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Stories from August 20, 2025

New Minnesota governor candidate; new Target CEO

Republican state representative Kristin Robbins announced today that she is running for Minnesota governor. And for the first time in more than a decade, there will soon be a change in leadership atop Minnesota retail giant Target.
by Emily Reese

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After rideshare getaway, men arrested, charged in gas station robbery spree

After rideshare getaway, men arrested, charged in gas station robbery spree

Three men were charged Wednesday in connection with a spate of armed gas station robberies early Sunday as authorities also announced the arrest of one of the suspects, who fled in a rideshare vehicle and eluded capture for three days.
by Matt Sepic

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What happens to cases of Minnesota immigrants after they are deported?

What happens to cases of Minnesota immigrants after they are deported?

President Trump’s deportation policy is impacting Minnesota’s Southeast Asian community, with five Hmong Minnesotans facing removal to Laos. Lawyer and professor Ana Pottratz Acosta joined MPR News to discuss the legal and human implications of the detentions.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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All-women crew paddles 1,380 miles to Hudson Bay to promote conservation, inclusion

All-women crew paddles 1,380 miles to Hudson Bay to promote conservation, inclusion

The group, who call themselves the “Hudson Bay Girls,” believes they are the first publicly documented all-women crew to complete the historic route from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay in Canada.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minneapolis planners unveil design for pedestrian-only plaza at George Floyd Square

Minneapolis planners unveil design for pedestrian-only plaza at George Floyd Square

Minneapolis officials unveiled concept plans Tuesday for a possible pedestrian-only area in George Floyd Square — the latest step in a controversial effort to rebuild the intersection.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Fair weather ahead: Expect warmth, sun opening day at Minnesota State Fair

Fair weather ahead: Expect warmth, sun opening day at Minnesota State Fair

Get ready for a fantastic opening day at the Minnesota State Fair! With warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine on the way, Thursday’s shaping up to be the perfect day to enjoy all the fun, food and festivities. Here’s what the weather will look like hour by hour.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Trump's return to 'law and order' highlights a sore spot for Democrats: Crime policy

Trump's return to 'law and order' highlights a sore spot for Democrats: Crime policy

Democrats have struggled to counter GOP efforts to frame itself as the party of "law and order." Some see it as a problem of messaging, while others think past and current policies may be to blame.
by Elena Moore

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Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

A dozen newspapers in Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again after buyers stepped in to keep the communities from becoming news deserts where little or no local media remains.
by The Associated Press

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Digital detoxing: Finding balance in a world that never logs off

Digital detoxing: Finding balance in a world that never logs off

Are you glued to your phone or laptop? Maybe you need a digital detox. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how to take a break from our screens and create strategies to unplug.    
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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ICE reportedly eyeing western Minnesota for new detention center

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly eyeing a property in western Minnesota for a new detention center. The now-shuttered Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton is named in an ICE document obtained by the Washington Post, which outlines a plan to expand immigration detention beds nationwide.
by Gracie Stockton

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Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins announces run for Minnesota governor

Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins announces run for Minnesota governor

Republican state Rep. Kristin Robbins of Maple Grove announced Wednesday that she is running for Minnesota governor. In her campaign announcement, Robbins focused on fraud and fiscal issues — criticizing incumbent Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s handling of both.
by MPR News Staff

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Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu have double-doubles, Liberty snap streak of losses to Lynx 85-75

Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu have double-doubles, Liberty snap streak of losses to Lynx 85-75

Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and 11 assists, and the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 85-75 after losing the first three meetings between the teams this season.
by The Associated Press

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Target’s COO will lead the struggling retailer when CEO Brian Cornell steps down in February

Target’s COO will lead the struggling retailer when CEO Brian Cornell steps down in February

Target CEO Brian Cornell plans to step down Feb. 1. He helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. pediatricians’ new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

U.S. pediatricians’ new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations. The group’s new COVID-19 recommendations were released Tuesday. 
by The Associated Press

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From horse races to rock concerts: The unique history of the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand

From horse races to rock concerts: The unique history of the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand

For more than a century, the Grandstand has held decades of laughs, speeches and sparks of cultural change. But how did this towering piece of history become such a fixture of Minnesota summers? The answer lies in its long and often surprising history.
by Jaylan Sims

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