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Stories from September 8, 2025

State Auditor Julie Blaha won’t seek a third term, says she’s keeping options open

State Auditor Julie Blaha won’t seek a third term, says she’s keeping options open

State auditor Julie Blaha, a Democrat, has held the office since 2019. The role checks in on local government spending and verifies federal money managed by the state. She will serve through Jan. 4, 2027.
by Emily Bright and Matthew Alvarez

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Vaccine access, drinking water access in Minnesota

The administration of Gov. Tim Walz will take steps to maintain access to vaccines, including for COVID-19, as moves by federal regulatory officials raise doubt over availability. And a Ramsey County Court judge has ordered two state agencies to review the effectiveness of rules in place protect Minnesota’s drinking water.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota Star Tribune to close Minneapolis printing facility

Minnesota Star Tribune to close Minneapolis printing facility

The Minnesota Star Tribune announced Monday that it will close its printing facility in Minneapolis later this year and outsource that work to a facility in Iowa. About 125 workers will lose their jobs.
by Andrew Krueger

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Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up U.S. citizens

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up U.S. citizens

The Supreme Court is clearing the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations in Los Angeles, another victory for President Donald Trump at the high court.
by The Associated Press

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France's government collapses after the prime minister loses a confidence vote

France's government collapses after the prime minister loses a confidence vote

Legislators toppled France's government in a confidence vote, a new crisis for Europe's second-largest economy. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him.
by The Associated Press

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20 years of the national suicide crisis hotline: Minnesota 988 meets you 'wherever you're at'

20 years of the national suicide crisis hotline: Minnesota 988 meets you 'wherever you're at'

In 2024, preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that 988 Minnesota Lifeline Centers answered 90,080 contacts, a 75 percent increase from 2023.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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After 6 years, Hollow Knight Silksong is here at last — and it was worth the wait

After 6 years, Hollow Knight Silksong is here at last — and it was worth the wait

Hollow Knight was a Kickstarter-backed project that obliterated expectations. Now, after years of rumors, memes and anticipation, the three-person indie developer Team Cherry has delivered the sequel.
by Keller Gordon

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Severe weather threat for Monday is low but notable

Severe weather threat for Monday is low but notable

After a stretch of quiet weather, a marginal risk for severe storms returns Monday as a warm and humid air mass moves into the region. While the overall threat remains low, conditions could support isolated strong to severe storms, particularly during the late afternoon and evening hours.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nominees

Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nominees

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he’s ready to change the chamber’s rules to allow quick confirmations of dozens of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees, moving this week to speed up votes after months of Democratic delays.
by The Associated Press

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France’s prime minister pleads for lawmakers’ support to reduce France’s debts ahead of key vote

France’s prime minister pleads for lawmakers’ support to reduce France’s debts ahead of key vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is making a last-ditch effort to save his job, urging lawmakers expected to topple him in a confidence vote later Monday to back his plans to curb France’s debts that he said are “submerging us.”
by The Associated Press

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Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen

Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen. The Republican administration filed its appeal Monday. 
by The Associated Press

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Ukraine shows diplomats damage after Russia’s largest aerial attack since invasion

Ukraine shows diplomats damage after Russia’s largest aerial attack since invasion

Ukrainian officials have led 60 foreign diplomats on a tour of damaged government offices in Kyiv. This follows Russia’s largest aerial attack on Ukraine since its full-scale invasion began over three years ago. 
by The Associated Press

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How colleges are preparing students for AI in the workplace

How colleges are preparing students for AI in the workplace

Employers want graduates fluent in artificial intelligence. How are colleges keeping up? MPR News guest host Chris Farrell explores how higher education is preparing students for AI in the workplace.  
by Chris Farrell and Nikhil Kumaran

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Pentagon told trans troops to get diagnosed. It’s using the paper trail to kick them out

Pentagon told trans troops to get diagnosed. It’s using the paper trail to kick them out

During President Trump’s first term, transgender troops were told they needed to be diagnosed with gender dysphoria to keep their jobs. Now, the military is using that to put them on administrative leave.
by Lauren Hodges

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Ober, Buxton, Clemens leads Twins to 5-1 win, drop Royals 2 back for last AL wild card

Ober, Buxton, Clemens leads Twins to 5-1 win, drop Royals 2 back for last AL wild card

Byron Buxton and Kody Clemens homered and the Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 5-1 to drop the Royals two games back for the last AL wild card. Buxton led off the game against Michael Lorenzen (with his 30th homer, extending his career high).
by The Associated Press

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Family and friends remember 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel at funeral

Family and friends remembered Fletcher Merkel, one of the victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, at a funeral Sunday. He was described as super active, playing soccer, football, basketball and even sports he invented. The pastor at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church said he was “all gas pedal, no brakes.”
by Phil Picardi

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Spotty thunder, warmer air return

Spotty thunder, warmer air return

After a cool stretch of days, warmer air is back for Monday and the rest of the week. We’ll see some spotty thunder chances into Tuesday as moisture also increases. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Palestinian gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop, killing 6, Israeli officials say

Palestinian gunmen open fire at Jerusalem bus stop, killing 6, Israeli officials say

Palestinian attackers have opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem during the morning rush hour, killing six people and wounding 12. An Israeli soldier and civilians shot and killed the two attackers, and police later arrested a third person.
by The Associated Press

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Ribbons for Annunciation Church bind up a wider community in mourning

Ribbons for Annunciation Church bind up a wider community in mourning

For blocks stretching out from Annunciation Catholic Church and School, trees and light posts are hugged by blue and green ribbons. Just days after the shooting, volunteers took action to literally wrap support around the grieving community.
by Cari Spencer

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Council authorizes legal action against property owner over Minneapolis encampment

Council authorizes legal action against property owner over Minneapolis encampment

On Monday, the Minneapolis City Council voted 6-4 to authorize legal action against Hamoudi Sabri. They took up the vote after Mayor Jacob Frey called a special session for the council to discuss the potential lawsuit. 
by Cari Spencer

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‘More than a game’: Native lacrosse stages a comeback in NE Minnesota and beyond

‘More than a game’: Native lacrosse stages a comeback in NE Minnesota and beyond

Tribal members in Minnesota and Wisconsin are working to revive the game of Baaga’adowewin, the Ojibwe version of lacrosse that once was a vital community-building tradition around the Great Lakes — but then virtually disappeared during the boarding school era. 
by Dan Kraker

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