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Stories from August 18, 2025

Board rejects Trump administration’s appeal of Marshall man’s release from ICE custody

Board rejects Trump administration’s appeal of Marshall man’s release from ICE custody

The federal Board of Immigration Appeals has dismissed the Trump administration’s appeal of an immigration judge’s order earlier this year releasing a Marshall man from Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention.
by Hannah Yang

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Southern Minnesota soaked: 2 months of rain in just days

Southern Minnesota soaked: 2 months of rain in just days

Southern Minnesota was soaked over the weekend as a series of slowly moving storm systems dumped multiple inches of rain across the region, with some areas receiving the equivalent of two months worth of precipitation in just a few days.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Flooding in Austin; Binary trigger ban struck down

A Ramsey County District Court judge has struck down Minnesota's binary trigger ban. And Minnesota stands to lose $62 million of federal funding for new solar energy programs designed to serve low-income households.
by Emily Reese

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'A boulder on their shoulder': Lynx top Liberty for third time this season

'A boulder on their shoulder': Lynx top Liberty for third time this season

New York beat the Lynx 3-2 in the best-of-five 2024 WNBA Finals to win the franchise's first championship. Since then, Minnesota has won three straight games against the Liberty.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minn. joins lawsuit to stop immigration requirements on victim funds

Minn. joins lawsuit to stop immigration requirements on victim funds

A coalition of attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, D.C., is asking a federal judge to stop the U.S. Department of Justice from withholding federal funds earmarked for crime victims if states don't cooperate with the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
by The Associated Press

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Report finds George Floyd's cause of death was inaccurately listed in DOJ database

Report finds George Floyd's cause of death was inaccurately listed in DOJ database

The Marshall Project found that Floyd’s death was listed as a homicide, which refers to deaths at the hands of another civilian. Floyd’s death wasn’t the only inaccuracy as part of the Death in Custody Reporting Act.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Settled sounds from old guitars: How Daniels & Baker found joy in the familiar

Settled sounds from old guitars: How Daniels & Baker found joy in the familiar

Twin Cities musicians Jackie Rae Daniels and Nate Baker’s new EP “Amerikinda Minnesorta Folk” showcases some of their favorite numbers and the depth in their rich sound that enhances the duo’s acoustic storytelling. 
by Anika Besst

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Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over 2020 election claims

Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over 2020 election claims

The conservative network Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.
by The Associated Press

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Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new words

Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new words

The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words including slang terms like "skibidi," "tradwife" and "delulu." Cambridge Dictionary says it uses the Cambridge English Corpus database of more than 2 billion words to monitor how new words are used, how often and in what contexts.
by The Associated Press

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'Can't stop. Won't stop': Documentary filmmakers face federal funding shortfall

'Can't stop. Won't stop': Documentary filmmakers face federal funding shortfall

PBS has been a home for independent documentaries for more than 50 years. But with the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, nonfiction storytellers have to figure out a way forward.
by Chloe Veltman

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Under the hood of rideshare services

Under the hood of rideshare services

Ever wonder how much money a driver for Uber or Lyft can make? Or what it’s like to pick up a stranger in your car? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the rideshare industry and how its changing.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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U.S. envoy to discuss long-term ceasefire with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah

U.S. envoy to discuss long-term ceasefire with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah

The U.S. special envoy to Lebanon says his team will discuss a long-term cessation of hostilities with Israel. This follows Beirut's endorsement of a U.S.-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm.
by The Associated Press

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Another gold rush could bring open pit mines to South Dakota’s Black Hills

Another gold rush could bring open pit mines to South Dakota’s Black Hills

 It has been 150 years since miners first flocked to South Dakota’s Black Hills in a gold rush that displaced Native Americans. Now that gold is selling for more than $3,000 an ounce, corporations are seeking approval to explore for and extract the mineral by digging vast pit mines that strip the land bare. 
by The Associated Press

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Continued showers keep flood watch active into early Monday

Continued showers keep flood watch active into early Monday

Continued showers will keep a flood watch active into early Monday, but the rain is expected to taper off later in the day. Drier conditions and sunshine are forecast to return by Monday afternoon, bringing some relief after a really soggy stretch.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Minnesota utility regulators approve Minnesota’s 1st stand-alone battery storage project

Minnesota utility regulators have approved the state’s first stand-alone battery storage project. The 150 megawatt Snowshoe Energy storage project will be built near Rochester. It will store excess electricity from the grid for up to four hours and then discharge it when there’s high demand.
by Jacob Aloi

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Trump’s D.C. ‘crisis’ enters 2nd week with more soldiers — and no exit strategy

Trump’s D.C. ‘crisis’ enters 2nd week with more soldiers — and no exit strategy

Leaders in Washington, D.C., say they’re striving to maintain calm as growing numbers of National Guard soldiers deploy to the city. President Trump hasn't said how he wants this "crisis" to end.
by Brian Mann

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Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support them

Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support them

Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have accelerated overdoses for Black men ages 55 to 74 who have suffered disproportionately for decades. One Ramsey County nonprofit is working to fill the gap.
by Ngoc Bui

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More severe weather shakes already tight affordable housing market

More severe weather shakes already tight affordable housing market

Severe weather events in recent months have damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes, displacing many Minnesotans. And in a state where there’s already a shortage of affordable housing, it’s becoming more difficult for those displaced from their homes to find places to stay — especially during an emergency.
by Hannah Yang

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Photos: 10 of the best, most iconic views in Minnesota

Photos: 10 of the best, most iconic views in Minnesota

From lake cliffs to river bluffs to prairies, there’s an endless list of contenders for the title Minnesota’s Best View. MPR News editor and Wander & Wonder alum Andrew Krueger shares his list of loveliest spots. What are yours?
by Andrew Krueger

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