Stories from September 5, 2025

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.
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.
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.
Duluth man charged with starting the Camp House Fire — by leaving a campfire unattended
A 27-year-old Duluth man has been charged with leaving a campfire unattended in May that grew out of control into the Camp House Fire, which destroyed more than 150 structures near Brimson, Minn.
The Minneapolis DFL is asking the state party to reinstate its endorsement of State Senator Omar Fateh for mayor. A state DFL committee rescinded the endorsement in July after an investigation.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 
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.
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.
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. 
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.
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.