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Stories from June 10, 2025

Frey asks city attorney to help revive parts of dismissed federal agreement on MPD

Frey asks city attorney to help revive parts of dismissed federal agreement on MPD

Mayor Jacob Frey signed an executive order Tuesday directing the city to move forward with police reforms that would have been required under the federal consent decree that never came to be, after the 171-page agreement was abandoned by the Trump Administration and laid to rest by a judge.
by Cari Spencer

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Two Minnesotans spar during Congressional hearing

In a marathon one-day special session that ended early this morning, the Legislature passed 15 bills, most of them dealing with the budget. And two Minnesotans — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic Representative Betty McCollum — sparred during a congressional hearing today in Washington.
by Emily Bright

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St. Francis Area Schools to reverse book ban policy

St. Francis Area Schools to reverse book ban policy

As part of a lawsuit settlement, the northern Twin Cities district said Tuesday it will return dozens of books to its library shelves and revise its library acquisitions policy to seek input from parents, qualified library media specialists and state law.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Retired Marine Corps leader concerned about military deployment in LA

Retired Marine Corps leader concerned about military deployment in LA

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.
by Mary Louise Kelly, Christopher Intagliata and Jason Fuller

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Parting Thoughts: Veteran journalist Chuck Haga remembered for his craft, curiosity and heart

Parting Thoughts: Veteran journalist Chuck Haga remembered for his craft, curiosity and heart

Chuck Haga had a knack for storytelling. And although his curious mind took him around the world, he never lost his interest in small town life and everyday people.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Manufacturing company to close all Minnesota locations

The closures will affect three plants in Minnesota and are expected to leave 145 workers without a job.
by Jaylan Sims

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Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Officials at Isle Royale National Park are investigating after two people were found dead at a remote backcountry campground.
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for June 10

Morning Announcements for June 10

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, June 10. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Why Keith Ellison and other state attorneys general are pushing back on Trump

Why Keith Ellison and other state attorneys general are pushing back on Trump

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin about why they’re challenging so many of President Trump’s actions in court.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Much warmer with increasing sunshine Tuesday. Stormy weather ahead

Much warmer with increasing sunshine Tuesday. Stormy weather ahead

Sunshine will really warm temperatures Tuesday. Clouds increase Wednesday with the first of a few rounds of storms developing later in the day. The pattern is active through Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota lawmakers pass budget. Some DOH layoffs canceled

Minnesota lawmakers have passed a new budget and adjourned a one-day special session. Some layoffs at the Minnesota Department of Health are canceled. And winners of Minnesota's first cannabis lottery were mistakenly told Monday they did not secure a license.
by Phil Picardi

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Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

U.S. drug deaths dropped by roughly 40% last year among people under the age of 35. It's a welcome pivot for families and communities devastated by fentanyl.
by Brian Mann

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Duluth EPA lab workers speak out in face of possible federal cuts

Duluth EPA lab workers speak out in face of possible federal cuts

Employees of a U.S. EPA lab in Duluth asked for support from the City Council as the Trump administration weighs possible elimination of the facility.
by Dan Kraker

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New Minnesota budget sealed up in legislative spree as immigrant health coverage rescinded

New Minnesota budget sealed up in legislative spree as immigrant health coverage rescinded

The Minnesota Legislature buzzed through remaining budget work in a special session that lasted just shy of 16 hours. Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign bills later this week.
by Brian Bakst, Peter Cox and Ellie Roth

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RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee

RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary RFK Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He says replacing them with new members will help restore “public trust” in vaccines.
by Will Stone

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Trump mobilizes Marines for duty in Los Angeles

Trump mobilizes Marines for duty in Los Angeles

U.S. Northern Command says the infantry battalion would be supporting the National Guard troops “who are protecting federal personnel and federal property in the greater Los Angeles area.”
by Tom Bowman

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