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Stories from July 14, 2025

Feds refute Eichorn claim of ‘vindictive’ prosecution

Feds refute Eichorn claim of ‘vindictive’ prosecution

Justin Eichorn quit the Minnesota Senate in March after he was arrested in a law enforcement operation in Bloomington along with more than a dozen other men. He has pleaded not guilty.
by Matt Sepic

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Hot and stormy Tuesday for much of Minnesota

Hot and stormy Tuesday for much of Minnesota

Heat and humidity will drive heat index values to near 100 degrees Tuesday in the Twin Cities.
by Paul Huttner

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Social media warnings; Minnesota K-9 unit helps with Texas floods

Starting next year, Minnesotans who use social media will see new warnings on those sites. And a Minnesota K-9 unit is heading to Texas to help with search and recovery efforts after this month’s devastating flash floods.
by Jacob Aloi

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In shadow of lawmaker shootings, task force works to address safety outside state Capitol

In shadow of lawmaker shootings, task force works to address safety outside state Capitol

For the last two years, a state task force has been working on a plan to improve safety and quality of life in the neighborhood surrounding the Capitol. In the wake of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, the group will have new considerations.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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How wildfires in Canada are affecting Minnesota air quality

How wildfires in Canada are affecting Minnesota air quality

An air quality alert for northern Minnesota is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday evening. Ryan Lueck, a meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, joined Minnesota Now to explain what’s happening.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Woman seriously injured by bear in northwest Wisconsin

Woman seriously injured by bear in northwest Wisconsin

The Wisconsin DNR said the bear wounded a 69-year-old woman in Barron County on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said the woman was seriously injured but was able to call 911.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Duluth EPA staffers put on leave for signing on to letter of ‘dissent’ critical of Trump administration

Duluth EPA staffers put on leave for signing on to letter of ‘dissent’ critical of Trump administration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has placed up to six employees of the agency’s Duluth research lab on administrative leave for signing their names to the “declaration of dissent,” pending an investigation.
by Dan Kraker

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Morning Announcements for July 14

Morning Announcements for July 14

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, July 14. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon, Italy’s first singles champion

Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon, Italy’s first singles champion

Italy’s Jannik Sinner defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title. Sinner is the first Italian to win the tournament.
by Kristin Wright

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The future of news: What matters to young audiences

The future of news: What matters to young audiences

How do young people get their news? What grabs their attention? And what turns them away? MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters for the future of how we stay informed. 
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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A lawsuit against Tesla and its driver-assistance technology goes to trial in Florida

A lawsuit against Tesla and its driver-assistance technology goes to trial in Florida

The case, which stems from a deadly crash in 2019, raises broader questions about the safety of Tesla’s driver-assistance systems, and whether the company has exaggerated their capabilities.
by Joel Rose

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Pirates slip past Twins for 2-1 victory to end 8-game skid

Pirates slip past Twins for 2-1 victory to end 8-game skid

Spencer Horwitz had a bases-loaded RBI ground out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended an eight-game slide by beating the Minnesota Twins 2-1. 
by The Associated Press

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‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states

The voters in early presidential nominating states are used to seeing contenders months or even years before most of the country. But the political jockeying in 2025 for the 2028 presidential contest appears to be playing out earlier, with more frequency and with less pretense than ever before.
by The Associated Press

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Israeli settlers beat U.S. citizen to death in West Bank

Israeli settlers beat U.S. citizen to death in West Bank

A 21-year-old Florida man was beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank.
by Alana Wise

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State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s felony burglary trial begins

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s felony burglary trial begins Monday in Detroit Lakes. The New York Times published an investigation on Saturday alleging Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group has used legal threats to silence critics including journalists, activists and medical professionals.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota enacts first-in-nation law requiring mental health warnings on social media

Minnesota enacts first-in-nation law requiring mental health warnings on social media

Supporters say the pop-up messages could encourage Minnesotans, especially kids, to think twice about how much time they spend on sites. But social media companies argue that Minnesota’s law, the first in the nation to pass, is heavy handed.
by Dana Ferguson

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Talking Volumes 26th season announced for Fall 2025

Talking Volumes 26th season announced for Fall 2025

Talking Volumes, a collaboration between MPR News and the Minnesota Star Tribune, returns for a landmark 26th season at the historic Fitzgerald Theater.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesotan taps Ojibwe culture, Anishinaabe spirit to turn wood into art

Minnesotan taps Ojibwe culture, Anishinaabe spirit to turn wood into art

Donovan Dahmen creates large collages of wood at his home in Grand Portage. He sees his art as a way to share knowledge of Ojibwe culture and spirituality. “I believe the wood tells me what it wants to be,” he said.
by Dan Gunderson

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