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Stories from July 9, 2025

'Massive' drug bust; Father charged in son's death

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has charged two people in what officials are calling a "massive" methamphetamine seizure. A Columbia Heights man is now charged with second-degree murder... in connection with the death of his 16-year-old son. Jordan Collins Sr. was charged in Anoka County and made his first court appearance this morning.
by Emily Reese

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Promise & Peril: Technology and Mental Health

Promise & Peril: Technology and Mental Health

On Minnesota Now this week, we’re airing Call to Mind, the MPR News initiative fostering new conversations about mental health. Technology is ever-present in modern life, from remote work to communities on social media, from dating apps to telemedicine.
by Jessica Bari

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Gov. Tim Walz defends $430,000 ask for legal counsel used to prep for congressional hearing

Gov. Tim Walz defends $430,000 ask for legal counsel used to prep for congressional hearing

The governor said the outside counsel had additional expertise in immigration law needed to prepare for the House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary states last month. Minnesota doesn’t have a sanctuary law, although some communities in the state do have ordinances limiting participation in immigration actions.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota extends P.J. Fleck's contract by 1 year through 2030 with retention bonus bump

Minnesota extends P.J. Fleck's contract by 1 year through 2030 with retention bonus bump

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2030 season. The university's board of regents approved the deal. His $6 million annual salary remains unchanged, but retention bonuses have increased. Fleck will earn $1 million for staying through 2025.
by The Associated Press

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St. Cloud State University's interim president to depart early

St. Cloud State University's interim president to depart early

Larry Dietz took the two-year post last July, but announced Monday that he will be leaving by the end of this year to deal with health challenges in his family.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Father charged in death of Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins

Father charged in death of Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins

Authorities have charged a Columbia Heights man with second-degree murder after his 16-year-old son was found dead weeks after going missing.
by Mark Zdechlik

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What's on the table for the 5 African Presidents meeting Trump at the White House?

What's on the table for the 5 African Presidents meeting Trump at the White House?

President Donald Trump is hosting 5 African leaders in Washington this week — a mini summit that's raising eyebrows over who was invited, what's on the table, and what it signals about U.S. rivalry with China and BRICS in Africa.
by Jewel Bright

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A battle is unfolding in Europe over the future of wolves

A battle is unfolding in Europe over the future of wolves

Europe recently downgraded the protected status of wolves, sparking concern among conservationists who warn this may undo decades of progress and lead to the species becoming threatened again.
by Ruth Sherlock

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Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill ‘science fair’

Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill ‘science fair’

On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.
by Scott Neuman

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Texas is relying on FEMA. State leaders said it should be cut

Texas is relying on FEMA. State leaders said it should be cut

The governor and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart

Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart

Caitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart first in the WNBA All-Star Game draft. Clark had the first overall pick by being No. 1 in the fan vote.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for July 9

Morning Announcements for July 9

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, July 9. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Are you sober curious?

Are you sober curious?

What happens when you explore your relationship with alcohol — not because you have to, but because you want to? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what it means to be “sober curious” and the health and other benefits of cutting back on alcoholic drinks.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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State lawmakers convene for first legislative hearing since colleagues were shot last month

State lawmakers convened at the Capitol Tuesday for the first legislative hearing since two colleagues were shot last month. The historic Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis is reopening in full next month.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota State Fair announces new foods, vendors for 2025

Minnesota State Fair announces new foods, vendors for 2025

This year’s list of new food offerings at the Minnesota State Fair features food combinations you never imagined — and flavor mash-ups you never knew you’d want to try.
by MPR News Staff

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Seasonable temperatures persist ahead of rain, thunder Friday

Seasonable temperatures persist ahead of rain, thunder Friday

Seasonable temperatures and dry weather continue Wednesday and most of Thursday for eastern Minnesota. Widespread thunder chances increase Thursday night into Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Lots of people love tennis. But do you know where it comes from?

Lots of people love tennis. But do you know where it comes from?

Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it's not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times.
by Rachel Treisman

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‘Big beautiful bill’ won’t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly

‘Big beautiful bill’ won’t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly

President Trump’s massive budget bill eliminates tax credits and incentives for small and large-scale solar and wind projects in Minnesota, and is projected to increase electricity bills across the state.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesotans are celebrating Melissa Hortman — one seed at a time

Minnesotans are celebrating Melissa Hortman — one seed at a time

At least two Minnesotans are submitting crop art portraits of Rep. Melissa Hortman to the Minnesota State Fair to commemorate what the late speaker has done for the state.
by Anita Li

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Growing up and growing the band: the evolution of Twin Cities indie folk rock group Second Hand Dan

Growing up and growing the band: the evolution of Twin Cities indie folk rock group Second Hand Dan

Twin Cities band Second Hand Dan has been playing gigs for a decade and playing together for longer than that. They have seen each other through their teenage years, both as friends and bandmates, and now, as they gear up for a summer of live shows, they continue to celebrate their collaborative, creative process rooted in a unique language and bond between each other.
by Anika Besst

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Earthquake? In Minnesota? The day the ground in Morris shook 50 years ago

Earthquake? In Minnesota? The day the ground in Morris shook 50 years ago

The 1975 Morris earthquake released tremors so strong, people across much of Minnesota, northern Iowa and the eastern Dakotas were able to feel the tremors. Fifty years later, scientists and those who lived through it are still trying to figure out how Morris ended up as the epicenter of such a rare experience.
by Jaylan Sims

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