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Federal voter fraud charges brought against former Minnesota couple

Federal voter fraud charges brought against former Minnesota couple

Lorraine Lee Combs and Ronnie Williams are accused of giving fraudulent voter registration applications. They each face a charge of conspiracy to engage in voter registration fraud.
by Peter Cox

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University of Minnesota Board of Regents meeting draws protesters; Homes of some regents vandalized

Students interrupted a University of Minnesota Board of Regents meeting today — protesting a sale of university land to an aerospace company that works with the U.S. Department of Defense. And the homes of several members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents were vandalized yesterday.
by Elena See

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Heavy rain causes flooding in parts of western Minnesota

Heavy rain causes flooding in parts of western Minnesota

Storms dropped more than a half-foot of rain on parts of Minnesota late Thursday into Friday, causing flash flooding that washed out some roads.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota exports dropped in first quarter of 2025; state officials point to trade uncertainty

Minnesota exports dropped in first quarter of 2025; state officials point to trade uncertainty

State officials say exports of goods from Minnesota to other countries dropped 6 percent in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2024. They attribute that — at least in part — to the Trump administration’s tariff policies.
by MPR News Staff

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Politics Friday: Digging into the one-day special session

Politics Friday: Digging into the one-day special session

The Minnesota Legislature’s work is done for now. On this special podcast edition of Politics Friday, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and reporter Ellie Roth recap a less-than-24-hours special session.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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Springboard for the Arts hosts rural artists in multi-state summit in Fergus Falls

Springboard for the Arts hosts rural artists in multi-state summit in Fergus Falls

Artists from across the Upper Midwest gathered in Fergus Falls for the Rural Futures Summit, a multi-day celebration hosted by Springboard for the Arts that highlights the work of rural creatives through workshops, performances, and community-building events.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Brief break in the rain, more showers expected this weekend

Brief break in the rain, more showers expected this weekend

A slow-moving frontal boundary stalled over southern Minnesota has brought impressive rainfall totals across the region, soaking many areas with several inches of rain over the past 24 hours. A short-lived break in the rain is expected Friday afternoon with only isolated and spotty storm chances returning Friday night.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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5 dark tales hit shelves this week

5 dark tales hit shelves this week

Sometimes all it takes to make your day a little brighter is to remind yourself just how dark life can get. Here are four dark novels and a true crime tale.
by Colin Dwyer

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After his mother’s death, Ocean Vuong wrote his way through grief

After his mother’s death, Ocean Vuong wrote his way through grief

Vuong’s new novel, “The Emperor of Gladness,” is the first he’s written, from start to finish, since his mother died in 2019. He says writing it was a way to honor her memory.
by Tonya Mosley

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Burst of rain foreshadows month ahead

Burst of rain foreshadows month ahead

Expect more murky Minnesota skies, said climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley. While Canadian wildfire smoke has wafted south into Minnesota, we’re also going to see rain in the forecast.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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A 2nd judge halts more of Trump's voting executive order

A 2nd judge halts more of Trump's voting executive order

More than a month after a federal judge halted a key portion of President Donald Trump's executive order on voting, another judge has ruled that additional provisions of the order need to pause as well.
by Miles Parks

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U of M regents’ properties spray-painted amid concerns about land sale to aerospace company

U of M regents’ properties spray-painted amid concerns about land sale to aerospace company

Several members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents said their properties were vandalized Thursday with spray-painted messages apparently protesting the sale of university land to an aerospace company.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies

What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in nearly 2,000 cities and towns this weekend. The No Kings Day of Defiance protests will happen during the military parade in Washington on Saturday for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday.
by The Associated Press

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An AIDS orphan, a pastor and his frantic search for the meds that keep her alive

In the wake of U.S. aid cuts, Pastor Billy is reminded of his twin sister's death from AIDS. He doesn't want 9-year-old Diana, who's HIV-positive, to meet the same fate.
by Gabrielle Emanuel, Rebecca Davis and Photos by Ben de la Cruz

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Morning Announcements for June 13

Morning Announcements for June 13

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, June 13. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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The FIFA Club World Cup is here. Here's what you need to know

The FIFA Club World Cup is here. Here's what you need to know

The stage is set for 32 club teams — including some of the top ones around the world — to compete for the chance to emerge as the champion of a revamped tournament. It hasn’t gone great so far.
by Rafael Nam

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Minnesota women’s coach Dawn Plitzuweit gets 2-year contract extension with raise

Minnesota women’s coach Dawn Plitzuweit gets 2-year contract extension with raise

Minnesota women’s basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit has received a two-year contract extension that was approved by the university’s board of regents. Plitzuweit is 47-29 over two seasons at Minnesota with leading scorer Mara Braun missing much of them with foot injuries. 
by The Associated Press

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Appeals court blocks earlier ruling, allows Trump to command California Guard for now

Appeals court blocks earlier ruling, allows Trump to command California Guard for now

A federal judge had ruled that Trump violated the law and had to turn control of the California National Guard back to the state Friday. But an appeals court put that on hold until a hearing on an appeal can be held next week.
by Laura Fitzgerald

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Minnesota could lose up to $500 million annually if federal funding cuts to Medicaid take effect

Minnesota could lose up to $500 million annually if proposed federal funding cuts to Medicaid take effect. I-94 will be closed to traffic in both directions this weekend between I-35W and Huron Boulevard for construction.
by Phil Picardi

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‘Loud, obnoxious, rude:’ Unruly parents and uneven playing fields for coaches cause some to quit

‘Loud, obnoxious, rude:’ Unruly parents and uneven playing fields for coaches cause some to quit

Schools and youth sports organizations say the unruly parent problem is getting worse, with some coaches saying they're increasingly being harassed and even threatened by parents, making it more difficult to keep and recruit coaches.
by Hannah Yang

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Changes to American Indian mascot rules may make exemptions easier for school districts, tribes

Changes to American Indian mascot rules may make exemptions easier for school districts, tribes

The change to state rules around American Indian mascots will allow public school districts to seek support from the nearest tribal nation when seeking an exemption. Under the previous bill, districts had to seek support from all 11 tribal nations in the state and the Tribal Nations Education Committee.
by Melissa Olson

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Stretch of I-94 in Twin Cities will be closed this weekend

Stretch of I-94 in Twin Cities will be closed this weekend

An already-challenging summer of construction along Interstate 94 between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul will get even tougher this weekend, as the freeway closes in both directions.
by MPR News Staff

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New rapid transit bus line connecting the Twin Cities is set to open Saturday

New rapid transit bus line connecting the Twin Cities is set to open Saturday

The Metro B Line essentially replaces Metro Transit’s slowest bus, Route 21. The 13-mile line is expected to run faster and stop less between Union Depot in St. Paul and Lake and France streets in Minneapolis
by Regina Medina

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House votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public media

House votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public media

The U.S. House voted Thursday on a rescission bill to claw back money for foreign aid programs, along with the next two years of funding for the public media system. The measure now goes to the Senate.
by Deirdre Walsh and David Folkenflik

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Cannabis tax hike rolled into new Minnesota budget concerns business owner

Cannabis tax hike rolled into new Minnesota budget concerns business owner

Should Gov. Tim Walz sign the budget into law, Minnesota would have one of the highest tax rates on cannabis in the country — and that’s concerning business owners like Steven Brown.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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