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Stories from September 9, 2025

Legislature responds to mass shooting; Strike at the University of Minnesota

Legislative leaders and the governor met today to discuss a special legislative session to forge a response to a Minneapolis mass shooting, which could include votes on gun bills. Custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers are now on strike at several University of Minnesota campuses... including Duluth, Crookston, and Morris.
by Emily Reese

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Summer encore: Highs in the 80s ahead this week

Summer encore: Highs in the 80s ahead this week

A late summerlike weather pattern sets up for Minnesota this week. Highs in the 80s return into the upcoming weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Man sues Albert Lea for blocking his cannabis dispensary from opening

Man sues Albert Lea for blocking his cannabis dispensary from opening

Jacob Schlichter gained attention as one of the first people in Minnesota to complete the Office of Cannabis Management’s licensing process to sell recreational cannabis. Then, Albert Lea’s city council denied his business.
by Nicole Ki

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Minnesota Health Commissioner: Walz executive order aims to improve vaccine access

Minnesota Health Commissioner: Walz executive order aims to improve vaccine access

Gov. Walz's executive order instructs Minnesota health care providers to continue to offer vaccines under their own medical judgement. And it instructs the Minnesota Department of Health to work with other state agencies to remove barriers to access.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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Walz vows special session ‘one way or another’ to seek new gun laws after Annunciation shooting

Walz vows special session ‘one way or another’ to seek new gun laws after Annunciation shooting

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders met for the first time Tuesday to discuss a possible special session to forge a policy response to a mass shooting in Minneapolis, with both parties expecting the Legislature to be brought back soon.
by Clay Masters and Dana Ferguson

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Threats to judges, children result in new charges against Hopkins man

A man who went to prison for threatening to kill a federal judge in 2017 and was later charged with threatening a probation officer is now accused of threatening a second judge.
by Matt Sepic

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What changes at WCCO, KARE and elsewhere say about the state of local news

What changes at WCCO, KARE and elsewhere say about the state of local news

Neal Justin, pop culture critic at the Minnesota Star Tribune, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to unpack what the changes at some Twin Cities TV stations could mean for viewers.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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AI in schools: St. Paul teacher says it's 'like bringing a forklift to the gym'

AI in schools: St. Paul teacher says it's 'like bringing a forklift to the gym'

An English teacher at Humboldt High School in St. Paul spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about his hopes and disappointments surrounding the progression of artificial intelligence in classrooms.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Donald Trump in 2020

Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Donald Trump in 2020

A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. District Court Judge Kristen Simmons decided in a Tuesday hearing that the cases won’t go to trial.
by The Associated Press

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A pediatrician explains 'confusing' vaccine guidelines, health equity impacts

A pediatrician explains 'confusing' vaccine guidelines, health equity impacts

While the federal government’s approach to vaccines is quickly changing, states like Minnesota have launched new vaccine policies that are focused on health equity. Pediatrician Dr. Nathan Chomilo explained how pediatricians are responding to state and federal guidance.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Macron appoints Defense Minister Lecornu as France's latest prime minister

Macron appoints Defense Minister Lecornu as France's latest prime minister

French President Macron has appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister, the country’s fourth in about a year. Lecornu, 39, is the youngest defense minister in French history and architect of a €413 billion military buildup through 2030, spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
by The Associated Press

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State expands hyperlocal weather data collection to northwestern Minnesota farmers

State expands hyperlocal weather data collection to northwestern Minnesota farmers

To explain what the Ag Weather Network does for farmers and the rest of Minnesota, state Agriculture Department hydrologist and program manager Stefan Bischof joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Rep. Stephenson shares priorities for House leadership, potential special session

Rep. Stephenson shares priorities for House leadership, potential special session

Rep. Zack Stephenson joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about his new role as House DFL leader as Gov. Tim Walz gathers top lawmakers to talk about a potential special session on gun legislation.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dana Ferguson and Gracie Stockton

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Annunciation resumes preschool classes after mass shooting

