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Stories from September 23, 2025

Former state senator sentenced; Annunciation shooting survivor's recovery progress

Former state Senator Nicole Mitchell has been sentenced to 6 months in jail for her felony burglary convictions. And the family of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas says she continues to make steady progress at recovery. The young student was critically injured in a mass shooting that killed two children.
by Kelly Bleyer

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After deadly encampment shooting, Hennepin County weighs supportive housing efforts

After deadly encampment shooting, Hennepin County weighs supportive housing efforts

On Sept. 15, seven people were injured in a shooting at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis that was on private property. Since then, one person has died from their injuries. It’s raising questions about how to best prevent and respond to homeless encampments.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Jury convicts Ryan Routh on all charges in attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Jury convicts Ryan Routh on all charges in attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Jurors convicted Routh on five charges, including last year's attempted assassination of Trump as he golfed at his South Florida course. Routh represented himself in court and faces life in prison.
by Greg Allen

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Lawmaker says banning guns at Minnesota Capitol is a non-starter

Lawmaker says banning guns at Minnesota Capitol is a non-starter

The Advisory Committee on Capitol Security met Monday for the second time since the deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in June — and the first since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Woman found guilty of murdering beloved Minneapolis DJ

Woman found guilty of murdering beloved Minneapolis DJ

Margot Lewis, 33, was convicted on Monday of murdering 35-year-old Liara Tsai in June 2024. Tsai was a former romantic partner of Lewis and court documents described their relationship as “tense” and “painful.”
by Nicole Ki

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Harris book paints Walz as authentic, but she cringed at his VP debate performance

Harris book paints Walz as authentic, but she cringed at his VP debate performance

A new book by former Vice President Kamala Harris offers her view of last year’s presidential race and an inside peek at her dealings with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was her Democratic running mate in the quick-turn campaign.
by Clay Masters

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Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell must serve 6 months in jail for felony burglary

Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell must serve 6 months in jail for felony burglary

Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell has been sentenced to 180 days in jail following her burglary conviction this summer. The Becker County judge authorized her for work release in Ramsey County.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III and Annie Baxter

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U of M to start paying out class action lawsuit over 2023 data breach

U of M to start paying out class action lawsuit over 2023 data breach

The University of Minnesota is required to start paying out a class action lawsuit this week to people impacted by a 2023 data breach, according to the terms of a settlement in U.S. district court.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Darfur cholera cases rising at an ‘alarming’ rate as death toll in Sudan tops 3,000, says WHO

Darfur cholera cases rising at an ‘alarming’ rate as death toll in Sudan tops 3,000, says WHO

The number of reported cholera cases is increasing in Darfur and over 3,000 people in Sudan have died in the past 14 months of civil war, according to the World Health Organization. 
by The Associated Press

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Helping kids and teens make smart choices online

Helping kids and teens make smart choices online

Kids love TikTok, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Instagram and Roblox, but digital spaces aren’t always safe. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about helping kids and teens make smart, safe choices online.  
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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More experts see genocide in Israel’s wartime conduct in Gaza

More experts see genocide in Israel’s wartime conduct in Gaza

A growing number of experts have said Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip amounts to genocide, deepening Israel’s isolation and risking untold damage to the country’s standing even among allies.
by The Associated Press

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Russia and Ukraine fire drones, missiles and bombs as Zelenskyy seeks help at UN

Russia and Ukraine fire drones, missiles and bombs as Zelenskyy seeks help at UN

Russia says it shot down three dozen Ukrainian drones heading toward Moscow. And Ukraine says Russian missiles, drones and bombs killed at least two civilians. The reports Tuesday came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy persevered with efforts to bolster international support for his country at a U.N. gathering of world leaders.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds of people gather for Turning Point USA event at U of M

Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium for “The American Comeback Tour.” Monday’s event was originally scheduled to be hosted by Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder who was killed earlier this month.
by Emily Bright

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Vikings lean into their alternate identity with dominant defense and strong rushing attack

Vikings lean into their alternate identity with dominant defense and strong rushing attack

The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O’Connell have been a pass-oriented team. They've leaned on his knack for quarterback development and play design and invested heavily in premier players at the pass-catching positions. 
by The Associated Press

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Royce Lewis finds a moment to savor from a lost season for the Twins

Royce Lewis finds a moment to savor from a lost season for the Twins

Royce Lewis and the Minnesota Twins have been frustratingly short on celebratory moments this season. Lewis had one to enjoy on Sunday in a victory over surging division rival Cleveland with his pinch-hit, three-run homer in the seventh inning of the team's final home game of 2025.
by The Associated Press

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11 migrants deported by US to Ghana were sent home despite safety concerns, their lawyer says

11 migrants deported by US to Ghana were sent home despite safety concerns, their lawyer says

Eleven West African nationals deported by the U.S. to Ghana have been sent to their home countries despite safety concerns. Their lawyer informed a Ghanaian court on Tuesday. 
by The Associated Press

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Georgia senators demand answers on more than a dozen deaths in immigration detention

Georgia senators demand answers on more than a dozen deaths in immigration detention

Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers after more than a dozen people died in immigration detention, as the department rushes to expand.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Did Amazon trick people into paying for Prime? Federal case goes to trial

Did Amazon trick people into paying for Prime? Federal case goes to trial

The U.S. government says Amazon manipulated people into signing up for Prime memberships that were purposefully hard to cancel. The company says its designs and disclosures follow industry standards.
by Alina Selyukh, Monica Nickelsburg and Joshua McNichols

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Beltrami County storm damage highlights housing need in greater Minnesota

Beltrami County storm damage highlights housing need in greater Minnesota

The June storms that tore through Beltrami County impacted the area in ways that will be felt for generations. One of the positives was shining a light on housing, which is scarce throughout all of Minnesota. Now state and local leaders are renewing dialogues for solutions to the statewide problem.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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‘We went from invisible to visible’: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier navigates changed political landscape

‘We went from invisible to visible’: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier navigates changed political landscape

Since Leonard Peltier’s days of activism in the 1970s with the American Indian Movement, life for Native people has improved dramatically. Those who supported his grant of clemency say that AIM was the spark that lit the flame.
by Allison Herrera

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Trump blames Tylenol for autism. Science doesn’t back him up

Trump blames Tylenol for autism. Science doesn’t back him up

President Trump and his deputies tied autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, presented a cancer drug as a possible treatment, and said the FDA would change labeling to reflect both claims. There is little strong scientific evidence for either.
by Jon Hamilton, Yuki Noguchi and Nell Greenfieldboyce

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