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Stories from August 13, 2025

Mortgage fraudster faces new embezzlement charges

For at least five years, investigators say that Christopher Erik Septon stole more than $1 million from Ellis Properties, the family-owned commercial real estate firm where he worked.
by Matt Sepic

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Pohlad family will not sell Minnesota Twins after all

Minneapolis' mayor is proposing a budget that attempts to keep new programs in check to help deal with less tax revenue coming in. The longtime family owners of the Minnesota Twins say they will not sell the team after all.
by Emily Reese

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Shopping for school supplies becomes a summer activity as families juggle technology and tariffs

Shopping for school supplies becomes a summer activity as families juggle technology and tariffs

Feeling nostalgic for the days when going back to school meant picking out fresh notebooks, pencils and colored markers at a local drugstore or stationery shop? The annual retail ritual is both easier and more complicated for today’s students.
by The Associated Press

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Excellent air quality news; heavy rain signal setting up this weekend?

Excellent air quality news; heavy rain signal setting up this weekend?

The air quality outlook for Minnesota looks much more promising for at least the next week. A stalled warm front may spark storms with heavy rainfall this weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Pohlad family reversal on Twins sale, explained

Pohlad family reversal on Twins sale, explained

Minnesota Now sports contributor Wally Langfellow joins MPR News host Nina Moini to help explain the reversal.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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In conversation with McKnight Distinguished Artist Carolyn Holbrook

In conversation with McKnight Distinguished Artist Carolyn Holbrook

Carolyn Holbrook is an author and arts advocate who has founded three arts organizations over the years, all designed to create space for writers and amplify the voices of writers of color.
by Emily Bright, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Stephanie Curtis

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Minnesota skies expected to be clear of heavy smoke for next 7 days

Minnesota skies expected to be clear of heavy smoke for next 7 days

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins Minnesota Now host Nina Moini with the latest on the most recent bout of poor air quality and a preliminary state fair forecast.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Meet St. Paul’s new city council member, Molly Coleman

Meet St. Paul’s new city council member, Molly Coleman

Voters Tuesday elected Molly Coleman to represent St. Paul’s Ward 4, which includes all or parts of five neighborhoods in the northwest part of the city.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Amazon expands its perishable delivery service, putting pressure on traditional grocers

Amazon expands its perishable delivery service, putting pressure on traditional grocers

The online juggernaut said Wednesday that customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns now have access to fresh groceries with its free Same-Day Delivery on orders over $25 for Prime members, with plans to reach over 2,300 locations by year-end.
by The Associated Press

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Pohlad family changes course, will not sell Minnesota Twins after all

Pohlad family changes course, will not sell Minnesota Twins after all

In a statement issued Wednesday morning, the Pohlad family said that after a monthslong process of searching for a potential new owner, they’ve decided to maintain principal ownership of the Minnesota Twins.
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 13

Morning Announcements for Aug. 13

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

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WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries

WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries

Even with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season. Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest.
by The Associated Press

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How to manage your time so you don't feel overwhelmed

How to manage your time so you don't feel overwhelmed

Do you find yourself racing against the clock, but still not getting everything done? Does it stress you out? MPR News host Angela Davis is tackling time management with a researcher and a time management coach.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Lee, Bittner advance to special election for 34B House seat. Coleman wins St. Paul city council race

Democrat Xp Lee and Republican Ruth Bittner are headed to a special general election for a state House seat after a contested primary Tuesday in the northwest metro. And St. Paul has a new city council member after a special election on Tuesday.
by Phil Picardi

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Molly Coleman gains St. Paul City Council spot in special election

Molly Coleman gains St. Paul City Council spot in special election

The election was needed to fill out the term of a council member who resigned due to health issues. Coleman’s win adds to her family’s political lineage.
by Peter Cox

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Immigration officials release Twin Cities mom from custody after federal judge order

Immigration officials release Twin Cities mom from custody after federal judge order

Antonia Aguilar Maldonado came to the U.S. in 2016 without legal status as a 17-year-old unaccompanied minor. She now has two young U.S. citizen children and was pursuing an asylum case when she was picked up on her way to work, attorneys said.
by Sarah Thamer

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The stakes in Minnesota if U.S. landmark finding on the environment goes away

The stakes in Minnesota if U.S. landmark finding on the environment goes away

President Donald Trump’s administration has said it wants to repeal a landmark environmental finding that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.
by Dan Kraker

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