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May 20, 2025 5:22 PM

Here's what did pass before the Minnesota Legislature's deadline

While much of the state budget will get sorted out in a special session, lawmakers passed a bill to fund several state government agencies last night. Heavy rains that have fallen in parts of the state today will ease drought and abnormally dry conditions.

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May 20, 2025 5:11 PM

Super soaker drops 3 inches of rain; drier days ahead

Hutchinson and Clearwater recorded 3 inches of rain. Rain is still falling on many areas.

by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota Now: May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025 3:30 PM

Minnesota Now: May 20, 2025

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by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Ellen Finn, Alanna Elder and Ellie Roth

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Minnesota’s sports teams are on a roll, the Timberwolves are on deck to keep it going

May 20, 2025 3:29 PM

Minnesota’s sports teams are on a roll, the Timberwolves are on deck to keep it going

Many of Minnesota’s professional sports teams are on a winning streak. Our sports contributors chatted about how long the streak will last.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Andrea Jenkins says Minneapolis should ‘recommit’ to investment in George Floyd Square

May 20, 2025 3:27 PM

Andrea Jenkins says Minneapolis should ‘recommit’ to investment in George Floyd Square

As Minneapolis leaders work to implement court-ordered police reforms, they are also trying to figure out what’s next for the site where George Floyd was murdered.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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St. Paul author highlights historic poetry from detained Chinese immigrants in new book

May 20, 2025 3:20 PM

St. Paul author highlights historic poetry from detained Chinese immigrants in new book

“Bridge Across the Sky” by Freeman Ng tells the story of Chinese emigrants applying to enter the U.S. 100 years ago.

by Emily Bright

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Report reviews one year of Minneapolis’ progress in court-ordered police reform

May 20, 2025 3:15 PM

Report reviews one year of Minneapolis’ progress in court-ordered police reform

On Tuesday, the independent monitor shared a report that laid out what the city and the police department has done to comply with court-ordered reforms thus far, where it’s fallen short and what’s next.

by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Widespread soaking rainfall continues Wednesday

May 20, 2025 1:56 PM

Widespread soaking rainfall continues Wednesday

A slow moving weather system is dropping soaking rainfall across most of Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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Conservative group, softball players sue over Minnesota’s trans athlete policy

May 20, 2025 1:35 PM

Conservative group, softball players sue over Minnesota’s trans athlete policy

The lawsuit argues state policy that allows transgender athletes to compete on female teams violates federal law. Plaintiffs include three softball players from Maple Grove and Farmington high schools.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots

May 20, 2025 1:15 PM

New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots

Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are healthy. Companies that want to market their vaccines to those Americans will need to conduct large, new studies, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.

by The Associated Press

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Musk to slow down political spending: 'I think I've done enough'

May 20, 2025 12:33 PM

Musk to slow down political spending: 'I think I've done enough'

The billionaire executive was Trump's biggest donor in 2024. Now, however, he is planning to cut back his spending on politics, he said on Tuesday.

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New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

May 20, 2025 12:01 PM

New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Researchers studied the health care program's effect on the health of millions of Americans and found tens of thousands of lives were saved.

by Leslie Walker

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Elevated fire conditions return to northeastern Minnesota

May 20, 2025 11:20 AM

Elevated fire conditions return to northeastern Minnesota

Crews have contained 95 percent of the Munger Shaw Fire, but firefighters are still battling the Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires north of Duluth.

by Dan Kraker and Anna Haecherl

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Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta highlights USWNT roster for upcoming matches

May 20, 2025 10:55 AM

Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta highlights USWNT roster for upcoming matches

Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta has been named to her first U.S. national team roster for matches against China and Jamaica. The United States plays China at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on May 31, then faces Jamaica at Energizer Park in St. Louis on June 3.

by The Associated Press

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Trump gives House Republicans a 'pep talk' to close divides on massive tax bill

May 20, 2025 9:09 AM

Trump gives House Republicans a 'pep talk' to close divides on massive tax bill

President Donald Trump spoke to House Republicans on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to persuade holdouts in his party to back a massive tax bill that includes cuts to Medicaid.

by Tamara Keith and Barbara Sprunt

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The Aging Mind

May 20, 2025 9:00 AM

The Aging Mind

Studies show that 1 in 4 older adults live with a mental illness such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.

by Jessica Bari

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Doctors urged to treat pain for IUD insertion and other procedures

May 20, 2025 7:38 AM

Doctors urged to treat pain for IUD insertion and other procedures

A major medical group now recommends pain-blocking treatments for IUD insertion and other procedures amid a growing recognition that women's pain should be treated.

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May 20, 2025 6:36 AM

Minnesota lawmakers will need special session to finish budget

As expected, Gov. Tim Walz will need to call a special session for the Minnesota Legislature to finish up its work. Firefighters have continued to make progress battling two major wildfires in northern Minnesota.

by Phil Picardi

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Wind-driven rain continues Tuesday into Wednesday

May 20, 2025 6:15 AM

Wind-driven rain continues Tuesday into Wednesday

Rain continues for central and southern Minnesota Tuesday and will gradually diminish Wednesday. Temperatures will remain cooler than normal through the week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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A ‘giving spirit’: Lakota elder honored at American Indian Day on the Hill

May 20, 2025 5:56 AM

A ‘giving spirit’: Lakota elder honored at American Indian Day on the Hill

Lakota elder Jerry Dearly was honored on the steps of the Minnesota Capitol during American Indian Day on the Hill for his long career in education and his dedication to community.

by Melissa Olson

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The NBA playoffs will end a years-long title drought. The only question is: whose?

May 20, 2025 5:22 AM

The NBA playoffs will end a years-long title drought. The only question is: whose?

It's impossible to predict what will happen in the NBA's conference finals matchups. But one thing is for certain: One long-suffering fanbase is about to have something to celebrate.

by Becky Sullivan

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What a Texas showerhead salesman discovered about 'Made in the USA' labels

May 20, 2025 5:17 AM

What a Texas showerhead salesman discovered about 'Made in the USA' labels

A Texas showerhead salesman wanted to know how much more customers would pay to buy a product that's made in the USA. The answer could pour cold water on President Trump's plan to encourage more companies to open factories in the U.S.

by Scott Horsley

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Tariffs, interconnection grid delays set back proposed southwest Minnesota wind farm project

May 20, 2025 4:00 AM

Tariffs, interconnection grid delays set back proposed southwest Minnesota wind farm project

President Trump’s tariffs are raising the costs of materials and components needed to produce wind and solar energy, adding another hurdle to those working to develop clean energy projects.

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Minnesota lawmakers fail to finish budget on time, head toward special session

May 20, 2025 12:42 AM

Minnesota lawmakers fail to finish budget on time, head toward special session

The Legislature limped to session finish as overtime beckons. Most of the budget is yet to be complete.

by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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