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Stories from June 29, 2025

Drop in dew points with cold front; continued chance for severe

Drop in dew points with cold front; continued chance for severe

An advancing cold front will drop dew points into the 50s, but there’s still a chance for stronger storms to develop in southeastern Minnesota tonight. The start of the holiday week is looking quieter with seasonal temperatures.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says

Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says

Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a new deal that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Hoffman and family say they suffered ‘emotional trauma’ after shooting and are recovering

Hoffman and family say they suffered ‘emotional trauma’ after shooting and are recovering

In a statement released Sunday, the Hoffmans say they are in stable condition, but “face a long road ahead” as they continue to recover from “physical injuries and emotional trauma.”
by Todd Melby and MPR News Staff

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After 37 years, Hymie’s in Minneapolis spins its last record 

After 37 years, Hymie’s in Minneapolis spins its last record 

Adam Taylor, the store’s fourth owner, bought Hymie’s just before the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor says that throughout the pandemic, record shops all around the Twin Cities were hit hard, experiencing financial hurdles that put some out of business.  
by Jaylan Sims

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Storms clear out; seasonal temps and muggy air remain

Storms clear out; seasonal temps and muggy air remain

Saturday night’s storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, and multiple tornado reports across the region. Sunday brings seasonal temperatures with muggy conditions ahead of a severe weather threat for southeastern Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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After Trump campaign bill goes unpaid, St. Cloud changes policy for charging event fees

After Trump campaign bill goes unpaid, St. Cloud changes policy for charging event fees

The city is looking to recover staff time for providing police officers and setting up barriers at festivals, parades and other events. The action was spurred in part by an unpaid bill for security and other services St. Cloud provided for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally last summer.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Archaeologists unearth remnants of historic tram at Split Rock Lighthouse

Archaeologists unearth remnants of historic tram at Split Rock Lighthouse

Archaeologists working at Split Rock Lighthouse along the North Shore of Lake Superior have unearthed remnants of a historic tramway that once carried supplies from the lake up the steep cliff to build the facility.
by Dan Kraker

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Thousands without power in wake of severe storms; tornadoes cause damage in west metro

Thousands without power in wake of severe storms; tornadoes cause damage in west metro

Severe storms swept across much of central and southern Minnesota from Saturday evening into early Sunday, prompting tornado warnings and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
by Andrew Krueger, Todd Melby, Jaylan Sims and Nicole Ki

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