal that rolls back health care coverage for undocumented immigrants. Minnesota's second-oldest prison facility is closing. State leaders say they are shutting down the Stillwater correctional facility in phases with the goal of closing the prison by June 2029.
by Phil Picardi

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Cooler, windy Friday with scattered showers

Cooler, windy Friday with scattered showers

It’ll be windy and much cooler with scattered bands of occasional rain showers. Below-normal temperatures persist into the weekend, but we should dry out Saturday and Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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2 officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

2 officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, Democratic board members of independent agencies, argue that President Trump lacked the authority to fire them, citing federal law and Supreme Court precedent.
by Andrea Hsu

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Minnesotans brace for the worst as they check on their homes in the path of the wildfires

Minnesotans brace for the worst as they check on their homes in the path of the wildfires

Residents of northeastern Minnesota were able to check on what is left of their homes and properties on Friday. Federal officials say the rebuilding process will be long, but they are ready to help.
by Dan Kraker, Kirsti Marohn, Annie Baxter, Gretchen Brown, Andrew Krueger, Derek Montgomery and Gracie Stockton

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Budget pact will be put to test as Minnesota lawmakers fill in details, bring plan up for votes

Budget pact will be put to test as Minnesota lawmakers fill in details, bring plan up for votes

An agreement that sets parameters for a new two-year budget will allow for final negotiations and votes in the Legislature. It probably will require a special session to complete.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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Falcon Heights to charge $25 for State Fair parking

Falcon Heights to charge $25 for State Fair parking

The program will use the parking fee app ParkMobile and charge a flat fee of $25 for parking between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in newly created parking zones in neighborhoods east of Snelling Avenue.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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MN Shortlist: May 16-22

MN Shortlist: May 16-22

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, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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‘Dream come true’: Soccer player aims to inspire Hmong women like her to play sports

‘Dream come true’: Soccer player aims to inspire Hmong women like her to play sports

Bee Chang started playing soccer in high school and was offered a position with the Minnesota Aurora FC, the pre-professional women’s soccer team. She’s now the new assistant coach for the Aurora 2, the developmental team.
by Sam Stroozas

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Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts

Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts

Nearly 200 officials from public radio stations across the country are descending on Capitol Hill to seek to convince lawmakers to maintain funding for public broadcasting despite President Trump's campaign against it.
by David Folkenflik

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DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops to assist in deportations

DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops to assist in deportations

If approved, the move would be the first time Guard troops at the national level have been asked to assist in the removal of migrants in the U.S. without legal status.
by Tom Bowman

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Marshall man released after nearly two months in ICE custody

Marshall man released after nearly two months in ICE custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Aditya Harsono in March at his job at a hospital days after his student visa was revoked without his knowledge. Harsono had been in custody for almost two months at the Kandiyohi County Jail. 
by Hannah Yang

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