Annunciation resumes preschool classes after mass shooting

Nearly 20 children returned to preschool classes at Annunciation Catholic Church and School Monday, less than two weeks after two children were killed and 21 people, mostly children, were injured in a mass shooting.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Morning Announcements for Sept. 9

Morning Announcements for Sept. 9

These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, Sept. 9. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Custodians, food service workers go on strike at University of Minnesota campuses

Custodians, food service workers go on strike at University of Minnesota campuses

The strike that began late Monday by 1,400 members of Teamsters Local 320 of custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers spread to additional campuses early Tuesday — and is set to expand to the U of M Twin Cities campus on Tuesday afternoon.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Ford recalling almost 1.5 million vehicles due to rear view camera issue

Ford recalling almost 1.5 million vehicles due to rear view camera issue

Ford is recalling almost 1.5 million vehicles in the United States because the rear view camera may show a blank or distorted image on the center display screen while the vehicle is in reverse, which can reduce or distort the driver’s view of what’s behind the car and increase the risk of a crash.
by The Associated Press

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Nepal’s prime minister resigns as protests against the government and corruption rage on

Nepal’s prime minister resigns as protests against the government and corruption rage on

Nepal’s prime minister has resigned as protests against a short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent and expanded into broader criticism of his government and accusations of corruption among the Himalayan country’s political elite. 
by The Associated Press

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What research says about parenting, attachment and raising resilient kids

What research says about parenting, attachment and raising resilient kids

MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon and early childhood education reporter Kyra Miles talk with a developmental psychologist about what creates a strong attachment between parent and child — and why it matters.
by Kelly Gordon, Kyra Miles and Cari Dwyer

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Will Apple’s new iPhones cost more? Here’s what to expect from today’s unveiling

Will Apple’s new iPhones cost more? Here’s what to expect from today’s unveiling

Apple on Tuesday will unveil its next line-up of iPhones amid a global trade war that’s added a potential price increase to the usual intrigue surrounding the annual evolution of the company’s marquee product. 
by The Associated Press

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DHS launches immigration crackdowns in Chicago, Boston

DHS launches immigration crackdowns in Chicago, Boston

These announcements by DHS are just the latest escalation of federal action in U.S. cities including Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. — all led by Democrats.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire

Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire

The owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and dozens of other media properties has settled a legal fight with three of his own children over who would control his companies after his death.
by David Folkenflik

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Royce Lewis hits 2 homers as Twins pound error-prone Angels 12-3

Royce Lewis hits 2 homers as Twins pound error-prone Angels 12-3

Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3. James Outman also went deep as the Twins moved to 4-0 against the Angels this season, outscoring them 33-7.
by The Associated Press

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Rep. Zack Stephenson elected new DFL House leader

Democrats in the Minnesota House Monday night voted to make Rep. Zack Stephenson their new leader.
by Phil Picardi

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Unsettled Tuesday, trending warmer the rest of the week

Unsettled Tuesday, trending warmer the rest of the week

The warm air is certainly back. We’ll see highs in the 70s again Tuesday with 80s by Thursday. A disturbance will touch off spotty showers and thunder during the day and into this evening. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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J.J. McCarthy rallies Vikings in 4th quarter of his debut for 27-24 win over Bears

J.J. McCarthy rallies Vikings in 4th quarter of his debut for 27-24 win over Bears

J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears. 
by The Associated Press

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Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of expanded military operation

Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of expanded military operation

The Israeli military has urged a full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of its planned expanded military operation in the city in northern Gaza. The announcement Tuesday morning was the first warning for a full evacuation of the city in the current round of fighting.
by The Associated Press

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New director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office takes the helm

New director of Minnesota’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office takes the helm

Guadalupe Lopez, who is a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, took over the office in July. The MMIR office was established in 2021 and seeks to address the disproportionate number of Indigenous people who go missing or are murdered.
by Emily Reese and Ngoc Bui

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House DFLers pick Stephenson for next leader following Melissa Hortman’s assassination

House DFLers pick Stephenson for next leader following Melissa Hortman’s assassination

Rep. Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids was chosen to become House DFL leader almost three months after former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a political assassination.
by Dana Ferguson

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