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Stories from June 25, 2025

Minnesota state workers continue clash with governor’s office

Minnesota state workers continue clash with governor’s office

For an update, MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Megan Dayton, president of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, which represents some state office workers.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

The U.S. government is suing Minnesota over a state law extending eligibility for in-state tuition to people without legal immigration status. The lawsuit argues the Minnesota Dream Act which was passed more than a decade ago, discriminates against citizens from other states.
by MPR News Staff

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Bois Forte Band of Chippewa elects new chair

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa elects new chair

Carlos A. Hernandez won in a close race, according to special election results shared by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.  
by Chandra Colvin

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In wildly different projects, Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk works through grief

In wildly different projects, Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk works through grief

Alan Sparhawk reemerged last year with a new sound featuring a drum machine and his voice through a processor. He has another new album with a band also born out of Duluth, Trampled by Turtles. Sparhawk spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters about both albums.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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New Timberwolves, Lynx owners look to next chapter

New Timberwolves, Lynx owners look to next chapter

The approval of the sale to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez by NBA governors comes as the NBA draft begins. Meanwhile, the Lynx continue to dominate the WNBA.
by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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Flood watch through early Thursday with more rain coming

Flood watch through early Thursday with more rain coming

We get somewhat of a break this evening and overnight from heavy rain in the Twin Cities. More rain is on the way Thursday ahead of a steamy weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Where is Minnesota at for rainfall totals? The answer may surprise you

Where is Minnesota at for rainfall totals? The answer may surprise you

We have had frequent rain across the state in the month of June. But when MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard went to look at the numbers, even he was surprised by our rainfall totals.
by Nina Moini, Sven Sundgaard and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Osterholm: Recommendations from federal vaccine advisory panel are untrustworthy

Osterholm: Recommendations from federal vaccine advisory panel are untrustworthy

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets Wednesday and Thursday. It’s the first meeting since RFK Jr. fired all 17 of its members and named eight replacements, some who have previously spread vaccine misinformation.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Why a war in the Middle East hasn't sparked an oil crisis

Why a war in the Middle East hasn't sparked an oil crisis

Global crude oil prices are now lower than they were before Israel attacked Iran earlier this month. A price spike did occur, but it was short-lived — unlike oil crises of the past.
by Camila Domonoske

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Remembering longtime Minnesota Capitol reporter Bill Salisbury who died at age 80

Remembering longtime Minnesota Capitol reporter Bill Salisbury who died at age 80

Longtime, legendary Minnesota political reporter Bill Salisbury has died at the age of 80 after a career that spanned more than a half-century. Colleagues and friends remember him as a determined reporter who was fair, accurate and unfailingly respectful.
by Cathy Wurzer, Brian Bakst and Gracie Stockton

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How hot is too hot for kids to play outside?

How hot is too hot for kids to play outside?

With heat indices over 100 degrees across much of the country, it's hot out there. But is it too hot for kids to be outside?
by Adam Bearne

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Morning Announcements for June 25

Morning Announcements for June 25

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, June 25. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Rodríguez sacrifice fly in 9th lifts Mariners over Twins 6-5 for 8th win in 11 games

Rodríguez sacrifice fly in 9th lifts Mariners over Twins 6-5 for 8th win in 11 games

Julio Rodríguez drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning after Jhoan Duran hit a pair of batters with pitches, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 for their eighth win in 11 games.
by The Associated Press

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The health dangers of too much sugar

The health dangers of too much sugar

Many Americans consume far more sugar than we should, and it’s making us sick. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a doctor and a dietitian about how sugar sneaks into our diets, why too much of it causes harm and how to cut back.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Trump holds a press conference at the NATO summit

Trump holds a press conference at the NATO summit

The news conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET at the conclusion of the summit in the Netherlands as the world watches to see whether a ceasefire between Israel and Iran will endure.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

NPR’s Steve Inskeep profiles Iran’s supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a ceasefire with Israel.
by Steve Inskeep

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Significant rainfall for southern Minnesota Wednesday

Significant rainfall for southern Minnesota Wednesday

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be with us Wednesday into Thursday morning across southern Minnesota. The weekend will be very warm and humid with spotty thunder.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota Frost drafts Kendall Cooper to rebuild offensive line after losing Thompson, Jaques

Minnesota Frost drafts Kendall Cooper to rebuild offensive line after losing Thompson, Jaques

The two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost’s first pick in the PWHL draft Tuesday night was Quinnipiac defender Kendall Cooper at No. 6. Cooper provides an offensive dimension to a blue line that lost Claire Thompson and Sophie Jaques to Vancouver.
by The Associated Press

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Shooting suspect briefly worked at U of M medical school before targeted attack

Vance Boelter worked briefly at the University of Minnesota’s medical school until the day before he allegedly stalked and killed former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans wants state lawmakers to consider increasing the penalty for impersonating a police officer.
by Phil Picardi

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Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

Zohran Mamdani has declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset. The race’s ultimate outcome will still be decided by a ranked choice count.
by The Associated Press

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Alleged Hortman killer worked at U of M eye bank until day before shootings

Alleged Hortman killer worked at U of M eye bank until day before shootings

The man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark worked briefly at the University of Minnesota until the day before the June 14 attacks. According to documents obtained by MPR News, Vance Boelter worked as a recovery technician until June 13.
by Matt Sepic

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Judy Garland Festival attendees attempt to break world record, celebrate iconic Minnesotan

Judy Garland Festival attendees attempt to break world record, celebrate iconic Minnesotan

Not only was the Judy Garland Festival celebrating five decades of the event honoring the Minnesota entertainer's legacy, but organizers were also attempting to break a world record. 
by Regina Medina

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