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Stories from September 5, 2025

Tribal nations’ flags raised in historic moment at Minnesota State Capitol

Tribal nations’ flags raised in historic moment at Minnesota State Capitol

Flags of the 11 federally recognized tribes in the state were raised for the first time Friday morning at the new Tribal Flag Plaza. Some tribal leaders say the plaza will serve as a reminder that tribes have been here long before the state.
by Chandra Colvin

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Cooler weekend ahead with a chance for light showers

Cooler weekend ahead with a chance for light showers

Expect cooler conditions this weekend with temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees below average. Look for occasional peeks of sunshine but also isolated rain chances on Saturday. A warming trend early next week will bring temperatures back closer to seasonal norms.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Girl in critical condition since Annunciation shooting has bullet in brain

Doctors say 12-year-old Sophia Forchas remains in critical condition 10 days after being shot in the head during a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. A St. Paul man faces state and federal charges in connection with a crash during a police pursuit in Minneapolis Thursday that left two women dead and a child injured.
by Elena See

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St. Paul Classic Bike Tour marks 30 years

St. Paul Classic Bike Tour marks 30 years

Bicyclists ride a 29-mile loop through five regional parks along the Mississippi River and around Lakes Phalen and Como.
by Emily Reese and Ngoc Bui

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Girl in critical condition since Annunciation shooting has bullet in brain

Girl in critical condition since Annunciation shooting has bullet in brain

Dr. Walt Galicich, chief of neurosurgery at Hennepin Healthcare, says Sophia Forchas is in a medically induced coma and that a bullet remains lodged in her brain. He said her future remains uncertain, but there are also positive signs.
by MPR News Staff

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'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay

'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay

People with generalized anxiety disorder improved significantly after they got a single dose of LSD powerful enough to induce a psychedelic trip.
by Jon Hamilton

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'Programs are being canceled:' Voyageurs National Park is down a quarter of its staff after Federal cuts

'Programs are being canceled:' Voyageurs National Park is down a quarter of its staff after Federal cuts

The Trump administration’s federal cuts are trickling down to Minnesota. Voyageurs National Park is suffering from a staffing crisis as current employees stretch to try and fill in the gaps.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Gracie Stockton

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MN Shortlist, Sept. 5-11: Butterflies, zombies, cowboys

MN Shortlist, Sept. 5-11: Butterflies, zombies, cowboys

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. This week’s offerings include music by Rachael Kilgour, the Minneapolis Monarch Festival and more.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Alex V. Cipolle

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U.S. stocks fall as Wall Street questions whether the U.S. job market has slowed by enough or too much

U.S. stocks fall as Wall Street questions whether the U.S. job market has slowed by enough or too much

U.S. stocks are falling as Wall Street questions whether the U.S. job market has slowed by just enough to convince the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon to help the economy, or by so much that a recession may be on the way.
by The Associated Press

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 5

Morning Announcements for Sept. 5

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Sept. 5. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Caitlin Clark to miss the rest of the Fever’s season because of a right groin injury

Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever’s season because of a right groin injury. Said Clark in a statement: “I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season,” Clark said in a statement.
by The Associated Press

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Man charged in crash during Minneapolis police pursuit that killed two, injured child

Man charged in crash during Minneapolis police pursuit that killed two, injured child

A St. Paul man faces state and federal charges in connection with a crash during a police pursuit in Minneapolis on Thursday morning that left two women dead and a child injured.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Matt Sepic

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Lynx quartet: Moore and Fowles joining former Lynx teammates Whalen, Augustus in the Hall of Fame

Lynx quartet: Moore and Fowles joining former Lynx teammates Whalen, Augustus in the Hall of Fame

Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles helped lead Minnesota to WNBA greatness as part of the Lynx dynasty that won four titles in seven years. Now the two will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend when they are enshrined as part of the 2025 class, along with Sue Bird. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump’s D.C. takeover has led to more arrests. NPR looks at cases of those swept up

Trump’s D.C. takeover has led to more arrests. NPR looks at cases of those swept up

NPR combed through court records and other data related to Trump's takeover of D.C. police to get a better understanding of who has been swept up in the federal surge and what charges they are facing.
by Ryan Lucas

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Investigation continues into Minneapolis crash that left 2 women dead, 1 child injured

An investigation continues into a Minneapolis crash Thursday that left two women dead and a child injured. The women and a child were in a vehicle that was hit by another car being pursued by Minneapolis police along Highway 55 west of downtown.
by Phil Picardi

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Chilly and windy Friday, brighter this weekend

Chilly and windy Friday, brighter this weekend

Cool air is reinforced behind Thursday night’s clipper system. It also comes with wind. We should see more sun this weekend, but temperatures remain below normal until next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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From worst home loss to 13-game win streak: The Aces are WNBA title contenders

From worst home loss to 13-game win streak: The Aces are WNBA title contenders

The Las Vegas Aces extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 13 games with a 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. This win highlights their strong postseason intentions, challenging the top-seeded Lynx. 
by The Associated Press

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What ICE agents can and cannot legally do during arrests

What ICE agents can and cannot legally do during arrests

Tactics by immigration agents attempting to arrest undocumented immigrants have shocked the public and led to protests. But what is, and isn’t, allowed by law when it comes to ICE arrests?
by Jaclyn Diaz

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PBS cuts 15% of jobs in wake of federal funding cut

PBS cuts 15% of jobs in wake of federal funding cut

After Congress clawed back public media funding, PBS says it's cutting 15 percent of its staff, or more than 100 jobs.
by David Folkenflik

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Several freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

Several freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

As summer gives way to fall, there is still a lot of road construction underway across Minnesota. Drivers in the Twin Cities will have to navigate several major freeway closures this weekend.
by Andrew Krueger

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Crop art travels from the State Fair to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Crop art travels from the State Fair to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Minneapolis Institute of Art will showcase award-winning and notable crop art from this year’s State Fair in the exhibition “Cream of the Crop: A Minnesota Folk Art Showcase,” Sept. 6-28, highlighting the artistry, wit and cultural resonance of the seed-based works.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Mother of child shot at Annunciation calls for ‘immediate ban’ on semi-automatic rifles

Mother of child shot at Annunciation calls for ‘immediate ban’ on semi-automatic rifles

Malia Kimbrell, the mother of 9-year-old Vivian St. Clair, spoke Thursday for the first time since her daughter was shot multiple times in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis last week.
by Regina Medina

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